When emergencies happen, it can be difficult to know which agency is responsible for what, where to find reliable information, and what support may be available to you before, during, and after an emergency.
Join us for this free community information session featuring representatives from a range of emergency services, government agencies, and community organisations. Through a facilitated panel discussion, you'll hear directly from the people involved in emergency response, relief, and recovery across our region. Lunch is provided.
The panel will explore:
- Who does what during an emergency
- How agencies work together to keep communities safe
- What the community can realistically expect from emergency services
- How emergency warnings and information are communicated
- What support may be available after an emergency
- Practical steps you can take to prepare yourself, your family and your property
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and connect with agency representatives.
This event forms part of the Mount Alexander Shire Bushfire Recovery Team's ongoing community preparedness and resilience program following recent bushfires and extreme weather events.
Who should attend?
This event is open to all residents, property owners, community groups, and local businesses who want to better understand emergency management and improve their preparedness for future emergencies.
Participating organisations may include:
- CFA
- VICSES
- Victoria Police
- Emergency Recovery Victoria
- DEECA
- Ambulance Victoria
- Department of Health
- Red Cross
- Mount Alexander Shire Council
- Telstra
- NBN
- Coliban Water
- Department of Education
- Powercor
- Crimestoppers
- Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
- Community Resilience Networks
- Castlemaine Community House
Additional organisations may be confirmed closer to the event
What you'll take away
By attending, you'll gain:
- A clearer understanding of emergency service roles and responsibilities
- Knowledge of where to find trusted information during emergencies
- Insight into how emergency decisions are made and prioritised
- Awareness of available relief and recovery support
- Greater confidence to prepare for future emergency events
Registration is free, but bookings are essential.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible. This event is free to attend and has been designed to provide clear, practical information in a welcoming, inclusive and trauma-informed environment.
For residents who are unable to attend in person, an online participation option will also be available, helping ensure this important information is accessible to people across the shire.
Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.