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Meet the Modern Australian Volunteer Firefighter
Numbers of Australian volunteer firefighters are declining, right when the country’s bushfire risk is rising.
March 04, 2025

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More Volunteer Firefighters Needed for the Bushfire Season Ahead
Australia’s volunteer firefighter numbers are in decline, which is intensifying demands on rural fire services. Here’s what that means this fire season.
March 04, 2025

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Introducing Jim Smith & Mark Dobson: Meet Our Bushfire Experts
Ordinary Courage's Jim Smith and Mark Dobson have teamed up with Youi to better physically and mentally prepare Australians for bushfire season.
March 04, 2025

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How to Protect Your Pets and Livestock from Bushfire
Pets and livestock need to be part of your bushfire survival plan. Here is how to create a plan to keep animals and humans safe.
March 04, 2025

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How to Know if You Live in a Bushfire-Prone Area
Australia’s bushfire prone areas are widening, due to increasingly hot and dry conditions. Find out if your home is impacted and what steps to take if it is.
March 04, 2025

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How Climate Change is Affecting our Bushfire Seasons
Climate change is causing hotter, drier conditions in Australia, and increasing the risk of bushfire frequency, intensity and unpredictability.
March 04, 2025

Articles and Guides.
Storm, Fire, Flood: What Does Building Insurance Cover?
Living in Australia means living with the reality that natural disasters and extreme weather events including storms, fires and floods can – and are increasingly likely to – happen.
March 04, 2025

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Bushfire Support: Your State-by-State Resource List
Prepare for bushfire season with our guide to bushfire support, including emergency contacts and essential resources for every Australian state and territory.
March 04, 2025

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Can I Have a Fire in My Backyard?
Even if you’re allowed to light an outdoor fire in the backyard at your home during cooler months, regulations can change quickly during bushfire season.
March 04, 2025

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Community Resilience: How Connection Helped a Town Survive Catastrophe
How community resilience can help bushfire recovery in Australian towns like Pomonal. Learn how to build strength and preparedness for future emergencies.
March 04, 2025

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What Do We Know About the Coming Australian Bushfire Season?
Learn about the upcoming bushfire season, climate change impacts, risks in Australia and how to prepare your property during this high fire risk period.
March 04, 2025

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Bushfire Alerts and Apps: The Technology to Help Keep You Safe
Your guide to the useful Australian bushfire apps and official emergency alerts you can access to help you prepare your home and family for bushfires.
March 04, 2025

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Bushfire Planning: Your Emergency Stockpile Shopping List
Prepare for bushfire season with our emergency stockpile shopping list. Plan for your family’s safety with evacuation essentials if you have to leave.
March 04, 2025

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Bushfire Trauma: Tips for Coping with Bushfire Anxiety
Bushfire anxiety is a common experience for many Australians after the Black Summer fires. Discover effective strategies to cope, and how to find support.
March 04, 2025

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The Power of Bushfire Preparation: Stories from Real Life
Discover bushfire preparation tips to protect your home and family. Learn from experts and see real-life examples of why preparedness is important.
March 04, 2025

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What to do if You’re Stuck at Home During a Bushfire
How to increase your chances of survival if you’re caught in a bushfire: An essential guide to bushfire preparation and what to do during and after the fire.
March 04, 2025

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How to Prepare Your Mind for a Bushfire
Being bushfire ready means knowing how to prepare for a bushfire psychologically. Here’s what to expect, plus tips on how to prepare children and face stress.
March 04, 2025

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How to Protect Your Lung Health from Bushfire Smoke
Bushfire smoke can trigger mild symptoms and worsen existing lung conditions. Learn practical tips for protecting your lung health this bushfire season.
March 04, 2025