Mark Dobson
Active firefighter and Founder of Ordinary Courage
An active firefighter with more than 20 years of experience, Mark Dobson is the founder of Ordinary Courage, a workplace mental health consultancy.
Mark is a Churchill Fellow, a volunteer team manager for Disaster Relief Australia and a recipient of the Australian Fire Service Medal (2020) for his pioneering work supporting first responders’ mental health. Youi is proud to partner with Mark in the creation of this bushfire preparedness content.
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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.
November 28, 2024
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How to Prepare for a Bushfire: 3 Jobs to Do This Weekend
Bushfire season is fast approaching, which means now is the time to prepare your property, no matter where you live.
November 06, 2024
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What Do We Know About the Coming Australian Bushfire Season?
Fire experts and meteorologists are warning that Australia could be in for a challenging bushfire season, with above average temperatures contributing to an increased risk of fire in parts of the country.
October 31, 2024
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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.
September 27, 2024
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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.
September 27, 2024
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The Power of Bushfire Preparation: Stories from Real Life
If there’s one thing active firefighter Mark Dobson knows after years of fighting some of Australia’s worst bushfires, it’s the value of preparedness before and during bushfire season.
September 27, 2024
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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.
September 27, 2024
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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.
September 25, 2024
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How to Know if You Live in a Bushfire-Prone Area
Waking up to the sound of kookaburras, breathing in fresh, clean air and being surrounded by nature – it’s easy to see why around seven million Australians choose to make their homes in rural or semi-rural areas.
September 20, 2024
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Bushfire Preparation Jobs to Do This Weekend, This Month and This Year
Get ready for fire season with essential bushfire preparation tips. Learn what tasks to do this weekend, this month and this year to help you stay safe.
September 06, 2024
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Bushfire Decision Time: Know When to Go
Australia faces intense bushfires, making leaving early your best bushfire safety plan. Here’s how to prepare your home and occupants to leave early.
September 06, 2024
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How to Make a Bushfire Survival Plan
Create a comprehensive bushfire survival plan with our helpful guide. Learn essential steps, what to include and how to stay safe during Australia's fire season.
September 06, 2024