With summer on its way, it’s time to start preparing to be bushfire ready: clear firebreaks, maintain an Asset Protection Zone, remove flammable material, prepare an emergency kit and have a bushfire plan. Include pets in your plan, ensure there’s an independent water supply if staying and defending and don’t rely on scheme water. Stay informed via Emergency WA through the app or website, DFES and the City of Cockburn.
September is Biodiversity Month and we’ve curated a selection of engaging books for all ages that explore the effects of bushfires on our environment and native wildlife.
Whether you’re looking to understand the link between climate change and bushfires or want to help children grasp these topics with sensitivity, these reads offer valuable insights for the whole family.
Aaron’s Promise, written by volunteer firefighter and Juvenile and Family Fire Awareness (JAFFA) Support Officer Chris Cairns, is a powerful children’s book that tackles a serious topic with sensitivity and care. The story follows a young boy named Aaron whose innocent curiosity about fire leads to devastating consequences after he finds a lighter in the park. Aimed at children aged 4–8.
Heatwave by Cameron Stelzer is a fast-paced and engaging middle-grade adventure that combines action, suspense and important themes about climate and courage. Aimed at ages 8–12.
Australia’s Megafires: Biodiversity Impacts and Lessons from 2019–2020 is set against the backdrop of the catastrophic Black Summer wildfires. This compelling book provides a rigorous and all-encompassing examination of the environmental devastation across more than 10 million hectares in southern and eastern Australia. For adults.
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