Emergency Management Agency and Recovery Agency Information
26 April, 2026
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Alpine Health: #BeKindToYourMind Mental Wellbeing Week 2026
16 – 22 May 2026
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Mental Health Awareness:
The Alpine Resilience Partnership along with Alpine Shire Council and Into Our Hands Community Foundation (Grow Myrtleford+ Subfund), Emergency Services Foundation are proud to present ‘Beyond The Beaconsfield Mine’ with guest Speaker Todd Russell.
Two weeks underground. What happens after?
In 2006, Todd Russell was trapped nearly a kilometre below ground after the Beaconsfield mine collapse. Most people know how the story ends; this is also about everything that came after.
When: June 23
Where: Memorial Hall, Myrtleford
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CFA: Home Fire Safety
On average, there are 3,000 house fires in Victoria each year. Most could be prevented by taking simple precautions.
Top home fire safety tips
Book a licensed gas-fitter to check your gas heater
Check chimneys, flues and fire boxes for cracks, rust and debris
Check electric blankets for kinks in the wiring
Clean the lint filter in your dryer (and continue to do this after every use)
Check appliances for visibly frayed or damaged wiring
Complete the Home Fire Safety Checklist to see if you’ve done everything you can to protect you and your family.
Prepare a home fire escape plan and practice escaping quickly and safely.
VicPol: Victoria Police Wangaratta PSA Neighbourhood Policing Forum
The Victoria Police Neighbourhood Policing Forum welcomes local services and community members to talk with police about what issues are important in your community.
Online event details Date: Thursday 30th April 2026 Time: 6pm – 8pm
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ACRC: Be Prepared and Be Safe
