Communities at Work’s involvement in the 2003 ACT Bushfire
Communities at Work played a key role during and after the fires, and the Galilee School site in Kambah was heavily impacted, with all but a few buildings completely destroyed. If you've been around for a while, you may remember some of these activities.. For instance, did you know we:
- Opened the Tuggeranong Community Centre to provide support for those fighting and escaping the fires.
- Delivered counselling to those affected by the fires.
- Led or participated in community and government networks to help manage the recovery and rehabilitation process.
- Worked on the ACT Bushfire Recovery Taskforce, which developed the concept of the National Arboretum.
- Ran a “Celebration of Families” in Weston Creek with other community groups, enjoyed by over 3,500 people.
- Relaunched the Weston Creek festival, which had ceased running 10 years earlier.
- Organised a giant mural on the wall of the Weston Creek Community Centre at Cooleman Court.
- Helped Mt Taylor Estate residents carve their story into a 150-year-old gumtree as a time capsule.
- Organised a Community Safety Field Day for families to show emergency preparedness and recovery demos.
- Opened the ACT Bushfire Memorial at Stromlo Forest Park.