Singed Sisterhood - six years on

In March 2009, just after the Victorian fires were extinguished an email (originally from an article from The Canberra Times) entitled Tips from a bushfire survivor, was circulated. The email was written by Liz Tilley who lost her home in the Canberra bushfire of January 2003. She writes:

A great relief effort is one that is based on the experiences of previous disaster situations, and yet, after the Canberra bushfires, we were so often ‘re-inventing the wheel’. I just can’t bear to see those victims in Victoria not benefit from what we learned in Canberra.
Canberra's bushfire victim's tips for a great relief
The Canberra Times Wed 11th February 2009

Liz and Karen Downing (also a Canberra Bushfire survivor and member of the Singed Sisterhood) have very kindly agreed to visit the Yarra Ranges in September and share their experience with our community.

Two events will be held:

When: Friday 4th September 7pm
Where: De Bortoli Winery, Pinnacle Lane, Dixons Creek
Cost: Free event
Drinks and Nibbles provided
Bookings essential phone 1300368333 or email

When: Saturday 5th September 1pm
Where: Healesville R.S.L 275 - 279 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Cost: Free event
A light lunch will be supplied
Bookings essential phone 1300368333 or email

Maryanne