Council to host Flowerdale and Yea LEAP community lunches

Published on 23 August 2024

Murrindindi Shire Council is hosting community lunches in Flowerdale on Saturday 7 September, and in Yea on Saturday 21 September, as the next step in developing each community’s Local Emergency Action Plan (LEAP).

A Local Emergency Action Plan (LEAP) involves working with communities to understand their local risks and the potential impacts and identifying community skills and resources to help prepare and recover from emergency events.

Previously, Council held meetings to collect initial feedback and ideas on local risks, potential impacts and local emergency priorities. This second round of community meetings is an opportunity for all residents, including those who did not attend the first meeting, to assist in prioritising which actions and resources will be part of their communities’ LEAP. We encourage new and long-time residents of Flowerdale and Yea to attend these lunches and build connections with the community.

The Flowerdale community lunch will be held at Spring Valley Recreation Reserve on Saturday 7 September from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.

RSVP for Flowerdale

The Yea community lunch will be held at Yea Community House on Saturday 21 September from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.

RSVP for Yea

Visit the event pages to RSVP, including dietary requirements, or contact our LEAPing into Resilience Project Officer on (03) 5772 0333.

The LEAPing into Resilience Project is supported with funding from the Australian Government, and is a joint project between Murrindindi, Strathbogie and Mansfield Shire councils.

Council’s Sustainability, Assets and Emergency Management Portfolio Councillor Karine Haslam said “Council has an important role in building community resilience and in supporting communities with relief and recovery during and after emergencies. We know every community has its own priorities when it comes to what is important for emergency recovery.”

“I understand the long-lasting impact emergencies can have on a community and believe events like these can make a real difference. If you live in Flowerdale or Yea, I encourage you to come along, your input is crucial in shaping our community’s emergency preparedness and resilience.”

“In an emergency, the latest information and advice can be found on the VicEmergency website and app, which provides a centralised location for Victorians to access timely emergency information and warnings.”