Nillumbik Bushfire and Community Safety Expo 2026

The CFA stall will feature a fire truck and give residents the opportunity to speak directly with volunteers and firefighters, learn how to prepare their property and household for the fire season and better understand how to stay safe before, during and after a bushfire.

Country Fire Authority (CFA) supports community safety and resilience by providing expert bushfire preparedness information, emergency planning advice and practical guidance on reducing bushfire risk around the home. 

The SES stall gives residents the opportunity to learn how to prepare themselves, their families and their properties for emergencies, while gaining a better understanding of the hazards that can affect Nillumbik and the steps they can take to strengthen their resilience.

Children can take part in a range of interactive activities, including a water safety challenge where they can practise throwing a rescue line to a target and learn about the dangers of entering floodwaters (on land, not near any water source). Young people can also participate in a mock land search activity, discovering how SES volunteers search for missing persons by looking for clues and evidence in a designated search area. These hands-on activities provide a fun and engaging way to learn important emergency safety messages.

There will also be a small SES kids’ vehicle with flashing lights that kids can sit in.

Nillumbik SES supports community safety and resilience by providing practical advice on preparing for a wide range of emergencies, including storms, floods, earthquakes and severe weather events. 

The FRV stall will feature a fire truck and give residents the opportunity to speak directly with firefighters, learn about preventing and responding to fire emergencies and better prepare themselves, their families and their properties for emergencies before they occur.

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) supports community safety and resilience by providing practical fire safety information, emergency preparedness advice and guidance on reducing risks in and around the home. 

Victoria Police will be showcasing a Highway Patrol vehicle and providing practical advice on road safety, with a particular focus on the safe use of eBikes and eScooters.

Community members will have the opportunity to speak with police officers about current road rules, responsible riding practices and other community safety issues, as well as attend a presentation on eBike and eScooter safety to help keep themselves and others safe.

Community members will have the opportunity to speak with paramedics about a range of health and safety topics, including heat health and learn simple steps to prepare for extreme weather and other emergencies.

Ambulance Victoria will also be delivering a presentation on heat health, helping residents understand the risks of extreme heat and how to protect themselves, their families and vulnerable members of the community.

The Red Cross stall will provide practical emergency preparedness information and resources, helping residents understand local risks, create emergency plans and build resilience before disasters occur.

Children can also enjoy ‘Prepare with Ted’, an engaging and session featuring Ted, the Red Cross mascot, which introduces emergency preparedness concepts in a fun and age-appropriate way while building confidence and safety awareness.

CALDERN (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Emergency Responder Network) supports community safety and resilience by promoting cultural inclusion, diversity and community engagement across emergency services.

The CALDERN stall will provide information on the important role culturally and linguistically diverse volunteers and staff play in emergency management, while highlighting pathways into volunteering and careers in emergency services. Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn about initiatives that support workforce wellbeing, mental health and stronger connections between emergency services and diverse communities.

AusNet supports community safety and resilience by helping residents prepare for power outages and understand the role energy networks play during emergencies.

AusNet will provide an emergency response vehicle and provide practical information on power outage preparedness, helping community members plan for disruptions that often occur during bushfires and severe weather events.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn about network technologies and initiatives designed to reduce bushfire risk and improve the reliability and safety of the electricity network.

The Bureau of Meteorology supports community safety and resilience by helping residents understand local weather and climate risks and how these can affect their community.

The BoM stall will provide information and resources from the Know Your Weather. Know Your Risk. campaign, with Bureau staff available to explain forecasts and warnings, discuss severe weather risks, and help residents use trusted weather information to make informed decisions before and during emergencies.

Plenty Valley FM supports community safety and resilience by sharing trusted local emergency information.

At the Expo, Plenty Valley FM will broadcast interviews with emergency agencies, while also highlighting the important role community radio plays in keeping people informed before, during and after emergencies.