It’s that time of year when Queensland’s deadly bushfire season rears its head again. This year, Council has partnered with Redlands City Council and the Queensland Fire Emergency Service (QFES) to run a series of bushfire information sessions over the bushfire season.

These programs are run by the QFES and will equip residents with the information they need to protect their homes whilst also maintaining the environmental habitats that they live in.

Chandler is one of the few Council wards across the city that has a large amount of residential houses surrounded by unique bushland. I’d like to encourage residents to attend these events to make sure they know how to protect their family, friends and property ahead of the bushfire season.

These sessions will be especially helpful for residents who may have questions regarding vegetation clearing or may share boundaries with bushland. Properties that are well prepared are far more likely to survive a bushfire.

There are two types of sessions: information evenings and community hubs.

During information nights, QFES will be leading the presentations equipping residents with what they can do to protect their properties.

Community hubs allow for residents to have one on one discussion with Council officers and QFES representatives and are a great opportunity for questions to be asked.

Eastern Suburbs Bushfire Community Engagement Dates

Tuesday 19th October 2021 Information Evening - Wynnum Manly Leagues Club - Sunset Room (6:00pm-8:30pm)

Tuesday 26th October 2021 Information Evening - Sleeman Centre - Arena Viewing Room (6:00pm-8:30pm)

Sunday 7th November 2021 Community Hub - Bayside Parklands @ Fairy Wen Track (10:00am-12:30pm)

Saturday 13th November 2021 Community Hub - Wynnum Pony Club (3:00pm-6:00pm)

Sunday 21st November 2021 Community Hub - Capalaba Produce Store (11:00am-2:00pm)

Tuesday 23rd November 2021 Information Evening - Tingalpa Hotel (6:00pm-8:30pm)

Wednesday 8th December 2021 Information Evening - Wynnum Library (6:00pm-8:30pm)

If you can’t make any of these dates, more information is available here on Council’s website about bushfires, preparing your property and what Council is doing to proactively manage bushfires.