BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Resilient Blue Mountains - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Resilient Blue Mountains REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230610T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230610T163000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20230531T021827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T231233Z UID:10000018-1686402000-1686414600@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Household Bushfire Resilience DESCRIPTION:Toolo Bushfire Resistence Sessions \nToolo Blue Mountains are holding two small group afternoon sessions that will be a short primer on all the household bushfire resilience aspects essential to know when we live in the most bushfire prone area of Australia. The presenters are a local landscape architect and local architect who specialize in bushfire design. It will be running on June 10 Saturday or June 11 Sunday (participants will book in for either day) and the sessions will run from 1-4:30pm. Register for free at Humanitix and for more information toolo.workshops@gmail.com URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/household-bushfire-resilience/2023-06-10/ LOCATION:NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Toolo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230611T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230611T163000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20230531T021827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T231233Z UID:10000019-1686488400-1686501000@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Household Bushfire Resilience DESCRIPTION:Toolo Bushfire Resistence Sessions \nToolo Blue Mountains are holding two small group afternoon sessions that will be a short primer on all the household bushfire resilience aspects essential to know when we live in the most bushfire prone area of Australia. The presenters are a local landscape architect and local architect who specialize in bushfire design. It will be running on June 10 Saturday or June 11 Sunday (participants will book in for either day) and the sessions will run from 1-4:30pm. Register for free at Humanitix and for more information toolo.workshops@gmail.com URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/household-bushfire-resilience/2023-06-11/ LOCATION:NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Toolo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230615T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230615T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20230609T004918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T005605Z UID:10000020-1686857400-1686861000@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Buy Into Sustainability Expo Coordination Meeting DESCRIPTION:Buy Into Sustainability Expo coordination meeting. \nThe purpose of this meeting is to start the process of community involvement in organising the Buy Into Sustainability Expo. Join with the link below to see how you can participate in this exiting event. \nTo join the meeting click on the web site link on the event’s page. URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/buy-into-sustainability-expo-coordination-meeting/ LOCATION:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/buy-into-sustainability-expo-coordination-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sustainability-Pic-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230803T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230803T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20230625T071711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T041450Z UID:10000021-1691089200-1691096400@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action - Rising from the Ashes - RBM Networking DESCRIPTION:Rising from the ashes – how Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action have seized the moment following bushfires\nThis month’s networking gathering will focus on how people from communities impacted by severe bushfires have responded with action and determination. There will also be time for discussion and the sharing of ideas. \nBoth Serena Joyner and Jo Dodds from Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action will present on the their work\, including winning an historic court case against the NSW EPA in 2021 arguing it had a duty of care to regulate for greenhouse gas emissions. A second court case challenges the NSW Independent Planning Commission’s approval of the expansion Whitehaven’s Narrabri coal mine (decision pending). \nBushfire Survivors for Climate Action (BSCA) is a nonpartisan grassroots community of bushfire survivors. We amplify the voices of people affected by climate-fuelled bushfires to challenge the social licence of new fossil fuels\, and we bring the power of our network of members and spokespeople to influence governments to act faster on climate change. \nBREAKING NEWS: Jo Dodds will be joining Serena for this talk!! Watch below how Jo reacted following the historic court win against the EPA \n \nHaving experienced the Tathra and District Fire of March 2018 and the campaign fires of “Black Summer”\, Jo is determined to use her skills as a communicator and advocate to call for climate action and to help others raise their concerns for community\, homes\, livelihoods and the environment.\n \n Living in the Blue Mountains with her volunteer firefighter husband Serena has witnessed the impact of loss and threat to her community from bushfires\, and seen first hand the impact of climate change on lives and communities. She is a co-founder and former coordinator of Resilient Blue Mountains and is now working as CEO of BSCA. Serena was also a founding member and past president of the Blue Mountains Ukulele Group. \nThe meeting will be held at the Grand View Hotel\, 174 Great Western Hwy\, Wentworth Falls NSW 2782. \nThe meeting starts at 7:00pm and meals are available from 5:30pm. If you wish to have dinner before the meeting\, the Grand View has asked if you could please order ahead (phone 4757 1001\, menu here) and notify them upon arrival. \nTo register please click ‘GOING’ above. URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/rising-from-the-ashes-rbm-networking/ LOCATION:The Grand View Hotel\, 174 Great Western Hwy\, Wentworth Falls\, NSW\, 2782\, Australia CATEGORIES:In person,Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BSCA_main.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231005T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231005T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20230921T042631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T035113Z UID:10000027-1696532400-1696537800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Electric Mobility Forum DESCRIPTION:Electric Mobility Forum\nIs the movement towards EVs transformational? \nAt the core of the human history of “progress” is change enabled by transformational technology. Do EVs of all kinds herald a transformational change\, and if they do\, what will this change look like and what opportunities and dangers does it present? This networking meeting will be a forum on Electric Mobility with guests Brett Bond\, Steve Nelson\, and Phil Spiers who will spark conversation\, provide perspectives\, and tell of their experiences. \nSteve Nelson is an investor in disruptive companies and technologies. Steve also worked in the IT industry when it went through its own period of significant disruption and experienced firsthand some of its characteristics and effects. As major disruptions always unfold in a similar pattern Steve will cover the key elements so that we might draw some insight as to how the EV industry will continue to evolve. This will allow us to judge the likely speed of adoption\, and some social and economic impacts. It gives an insight into future affordability and capability of EV’s and how that might also impact costs of other products and services we consume. \nPhil Spiers is an economist leading a project within a large international company to move to an EV fleet globally. Phil will speak to the practical challenges involved in the rollout. \nBrett Bond is with Fire Rescue NSW and is stationed at Katoomba. He is an advocate for home and transport electrification. He has a 6.6kw home solar with heat pump for hot water\, induction cooking\, and reverse cycle a/c. His electricity costs are neutral. He also has an electric motorcycle that he home charges and will purchase an electric van when the ‘right one’ comes along. He has embraced electrification for independence\, convenience and for the environment and will provide a brief history of the EV and talk about the practicalities of going EV.\nThe meeting starts at 7:00pm and meals are available from 6:00pm. URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/electric-mobility-forum/ LOCATION:The Grand View Hotel\, 174 Great Western Hwy\, Wentworth Falls\, NSW\, 2782\, Australia CATEGORIES:In person,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Original-EV.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231205T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20231126T003559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T004300Z UID:10000030-1701801000-1701808200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Living Systems Agriculture with Jed Walker DESCRIPTION:Living systems agriculture – what’s happening and what’s working with Jed Walker\nThere are many alternatives to our dominating system of damaging chemical monoculture. These alternatives are inspiring but can be confusing. \nThere are many questions: How much work is involved? Can they really feed a modern society? Can they draw down enough carbon to save the planet? What will work in my own backyard? \nJed will discuss several of the succession growing strategies\, for example\, syntropic farming and movement/global justice approaches\, permaculture and carbon farming solutions\, and agroforestry. \nTuesday 5 December 2023 – 6.30pm  – PAY AT THE DOOR – $2 members / $5 non members / $10 membership – registration starts at 6.15pm. Book at Here. URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/living-systems-agriculture-with-jed-walker/ LOCATION:Lawson Mechanics Institute Hall\, 284 Great Western Highway\, Lawson\, NSW CATEGORIES:In person,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/jed-walker-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240601T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240601T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20240504T022713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T121404Z UID:10000032-1717264800-1717275600@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Screening of Tim Flannery’s film Climate Changers DESCRIPTION:Tim Flannery’s film Climate Changers interviews a diverse range of climate leaders from First Nations leaders\, political leaders to people affected by climate catastrophes who are speaking out. The film discusses the varied perspectives of different leaders and touches on the intersectional nature of climate justice. \nThe event will provide an opportunity to participate in the discussion with breakout groups to connect and share their\nperspectives with each other. Of course\, a hearty discussion can be had with simple hearty meals\, with inexpensive food available for purchase on the night. \nTicket Costs: $5 for people under 30 years old or low-income earners\, $10 for general admission. If you have accessibility requirements\, please email acebluemountains@gmail.com. \n      \nOrganised by Action for Community and Environment (ACE) and Blue Mountains Conservation Society with the support of Resilient Blue Mountains URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/screening-of-tim-flannerys-film-climate-changers/ LOCATION:RoseyRavelston Bookstore\, 1 Badgery Cres\, Lawson\, NSW\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ticketing-websit-image-w-logos.png ORGANIZER;CN="Action for Community and Environment (ACE)":MAILTO:acebluemountains@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240604T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20240529T210615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T211704Z UID:10000036-1717520400-1717531200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Harvesting Happiness: Formidable Vegetable Charlie Mgee Unleashed DESCRIPTION:Permaculture Blue Mountains is thrilled and eXciTeD to present Charlie Mgee\, founder of the band Formidable Vegetable all the way from Western Australia.  \nTurning earworms into earthworms\, Formidable Vegetable Charlie Mgee presents an inspiring and thought-provoking musical illustration of the ethics and principles of permaculture and how to apply them in your daily life. Fun and hilarious songs about regenerative design and solving the World’s problems in the funkiest way possible. \n  \nDate: Tuesday 4 June 2024 – 5.00pm registration opens – 5.30pm dinner – 6pm performance \nEntry fee: $10 single / $15 family / $10 PBM membership (becoming a member helps us pay the hall hire) \nPurchase your ticket here. URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/harvesting-happiness-formidable-vegetable-charlie-mgee-unleashed/ LOCATION:Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre\, Lawson\, 9 New St\, Lawson\, NSW\, 2783\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Charlie-Mgee.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240606T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240606T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20240518T232756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T070832Z UID:10000035-1717700400-1717705800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Biochar - addressing climate change in the Blue Mountains DESCRIPTION:We have a lot of biomass waste in the Blue Mountains and much of it is naturally decomposing to carbon dioxide and methane. This is contributing to the climate crisis. \nThe best way to avoid this impact is to convert the biomass to black biochar by heating it in the absence of oxygen. This is called pyrolysis or torrefaction (depending on the temperature) and is the most environmentally responsible way to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It is also scalable. If the biochar is buried its carbon is sequestered for centuries\, attracting the highest value carbon credits and is a valuable resource with over 50 applications. \nCome and listen to the latest technological developments in biochar production and applications. \nJoin Prof Roy Tasker and Peter Green in a presentation followed by a Q&A. \nDate: 6th June \nTime: 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nLocation: Grandview Hotel Wentworth Falls URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/biochar-addressing-climate-change-in-the-blue-mountains/ LOCATION:The Grand View Hotel\, 174 Great Western Hwy\, Wentworth Falls\, NSW\, 2782\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BioChar-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240630T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240630T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20240607T235458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T002225Z UID:10000037-1719756000-1719766800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Concert for Timor Leste DESCRIPTION:CONCERT FOR TIMOR LESTE 2024 is being held on SUNDAY June 30th\, at the Mid Community Mountains Centre. \nThe concert is initiated by Solidarity Choir who will be visiting Timor Leste in 2024 and supported by Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters \nAll proceeds from this event will be distributed to Timorese organisations that promote the health\, wellbeing\, education and advancement of women\, children and marginalised groups in Timor Leste. \nThe direct link to the booking page https://events.humanitix.com/concert-for-timor-leste \nPERFORMERS \nANDY BUSUTTIL & JOHN ROBINSON – OUD VIBRATIONS\nPlaying their Middle Eastern instruments in their folk tradition. \nCRAIG SINCLAIR\nA new arrival to the Blue Mountains\, Craig will present a range of songs with vocals and guitar. \nMARGARET & BOB FAGAN \nMargaret & Bob have been singing together for 50 years and will delight us with contemporary and traditional folk songs. \nTHE AUSTRALIAN UNION & SOLIDARITY CHOIR\nSinging songs of struggle in English and other languages. \nDoors open 1:30pm – Concert from 2:00pm – 5:00pm \nMid Mountains Centre 7 New St. Lawson. \nTickets available at the door but help us by buying in advance through this link  https://events.humanitix.com/concert-for-timor-leste \nTickets are $40 or $35 concession. \nThere will be a raffle with great prizes and refreshments can be purchased at intermission URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/concert-for-timor-leste/ LOCATION:Mid Mountains Community Centre\, 7 New St\, Lawson\, NSW\, 2783\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Timor-Leste-Choir.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="B l u e M o u n t a i n s E a s t T i m o r S i s t e r s":MAILTO:bmets@bmets.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240928T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240928T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20240723T021241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T041737Z UID:10000038-1727546400-1727557200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Sustainability Fashion Show DESCRIPTION:Elements is the Blue Mountains’ first sustainable fashion show. It will feature curated collections from five local women-led businesses that focus upon pre-owned\, vintage\, sustainable and upcycled fashion. \nWhy sustainable fashion?\nAustralia is now the second highest consumer of textiles per person in the world\, after the USA\, with each Australian disposing an average of 23 kgs of clothing to landfill each year! Be part of a movement that’s dedicated to change.  \n \n \nHow to make a difference\nYou can start by getting inspired at Elements Sustainable Fashion Show! \nAll clothing will be available for purchase after the show! \nSlow\, sustainable fashion is crucial for our planet\, and we all need to make better choices. Look and feel great while supporting a future that cares for our environment. \n \nFeaturing Nina gbor\nWe are delighted to announce that Nina Gbor\, founder of Eco Styles and sustainable fashion expert\, will be joining us as a guest speaker! Featured in ABC’s War on Waste\, Nina is an international speaker and sustainability advisor working to create a more sustainable fashion future. \n \nYour Tickets Include: \nSpectacular fashion show featuring local businesses. Canapes by Ates\, Blackheath.Drinks on arrival and throughout the night Guest speaker sustainable fashion guru\, Nina Gbor Music and entertainment \nDon’t miss out! Tickets are limited! \n Where? Wentworth Falls School of Arts. 217-219 Great Western Hwy\, Wentworth Falls \nHow much? Tickets are $40.00 each \nWhen? Saturday 28th September\, 2024. Doors open 6pm – 9pm \n\nGet Tickets Here\n\n  \nChoose the number of tickets you wish to purchase and press the “Buy Now” button: \n\n \n \n \n \n\n Tickets\n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking “Get Tickets” will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.\n Tickets are no longer available\n \n \n \n \nsold out\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/sustainability-fashion-show/ LOCATION:Wentworth Falls School of Arts\, 217-219 Great Western Hwy\, Wentworth Falls\, NSW\, 2782\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sustainable-fashion-show.png ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250412T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20250318T084703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T014149Z UID:10000041-1744466400-1744473600@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Climate Change Insurance Forum DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change –\nThe impact on insurance costs \n\n \n \n \nForum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 \nTime: 2:00pm \nLocation: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor \nSpeaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n Tickets\n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking “Get Tickets” will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.\n Free Entry\n Climate Change Impact on Insurance Costs\n A$0.00\n \n Decrease ticket quantity for Free Entry\n –\n \n Quantity \n \n \n Increase ticket quantity for Free Entry\n +\n \n Quantity:\n 0\n Total:\n A$0.00\n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \nIn Australia\, insurance for natural disasters typically covers events like bushfires\, floods\, cyclones\, and storms. However\, the extent of coverage varies between providers and policies\, with some exclusions for high-risk areas or specific circumstances. Climate change is already exacerbating cost-of-living pressures on everyday people\, from food scarcity\, to energy bills\, to the costs of cleaning up after worsening floods\, fires and cyclones. Rising insurance premiums are another serious and growing concern\, driven by the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events\, inflation\, and higher reinsurance costs. Many Australians are struggling to afford coverage\, with some opting out entirely\, which raises concerns about underinsurance. Efforts are underway to address these challenges\, including calls for urgent action to curb the impacts of climate change\, insurance sector  policy reforms and better disaster resilience planning. \nLouise Hayes will be presenting on the rising cost of insurance and its impact on disaster recovery. There will be a Q&A session and local candidates for the federal election have been invited to participate. \n \nSpeaker\nLouise Hayes is a financial counsellor from Queensland and Financial Counselling Australia’s (FCA) National Coordinator for Disaster Recovery. Louise has a background in disaster related financial counselling working with clients impacted by flood\, fire and cyclone. Louise has also been significantly impacted by a natural disaster\, and this allows her to bring a unique insight to this sector. Louise has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in economics and social policy and administration and has worked in a variety of industries including Commercial Banking\, insurance recruitment and manufacturing. Louise was previously Australia’s Young Banker of the Year. Before returning to Australia in 2021\, Louise lived in Singapore and the United States of America for 6 years. In her spare time\, Louise volunteers as the Treasurer for the Centre Against Sexual Violence\, an organisation which provides free counselling to women and girls as young as twelve who have experienced sexual assault. \n \nFacilitator \nBrett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  \nOriginally from Sydney’s Northern Beaches\, Brett joined the NSW Fire Brigades in 1993 and following the completion of his initial training\, moved to Blackheath where he now lives. \nHe was stationed at Glebe\, Parramatta and Penrith before being transferred to Katoomba where he has worked for the past 28 years. URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/climate-change-insurance-forum/ LOCATION:Windsor Library\, Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor\, NSW\, 2783\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250622T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250622T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20250612T022902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T224626Z UID:10000046-1750608000-1750615200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Call to Climate 2025 DESCRIPTION:Call to Climate Action 2025 \n‘Let’s get behind ideas that bring us together. Let’s back climate solutions that inspire.’ (Erin Plink\, 1.6.25). \nLet’s get together to watch these 3 very short new films made in the Mountains\, and share our thoughts and feelings about them.  Please join ACE (Action for Community and Environment) on Sunday June 22 at RoseyRavelston Bookshop\, 1 Badgery Crescent Lawson\, from 4 – 6. Films start 4.15 sharp. \nFilms: \n‘Lithgow Shines’ (8mins 41) – World first solar battery train + jobs for Lithgow (Shirley Lewis/Leidy Cabrera) \n‘Namedrop Australia 2025’ (5min 24) – For those who care about our children’s future! (Shirley Lewis/Leidy Cabrera) \n‘Woodside Protest video’ (1min 50) – 3.3k Facebook views in 36 hours! (Erin Plink) \nAfter each film we ask people to share ideas\, reactions\, actions – 1 minute each! Tickets free\, gold coin donation for tea\, coffee\, biscuits (feel free to bring something). URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/call-to-climate-2025/ LOCATION:RoseyRavelston Bookstore\, 1 Badgery Cres\, Lawson\, NSW\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Solar-Train.png ORGANIZER;CN="Action for Community and Environment (ACE)":MAILTO:acebluemountains@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250926T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251006T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20250916T063649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T072718Z UID:10000047-1758911400-1759784400@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Scott Reef Film DESCRIPTION:Award winning documentary explores imminent threats to one of Australia’s last wild places\nAction for Community and Environment (ACE) is screening: Corals’ Last Stand at 7pm on Friday 26 September at RoseyRavelston 1 Badgery Cres\, Lawson. \n\nAustralian icons Tim Winton and John Butler along with marine experts travelled to Scott Reef to explore this precious\, fragile and vulnerable ocean fortress\nScott Reef is Australia’s largest offshore coral reef\, supporting around 1\,500 species\, including endangered turtles\, sea snakes & pygmy blue whales\nWoodside plans to drill up to 50 gas wells around Scott Reef\n\nA new documentary by independent WA filmmaker Jane Hammond brings into sharp focus the ongoing fight to save the remote ocean sanctuary of Scott Reef\, almost 300 kilometres off the northwest coast of Western Australia. \nCorals’ Last Stand follows a dozen marine scientists\, conservationists and artists including Australia’s favourite novelist Tim Winton and iconic musician John Butler as they voyage off the West Australian coast to Scott Reef\, one of Australia’s most significant and biodiverse coral reefs\, to document the threats posed by Woodside’s Browse gas proposal. Woodside want to drill for gas and oil under the reef ecosystem and have been given approval by the Federal Government. There will be discussion about actions our community can take and food and drink available after the showing. \nTickets are available online for $5 (unwaged) or $10 (waged): URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/scott-reef-film/ LOCATION:RoseyRavelston Bookstore\, 1 Badgery Cres\, Lawson\, NSW\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Scott-Reef-Film.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Action for Community and Environment (ACE)":MAILTO:acebluemountains@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260111T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20260105T033637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T000427Z UID:10000109-1768118400-1768150800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Blue Mountains Community Lunch DESCRIPTION:Blue Mountains Community Lunch\nJoin  the Blue Mountains Community Lunch—Second Sunday Every Month! \nLooking for a welcoming space to connect with others in your community? The Plant Inspired initiative and Leura Uniting Church invite you to our monthly community lunches—where local groups\, organizations\, and residents come together for great food\, lively conversation\, and new friendships. \nEach lunch features a delicious plant-based BBQ menu\, live music\, and a spotlight on a local community group. Your suggested donation of $20+ helps support these local community groups\, with over $1\,233 already raised for local initiatives since October 2025. \nOur lunches also serve as a ‘climate café’—a safe\, supportive space for anyone experiencing climate anxiety or grief to share and be heard. \nDetails: \nWhen: Second Sunday of each month\, 12 noon – 2pm \nWhere: Junction 142\, 142 Katoomba St.\, Katoomba \nContact: 0434 691 496 (Teya)\, 0400 191 880 (Myung) \nBook: BM Community Dinner Club January Luncheon \nCome for the food\, stay for the connections—everyone is welcome! URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/blue-mountains-community-lunch/2026-01-11/1/ LOCATION:Junction 142\, 142 Katoomba St\, Katoomba\, NSW\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Junction-142.png ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260111T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260111T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20260105T033637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T000427Z UID:10000049-1768132800-1768140000@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Blue Mountains Community Lunch DESCRIPTION:Blue Mountains Community Lunch\nJoin  the Blue Mountains Community Lunch—Second Sunday Every Month! \nLooking for a welcoming space to connect with others in your community? The Plant Inspired initiative and Leura Uniting Church invite you to our monthly community lunches—where local groups\, organizations\, and residents come together for great food\, lively conversation\, and new friendships. \nEach lunch features a delicious plant-based BBQ menu\, live music\, and a spotlight on a local community group. Your suggested donation of $20+ helps support these local community groups\, with over $1\,233 already raised for local initiatives since October 2025. \nOur lunches also serve as a ‘climate café’—a safe\, supportive space for anyone experiencing climate anxiety or grief to share and be heard. \nDetails: \nWhen: Second Sunday of each month\, 12 noon – 2pm \nWhere: Junction 142\, 142 Katoomba St.\, Katoomba \nContact: 0434 691 496 (Teya)\, 0400 191 880 (Myung) \nBook: BM Community Dinner Club January Luncheon \nCome for the food\, stay for the connections—everyone is welcome! URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/blue-mountains-community-lunch/2026-01-11/2/ LOCATION:Junction 142\, 142 Katoomba St\, Katoomba\, NSW\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Junction-142.png ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260208T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260208T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20260105T033637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T000427Z UID:10000050-1770552000-1770559200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Blue Mountains Community Lunch DESCRIPTION:Blue Mountains Community Lunch\nJoin  the Blue Mountains Community Lunch—Second Sunday Every Month! \nLooking for a welcoming space to connect with others in your community? The Plant Inspired initiative and Leura Uniting Church invite you to our monthly community lunches—where local groups\, organizations\, and residents come together for great food\, lively conversation\, and new friendships. \nEach lunch features a delicious plant-based BBQ menu\, live music\, and a spotlight on a local community group. Your suggested donation of $20+ helps support these local community groups\, with over $1\,233 already raised for local initiatives since October 2025. \nOur lunches also serve as a ‘climate café’—a safe\, supportive space for anyone experiencing climate anxiety or grief to share and be heard. \nDetails: \nWhen: Second Sunday of each month\, 12 noon – 2pm \nWhere: Junction 142\, 142 Katoomba St.\, Katoomba \nContact: 0434 691 496 (Teya)\, 0400 191 880 (Myung) \nBook: BM Community Dinner Club January Luncheon \nCome for the food\, stay for the connections—everyone is welcome! URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/blue-mountains-community-lunch/2026-02-08/ LOCATION:Junction 142\, 142 Katoomba St\, Katoomba\, NSW\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Junction-142.png ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260308T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20260109T235815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T094227Z UID:10000048-1772976600-1772989200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Climate Fresk - Old DESCRIPTION:CL!MATE FRESK\nThis interactive\, transformative\, and scientifically rigorous workshop is built on extensive experience with over 2 million participants globally and the latest social science literature. You should leave the 3-hour workshop with a clear\, optimistic\, and active attitude on the climate issue\, and ideas for how to accelerate the green transition from a systemic perspective in your own life. \nWhat will you do?\nThe first part involves making sense of and connecting graphic cards that take you from the causes of the climate crisis to the far-reaching consequences. The second part involves expressing your emotions when you consider the full impacts of the crisis. The third part shows how you can convert hope into action – firstly as an individual\, then collectively\, and if possible\, for a systemic impact. \nIf you want to move beyond the headlines and mis- and disinformation and truly understand the causes driving the climate and biodiversity crisis\, and their consequences\, this workshop is for you. No scientific background is required — only curiosity\, a willingness to engage thoughtfully with the science\, and a wish to make an active difference in your own way. \nPlaces are limited. If no places are left when you book please use the RVSP to register your interest in attending the next Climate Fresk event. \nHOW MUCH: The cost is $20 per person to cover materials and catering. \nGo to this link for a short video introduction. \n“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact\, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead \nFacilitated for Professor Roy Tasker \n(Find Out More About The Facilitator) URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/climate-fresk-old/ LOCATION:MCRN Room\, Cnr San Jose Ave and Loftus St\, Lawson\, NSW\, 2783\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Climate-Fresk.png ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20260227T211412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212719Z UID:10000112-1774188000-1774195200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Regenesis Q&A and Information Afternoon DESCRIPTION:Regenesis Q&A and Information Afternoon\nThe Regenesis information afternoon is an opportunity for prospective participants to meet and learn more about submitting your artwork into the competition. \nRegenesis Anthology Project\n\nIn 2026\, we are continuing our collaboration with partner organisations Resilient Blue Mountains and winning prize sponsors to produce the 2026 Regenesis Anthology of short stories\, poems and visual images by local Blue Mountains creatives. This year we are adding 2 more categories: original lyric + music\, resulting in the 2026 Regenesis CD and showing of a 2-4 min Regenesis video. \nThis project reaches out to engage with young people 12 – 18 years\, and adults\, 18 year and over\, with the video category only for 15 – 25 yr olds. \nThe theme for 2026 is ‘Our Kinship with Nature’. In 2025 the theme was ‘Living Sustainably’. In 2024 it was ‘Weaving Connections’\, in 2023 ‘Water’ and in 2022 ‘Regenesis’. \nEach year we end the project with a public event celebrating the winning entries for each category. \nThrough this project we seek to engage our community in exploring ideas of regenesis (regenerative enlivenment)—spreading the seeds of relationality as a new/ancient way of being\, thinking and doing. \nIt’s the shift from extractivist competitive individualism to a relational enlivenment worldview. \n– Project Leads: Barbara Lepani\, David Christie\, Brad Diedrich and Linda Blagg. URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/regenesis-info-afternoon/ LOCATION:Junction 142\, 142 Katoomba St\, Katoomba\, NSW\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Regenesis.png ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20260225T023604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T031151Z UID:10000111-1774276200-1774281600@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Early Insights Workshop DESCRIPTION:Blue Mountains Early Insights Workshop\nBuild resilient Communities – Register Now!\n\nAre you ready to make a difference in the Blue Mountains? Join us for the Early Insights for More Resilient Communities workshop—a unique opportunity to shape the future of resilience in your region. \nWhy Attend?\n\nExplore & Improve: Review current resilience data for your area and help identify what matters most for your community.\nSpot Early Signs: Share your experiences and learn to recognize the signs of changing resilience—so you can better prepare\, respond\, and recover from challenges.\nCollaborate & Connect: Meet local leaders\, government representatives\, and community organizations. Exchange ideas and build lasting partnerships.\nDrive Real Change: Your input will inform a major project aimed at improving data availability for rural\, regional\, and remote communities across NSW.\n\nWho Should Join?\nWe welcome representatives from local organizations\, farmers\, natural resource managers\, local government\, and anyone passionate about community resilience. Diverse perspectives are essential! \nWhere: Seminar Room at the Katoomba Cultural Centre 2:30pm (limited seats – please RSVP) \nHosted by: Southern NSW Innovation Hub\, University of Canberra\, & Resilient Blue Mountains \nFor more information about Early Insights click Early Insights Information Sheet. \nThis workshop is part of a larger initiative funded by Australia’s leading drought resilience hubs\, including the Southern NSW Innovation Hub and the University of Canberra. Your voice is essential—help us build a stronger\, more resilient Blue Mountains! URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/early-insights-workshop/ LOCATION:Katoomba Cultural Centre\, Level 1\, 30 Parke Street\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hero-Page_Photographer_Quentin-Grignet_Free_8-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260410T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20260322T041849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T042028Z UID:10000119-1775847600-1775854800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Takayna DESCRIPTION:Takayna — the Heart of Lutruwita\nJoin us in Lawson at 7:00pm on 10 April for a community screening of ‘Takayna — the Heart of Lutruwita’. \nThrough the power of personal stories\, be taken on a journey to the vast and threatened landscapes of Australia’s largest temperate rainforest in the northwest of Lutruwita / Tasmania. This area\, known as Takayna / Tarkine\, is one of the last wild places on Earth. \n‘Takayna — the Heart of Lutruwita’ is an inspiring and hopeful film about the battle to defend Takayna from mining and logging. From frontline activists to Tasmanian Aboriginal community members\, scientists and musicians\, these people are standing up for its protection\, and you can join them too. \nEach screening will be hosted by local volunteers from our foundation. \nFor tickets go to Takayna Tickets. \nBrought to you by Bob Brown Foundation. URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/takayna/ LOCATION:NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Takayna.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260503T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260503T153000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20260222T233126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T221647Z UID:10000110-1777815000-1777822200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Will the New Nature Laws Work? Blue Mountains Public Forum DESCRIPTION:Will the New Nature Laws Work? Blue Mountains Public Forum\nDate: Sunday\, 3 May 2026\nTime: 1:30pm\nLocation: Tibbi Whalan Hall\, Civic Arcade\, Katoomba \nHosted by Resilient Blue Mountains and the Macquarie Alliance for Climate\, this public forum brings together community members\, experts\, and elected representatives to explore recent reforms to Australia’s national nature laws (the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and the “Nature Positive Plan”). \nThe new nature laws will shape the Blue Mountains for decades to come. Join this forum to ask questions\, seek clarity on commitments\, and engage directly with those responsible for how these laws are implemented across local\, state and federal levels. \nMany people are concerned about what these reforms will mean in practice. This forum creates space to unpack the changes\, understand their implications\, and discuss how they will affect our region and the ecosystems we care about. \nThe session will take the form of a moderated panel and Q&A\, with questions gathered from the audience in advance. Panel participants include: \n\nSusan Templeman – Federal Member for Macquarie and Special Envoy for the Arts\nTrish Doyle – NSW Member for Blue Mountains and Parliamentary Secretary for Environment\, Heritage\, Climate Change and Energy\nMark Greenhill – Mayor of Blue Mountains City Council\nBrad Smith – Policy and Advocacy Director at the Nature Conservation Council of NSW\nAnnette Cam – President of the Blue Mountains Conservation Society\nMartin Mansfield – Community leader with the Australian Conservation Foundation (Greater Western Sydney group)\nPanel Chair: Roy Tasker  – Scientific Advisor\, Planet Ark\n\nEach panelist will give a short opening contribution\, followed by audience questions and discussion. \nBring your questions and your voice. Be part of a community working to ensure these laws protect nature\, support climate justice\, and reflect the needs of present and future generations. \nLodge your question to the panelists when you request your ticket by clicking here. \nEntry is by donation. Reserve your spot now when you donate or if you cannot donate\, through the RSVP below. \nWe look forward to welcoming you! URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/future-of-nature-laws/ LOCATION:Tibbi Whalen Hall\, Level 1\, 81-83 Katoomba Street\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Environment-Laws-Event-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260517T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20260413T094405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T100144Z UID:10000120-1779024600-1779037200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Climate Fresk DESCRIPTION:CL!MATE FRESK\nThis interactive\, transformative\, and scientifically rigorous workshop is built on extensive experience with over 2 million participants globally and the latest social science literature. You should leave the 3-hour workshop with a clear\, optimistic\, and active attitude on the climate issue\, and ideas for how to accelerate the green transition from a systemic perspective in your own life. \nWhat will you do?\nThe first part involves making sense of and connecting graphic cards that take you from the causes of the climate crisis to the far-reaching consequences. The second part involves expressing your emotions when you consider the full impacts of the crisis. The third part shows how you can convert hope into action – firstly as an individual\, then collectively\, and if possible\, for a systemic impact. \nIf you want to move beyond the headlines and mis- and disinformation and truly understand the causes driving the climate and biodiversity crisis\, and their consequences\, this workshop is for you. No scientific background is required — only curiosity\, a willingness to engage thoughtfully with the science\, and a wish to make an active difference in your own way. \nPlaces are limited. If no places are left when you book please use the RVSP to register your interest in attending the next Climate Fresk event. \nHOW MUCH: The cost is $20 per person to cover materials and catering. \nGo to this link for a short video introduction. \n“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact\, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead \nFacilitated for Professor Roy Tasker \n(Find Out More About The Facilitator) URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/climate-fresk/ LOCATION:MCRN Room\, Cnr San Jose Ave and Loftus St\, Lawson\, NSW\, 2783\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Climate-Fresk.png ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261018T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T235912 CREATED:20250323T010439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T053921Z UID:10000039-1792332000-1792342800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Regenesis DESCRIPTION:2026 Regenesis Call Out\nShort Story\, Poetry\, Art\, Music and Video Competition\nTheme: Exploring Our Kinship with Nature\nClosing Date 30th June 2026\n \nA collaboration between\nThe Enlivenment Network\n&\nResilient Blue Mountains\n \n \n \nRegenesis Anthology Project\nIn 2026\, we are continuing our collaboration with partner organisations Resilient Blue Mountains and winning prize sponsors to produce the 2026 Regenesis Anthology of short stories\, poems and visual images by local Blue Mountains creatives. This year we are adding 2 more categories: original lyric + music\, resulting in the 2026 Regenesis CD and showing of a 2-4 min Regenesis video.\nThis project reaches out to engage with young people 12 – 18 years\, and adults\, 18 year and over\, with the video category only for 15 – 25 yr olds.\nThe theme for 2026 is ‘Our Kinship with Nature’. In 2025 the theme was ‘Living Sustainably’. In 2024 it was ‘Weaving Connections’\, in 2023 ‘Water’ and in 2022 ‘Regenesis’.\nEach year we end the project with a public event celebrating the winning entries for each category.\nThrough this project we seek to engage our community in exploring ideas of regenesis (regenerative enlivenment)—spreading the seeds of relationality as a new/ancient way of being\, thinking and doing.\nIt’s the shift from extractivist competitive individualism to a relational enlivenment worldview.\n– Project Leads: Barbara Lepani\, David Christie\, Brad Diedrich and Linda Blagg.\nEligibility: Residents of the Greater Blue Mountains Community\nNepean to Lithgow\nSubmissions\nEntries are free – limited to one entry per category- click the Submit button\nCompleted submission form + works\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ntext as word docs\nimages as png/jpg\nmusic as mp3\nvideo as mp4\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Submit Your Entry\n \nEntry Categories: Youth (12-18 yrs) and Adults (18 yrs and over)*\n• Short Story – up to 1\,000 words in length\n• Poetry – up to 150 words in length\n• Visual Artwork – image of original work in 2D\, 3D\, photograph or illustration\n• Lyric with music— original work\, lyric in text and music in audio file mp3\n• *Video–2-4 mins for 15-25 yr olds in mp4 \n \n Submit Your Entry\n \nWinning Entry Prizes —selected by independent assessment panels of three ‘experts’\nYouth: $250 for the winner in each of the four categories for participants under 18 years of age in 2026.\nAdults: $250 for the winner in each of the four categories for participants 18 years of age and over in 2026\nVideo: $250 for the winning entry 15-25 yr olds\nCelebration of Winning Entries on Sunday 18 October 2026\, 2-4.30pm\n—All prize winners presenting their work\n—Printed Regenesis 2026 anthology of all short-listed short stories\, poetry and art images for sale\n—Regenesis 2026 CD of short-listed lyric + music entries\, available for sale\n—Winning Regenesis 2026 Video shown at event. Other entries published on YouTube. URL:https://resilientbluemountains.org/event/regenesis/ LOCATION:Katoomba Cultural Centre\, Level 1\, 30 Parke Street\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Regenesis.png ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR