BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Resilient Blue Mountains - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Resilient Blue Mountains 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:20200404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20201003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231005T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231005T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230921T042631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T035113Z UID:10000027-1696532400-1696537800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Electric Mobility Forum DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/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:20230803T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230803T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230625T071711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T041450Z UID:10000021-1691089200-1691096400@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action - Rising from the Ashes - RBM Networking DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/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:20230615T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230615T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230609T004918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T005605Z UID:10000020-1686857400-1686861000@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Buy Into Sustainability Expo Coordination Meeting DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/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:20230611T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230611T163000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230531T021827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T231233Z UID:10000019-1686488400-1686501000@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Household Bushfire Resilience DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/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:20230610T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230610T163000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230531T021827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T231233Z UID:10000018-1686402000-1686414600@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Household Bushfire Resilience DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/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:20230607T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230531T015150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T063751Z UID:10000017-1686162600-1686168000@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Solar Power and Batteries DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/introduction-to-solar-power-and-batteries/ LOCATION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Solar-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230606T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230606T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230531T010052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T010302Z UID:10000016-1686076200-1686083400@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Revitalising Permaculture DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/revitalising-permaculture/ LOCATION:Lawson Mechanics Institute Hall\, 284 Great Western Highway\, Lawson\, NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Rosemary-Morrow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230601T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230601T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230421T003250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T021024Z UID:10000014-1685646000-1685653200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Bringing sustainability to life DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/sustainability/ 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/2023/04/Sustainability.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230502T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230502T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230424T235249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T070200Z UID:10000015-1683048600-1683055800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Permaculture in the Blue Mountains DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/permaculture-in-the-blue-mountains/ LOCATION:Grace Tooth Dining Room\, Mid Mountains Community Centre\, 7 New Street\, Lawson\, 174 Great Western Hwy\, Wentworth Falls\, New South Wales\, 2782\, Australia CATEGORIES:In person,Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Horticulture-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230405T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230405T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230120T040007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T051513Z UID:10000009-1680717600-1680728400@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Cultural Burning with Uncle Lex Dadd DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/cultural-burning/ LOCATION:Grace Tooth Dining Room\, Mid Mountains Community Centre\, 7 New Street\, Lawson\, 174 Great Western Hwy\, Wentworth Falls\, New South Wales\, 2782\, Australia CATEGORIES:In person,Network,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/trees.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230309T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230309T130000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230223T231839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T232301Z UID:10000011-1678356000-1678366800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Collaborative Facilitation Module 2: Oppression & Group Relationships DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/collaborative-facilitation-module-2-oppression-group-relationships/ LOCATION:The Inner Space\, Katoomba\, NSW\, Australia CATEGORIES:In person,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CollabFacnMod2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="The Inner Space":MAILTO:theinnerspace96@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230302T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230302T130000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230223T232157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T232157Z UID:10000012-1677751200-1677762000@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Collaborative Facilitation Module 1: Meeting with Equality DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/collaborative-facilitation-module-1-meeting-with-equality/ LOCATION:NSW CATEGORIES:In person,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CollabFacnMod1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="The Inner Space":MAILTO:theinnerspace96@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230301T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230301T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230120T035919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T003823Z UID:10000008-1677693600-1677704400@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Resilient Projects in the Mountains DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/resilient-projects-in-the-mountains/ LOCATION:Grace Tooth Dining Room\, Mid Mountains Community Centre\, 7 New Street\, Lawson\, 174 Great Western Hwy\, Wentworth Falls\, New South Wales\, 2782\, Australia CATEGORIES:Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/working-groups-bg-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Resilient Blue Mountains":MAILTO:secretary@resilientbluemountains.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230211T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230212T153000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20230119T040045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T011529Z UID:10000007-1676104200-1676215800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Resilient Villages Conference DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/resilience-projects-in-the-mountains/ LOCATION:Fairmont Resort\, Leura\, Fairmont Resort\, Sublime Point Road\, Leura\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia CATEGORIES:Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/RV_LOGO_GREEN_3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211210T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20221207T035754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T083800Z UID:10000002-1639152000-1639162800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Picnic At The Lake (now the Pub) DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/picnic-at-the-lake-now-the-pub/ LOCATION:Grace Tooth Dining Room\, Mid Mountains Community Centre\, 7 New Street\, Lawson\, 174 Great Western Hwy\, Wentworth Falls\, New South Wales\, 2782\, Australia CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/picnic.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211020T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211020T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20221207T040312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T083800Z UID:10000003-1634756400-1634761800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Listen to our young people DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. 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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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/listen-to-our-young-people/ LOCATION:Zoom event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/youth.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211017T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20221207T040539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T083800Z UID:10000004-1634486400-1634490000@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Ancient Modern Marketplace DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. 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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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/474/ LOCATION:Zoom event CATEGORIES:Online,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ancient-market.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211006T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211006T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20221207T041938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T083800Z UID:10000005-1633541400-1633546800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Building our collective resilience from the ground up DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. 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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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/building-our-collective-resilience-from-the-ground-up/ LOCATION:Zoom event CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/flannel-flowers.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210912 DTSTAMP:20260427T082327 CREATED:20221207T035447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T083800Z UID:10000001-1631318400-1631404799@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:The Festival of Resilience DESCRIPTION:Forum \nBetting Against Climate Change - \nThe impact on insurance costs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forum Date: Saturday 12th April 2025 Time: 2:00pm Location: Tebbutt Room\, Windsor Library\, Deerubbin Centre 300 George Street\, Windsor Speaker: Louise Hayes (Financial Counsellor\, Financial Counselling Australia) \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \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\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 In 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. Louise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SpeakerLouise 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator Brett Bond is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW.  Originally 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. He 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/the-festival-of-resilience/ LOCATION:NSW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://resilientbluemountains.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/resilience.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR