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: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:20250622T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250622T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T024006 CREATED:20250612T022902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T224626Z UID:10000046-1750608000-1750615200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Call to Climate 2025 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/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:20260414T024006 CREATED:20250916T063649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T072718Z UID:10000047-1758911400-1759784400@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Scott Reef Film 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/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:20260414T024006 CREATED:20260105T033637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T000427Z UID:10000109-1768118400-1768150800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Blue Mountains Community Lunch 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/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:20260414T024006 CREATED:20260105T033637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T000427Z UID:10000049-1768132800-1768140000@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Blue Mountains Community Lunch 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/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:20260414T024006 CREATED:20260105T033637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T000427Z UID:10000050-1770552000-1770559200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Blue Mountains Community Lunch 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/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:20260414T024006 CREATED:20260109T235815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T094227Z UID:10000048-1772976600-1772989200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Climate Fresk - Old 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/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:20260414T024006 CREATED:20260227T211412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212719Z UID:10000112-1774188000-1774195200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Regenesis Q&A and Information Afternoon 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/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:20260414T024006 CREATED:20260225T023604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T031151Z UID:10000111-1774276200-1774281600@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Early Insights Workshop 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/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:20260414T024006 CREATED:20260322T041849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T042028Z UID:10000119-1775847600-1775854800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Takayna 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/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:20260414T024006 CREATED:20260222T233126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T221647Z UID:10000110-1777815000-1777822200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Will the New Nature Laws Work? Blue Mountains Public 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/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:20260414T024006 CREATED:20260413T094405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T100144Z UID:10000120-1779024600-1779037200@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Climate Fresk 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/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:20260414T024006 CREATED:20250323T010439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T053921Z UID:10000039-1792332000-1792342800@resilientbluemountains.org SUMMARY:Regenesis 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/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