Webinar: Community insights from the January 2026 fires

Following the devastating fires across Victoria in January 2026, significant outreach programs have been bringing together communities to listen, build connection, and support recovery. 

This webinar will share key lessons from the outreach efforts by the Australian Red Cross, VCC Emergencies Ministry, and Harcourt Valley Community House. 

This is an opportunity to understand the impact of these fires on communities, the role of outreach in community recovery, and how we can build on lessons learned to shape future emergency recovery efforts.  

Speakers will include: 

• Fyowna Norton, State Manager Victoria Programs, Australian Red Cross 

• Edmund Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Council of Churches Emergencies Ministry

• Representatives from Harcourt Valley Community House

Presentations will be followed by a Q&A and discussion.