Ready, Set, Recover!

The Ready, Set, Recover! workshops are an initiative to build your skills, confidence and community connection through a series of training programs. They are open to all Indigo Shire residents, although there are some age restrictions and class sizes are limited.

We are delivering workshops across Indigo Shire October 2024 - April 2025. They will be held on weekends to make them as accessible as possible and are just $30 per weekend.

These workshops are designed to build your skills, knowledge and confidence. They also aim to connect you with other in the community, lunch will be provided each day with plenty of opportunity for you to get to know others in the group.

Check back here for 2025 training opportunities - Coming early February

Why are we delivering these workshops?

We have received funding from Emergency Recovery Victoria and the Australian Government Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grant which funds our Future Proof program delivered in partnership with the Youth Affairs Council Victoria(YACVic). This funding aims to increase the resilience of our communities to the impacts of emergency events.

The preparedness of communities and individuals is becoming increasingly important as extreme weather events become more frequent and severe. Emergency services are being called upon more regularly to respond to emergencies both here, in other states and overseas. Communities who are skilled in responding to emergencies and supporting each other provide the best option for a coordinated, timely recovery.

2024 PAST TRAINING

October 5 & 6 - Wildlife Essentials and BlazeAid Fence Building

This training will be held in Beechworth.

Spend Saturday with experienced wildlife rescuer Sue Hiatt from Beechworth Reptile Rescue - Wildlife Victoria/DEECA approved wildlife shelter, to learn how to better respond to the wildlife in your life. Topics covered include, native birds, injured reptiles, bats, responding to injured animals on the road, staying safe around kangaroos and snakes.

On Sunday morning we'll work with Peter and Bob from BlazeAid to learn all the fencing essentials. We'll follow this with an afternoon of putting learning into practice by building a rural fence to support the Hodgens and Horseshoe Creek Landcare Group. You'll leave with the skills and confidence to use a variety of tools to build and repair rural fencing.

Requirements

Minimum age 16 years or 12 years when accompanied by a participating adult (please purchase a ticket each)
Please wear safety boots, long pants, long-sleeved shirt and a hat.

Sunscreen, water, lunch, and afternoon tea is included each day.
Morning tea will also be provided on Sunday.
Please note there are no bathroom or kitchen facilities at the site on Sunday, we will return to town for our lunch break.

November 9 & 10 - Accredited Chainsaw Training

This weekend training is held in Gooramada - Rutherglen region and is facilitated by Wodonga TAFE.

You will complete the accredited course Chainsaw Training A3FELLT1.
This training will provide you with knowledge and skills to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw for trimming and cutting fallen trees using a range of cutting techniques. You will learn to identify cross cutting requirements, prepare and maintain equipment, assess trees and plan cutting and trim and cross cut safely and efficiently.

Requirements

You must be at least 16 years of age
You must supply your own safety boots, long pants, and long-sleeved shirt.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be supplied for use as part of the course - visor, ear protection, and high viz vest. Chainsaws of various sizes will be available for participants to use during the course. While equipment is supplied, you are encouraged to bring your chainsaw and PPE to become familiar with your gear.

December 7 & 8 - Accredited Food Handlers Certificate and Fire Extinguisher Use

This training will be held in Yackandandah.

On Saturday you will complete the Nationally accredited Food Handling Skill Set SITXFSA005, which is a requirement for anyone working with food in a hospitality business, and useful for all members of the community - especially volunteers.

The course covers the basics of personal hygiene, safe food storage and handling, cross-contamination hazards, and effective cleaning and sanitisation.

To complement the Food Handing Skill Set, on Sunday you will complete the First Attack Firefighting - Using Fire Extinguishers.

This course is designed to teach participants about what type of fire extinguisher should be used for each type of fire. Participants will also learn how to correctly use the range of fire extinguishers that are found in community facilities.