This is an Emergency Management for Schools learning resource,
developed and produced by The Australian Centre for the Moving Image.

A DVD of the complete set of Living with Disaster digital stories, along with a teaching kit containing associated lesson plans and activities, is available free of charge, for use by schools from schools@ema.gov.au

You may download the teaching kit here.

View the stories here on YouTube

Black Ash ~ Bonnie Lumsden-Keys
The moment of realisation. Family and community stress.

A Plan to be Safe ~ Carla Zekas
Evacuation. Pets and livestock.

In a Knot ~ Eliza Kimlin
Relationships, communication and conflict. Identity, place and community. Making a difference.

When Fire Comes to You ~ Lydia Romari
Family history, a fire Plan.

The Road Home ~ Philip Mitchell
Separation, resilience, reflection and response. Memories.

Fire Threat ~ Sarah Davy
Dealing with challenges. News and media.

Home Again ~ Kat Hay
Damage and repairs, Needs and wants.

When the Flood Comes ~ Djibril Ly
Know your origins, Know your community.

A Day to Remember ~ Jo Metz
Preparation and training. Feelings & memories.

Into the Flames ~ Simon Roylance
Expect the unexpected. The aftermath & recovery.

Ready and Able ~ CFA
Interviews with young volunteer firefighters.

Credits

© 2009 Australian Government & The Australian Centre for the Moving Image.