Hobart

Sparking Conversations, Igniting Action is a community bushfire resilience project working closely with 12 small neighbourhood groups across Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough.

In Hobart, our team will be working in Lenah Valley, South Hobart and Mount Nelson. Each of these neighbourhoods is characterised by a different bushfire risk profile and the mix of people who call it home.

Within each neighbourhood our team will work with up to 200 households to explore ways of better preparing for bushfire.

Our team will also be hosting community events, like forums and workshops, to create and strengthen community connections that help to build resilience to bushfire.

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Hobart Neighbourhood Characteristics

Lenah Valley

Profile: Bushland-urban interface.
Bushfire risks: Limited escape routes and heavy bushland surrounding the suburb puts this neighbourhood at risk from ember attack and direct flame fronts.

Mount Nelson

Profile: A bushland suburb on the outskirts of Hobart.
Bushfire risks: Heightened bushfire risk from direct flame attack and ember attack. The tall trees, narrow roads and limited exit routes make this neighbourhood particularly vulnerable to bushfire.

South Hobart

Profile: Bushland-urban interface.
Bushfire risks: This community is at particular risk from bushfire coming from the northwest. Direct flame fronts, ember attack and a single vehicle entry point put this neighbourhood at heightened bushfire risk.

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