LOCALS from Pappinbarra and surrounding areas gathered on Sunday 9 November at Hollisdale Hall, for a Community Resilience Workshop.
The two-hour event focused on boosting bushfire preparedness and strengthening local infrastructure.
Resilient Building Council CEO Kate Cotter said, “It’s exciting to see local communities like Pappinbarra taking action to protect what matters most.
“With support from Suncorp and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal [FRRR], these projects help turn science into action – making homes and community buildings safer for everyone.”
The workshop gave residents hands-on knowledge about how Bushfire Resilience Ratings work.
Attendees learned practical steps they could take to make their homes and community facilities safer from bushfires.
FRRR’s Disaster Resilience and Recovery Lead, Nina O’Brien, said, “This work in Pappinbarra shows how local passion and expert support can transform community buildings into true resilience hubs for their regions.”
As part of the initiative, the Hollisdale Hall was upgraded to meet BAL-40 standards, offering greater protection from radiant heat and ember attack.
The Resilient Building Council also conducted a Multi-Hazard Resilience Ratings assessment to guide further improvements.
These assessments helped the hall and nearby properties become safer, stronger and more resilient.
The project built valuable local skills, knowledge and confidence in disaster preparedness, turning expert guidance into real, long-term benefits for the Pappinbarra community.
The event formed part of a wider project supported by FRRR and Suncorp.
By Sis HGGINS
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