Challenge statements

How might we…

… get neighbours together talking about local disaster preparedness?

… utilise technology to connect and gather community together to support and help each other in need?

… enable sport to continue safely while there is poor air quality?

… assist people who are struggling in the aftermath of a natural disaster?

… achieve more balance between involving community in the recovery?

How might we…

… develop a light source that is not reliant on batteries or an external power supply?

… develop a small, accessible and weatherproof ‘handbook’ that can contain information like emergency numbers?

… save and reuse quality building materials in times of disaster and make them available to those in need?

… use second hand materials to make simple and practical furniture at an affordable price for people in need?

… support community engagement in disaster preparedness?

… make equipment or clothes available to loan during times of disaster or for emergencies?

… provide showers, washing machines and kitchens infrastructure to people during emergencies and disasters?

… prevent volunteer burnout?

How might we…

… ensure there is ample supply of essential food items available in any town/city when they are cut off from external food providers?

… enable households to access clean (drinkable/usable) water when the town water supply is contaminated or not available?

… store water and boost water resilience on a household level more efficiently and widespread in communities?

How might we…

… access essential trades for immediate disaster response?

… prevent/remedy large tree loss during natural disasters?

… protect houses from ember attack?

… ensure people have an adequate asset protection zone?

… manage the land and keep fuel loads low in an effective way that is not so damaging to the land and prevents mega fires?

… protect crucial documents like birth certificate and passports from being destroyed in times of disaster?

… enable fires to be fought by something other than humans, and keep fires away from properties?

...better utilise Indigenous land management methods in hazard fuel reduction?

… train people in cultural heritage and traditional land management?

… create a barrier between people and fires to stop them coming too close?

… automate sprinkler systems to control and protect against fires?

… create an instant and portable ‘bubble’ that cold protect all within the bubble from fires outside it?

… design a machine that stops fires

… induce rain to extinguish fires?

… put out/fight large fires as big as greater Sydney more effectively?

… fast cool and add moisture to an environment to address/mitigate fires or drought?

… proactively detect and put out a fire before it gets out of control?

… secure farms and livestock after a disaster?

… standardised/consistent approach to clean up efforts to avoid unnecessary damage to items?

… develop an individualised approach to clean up efforts and ensuring safety?

… enable informed and respectful volunteer assistance to help disaster victims to retain self- determination?

How might we…

… have mental health councillors available and readily accessible for natural disasters?

… ensure natural disasters don’t exacerbate pre-existing medical conditions?

… help people be better prepared to assist/support family, friends and housemates dealing with bushfire/disaster induced anxiety?

… improve the air quality during times of bushfire?

… help people experiencing mental illness as a result of bushfires and other natural disasters?

… make schools and other buildings ‘smoke proof’

… make an effective and affordable wearable air filter with a light environmental footprint?

… clean smoke-filled air on a large scale?

… create a weatherproof outdoor air filter for towns that can neutralise the effects of greenhouse gases?

… create a portable air filter that individuals can use – turning smoky air into healthy clean air?

… help alleviate anxious thoughts for families during times of disaster and uncertainty?

… develop a cost effective and efficient means of warming a house that negates the need for woodfire heaters?

How might we…

… effectively get as much wildlife out of harm's way as possible?

… ensure there is an ample amount of feed readily available during times of natural disaster?

… ensure feed is used more efficiently so it can go further (not wasted)?

How might we…

… enable telephone networks to utilise any available provider’s infrastructure automatically in times of emergency?

… have interconnected communication over the UHF network between all emergency services?

… ensure there is an alternate source of power for AOSL lines/routers when mains power is down?

… get better predictive tools to use for bushfires and natural disaster?

… use drones to help us see where the problem is and take action before the fires start?

… replace fossil fuels to assist with mitigating climate change?

… use fuel that doesn’t emit harmful chemicals?

How might we…

… ensure evacuation centres are equipped and ready to respond in times of emergency?

… accommodate evacuees comfortably with technology available?

… help people prepare for oncoming storm/bushfire seasons?

… create a place that people can readily gather in times of disaster and emergency that has power and essential supplies/resources?

… better understand what we can and can’t do in times of natural disaster?

… attain a risk assessment of properties immediately after a disaster has occurred (including powerlines, glass and mess)?

… help people get into the mindset to be prepared for next time there is a natural disaster?

… ensure international students and travellers are prepared and safe during a bushfire emergency?

… get real-time updates on fire activity and a risk prediction model that factors in terrain and wind direction + speed?

… warn households of impending fire threat in a similar way to how tsunami warnings are given?

… educate people about the difference between being safe in a bushfire compared to a house fire?

… help people devise many bushfire contingency plans so that if one plan fails, they have other options?

… provide people a safe place to shelter from bushfire if they decide to stay and defend their home?

… educate people how to live with fire as a part of life?

… more effectively help people be more fire ready?

… more effectively predict fires and stop them from coming where they are a danger to life and property?

… increase the number or effectiveness of fire fighters?

… address climate change and water security?

… empower individuals to be more equipped to look after themselves during bushfires and not rely on RFS assistance?

… use creative mediums to raise bushfire awareness and educate about risk, preparedness and safety more effectively?

… track fires and stop them before they can get dangerous?

… create a safe place for people, pets and livestock to shelter from bushfire if they decide to stay and defend their home?

… create a small portable tool with extinguishing capabilities combined with plans for people to use in an emergency?

… alternative accommodation be available that would enable people to continue living within their communities?

… prevent people being stuck inside a house or place?

… enable people to be more informed ahead of time so they can make informed decisions regarding travel plans?

How might we…

… be better educated in insurance matters that arise during a natural disaster or emergency?

… learn how to advocate and what is possible in our individual situations?

… attain a bank loan when there are issues attaining insurance due to natural disasters?

… attain future insurance for a house that has been impacted by a natural disaster?

… enable people to keep working through an emergency or natural disaster and not lose income?

… avoid financial loss if bookings get cancelled due to natural disasters?