
MADRA News Updates
Stay informed with the latest updates and developments from MADRA. Check back regularly to stay up-to-date with our ongoing efforts to rebuild and strengthen the Mallacoota district.

Environment and Biodiversity Pillar Sessions - May 2021
An invitation to the Environment and Biodiversity Pillar Sessions on 25 May 2021 and a copy of the voting form

People and Wellbeing Pillar Sessions - May 2021
An invitation to the People and Wellbeing Pillar Sessions on 11 May 2021 and a copy of the voting form

Business and Economy Pillar Sessions - April 2021
An invitation to the Business and Economy Sessions on 27 April 2021 and a copy of the voting form

Buildings and Infrastructure Pillar Sessions - April 2021
An invitation to the Buildings and Infrastructure Sessions on 13 April 2021 and a copy of the voting form

Fuel Management Working Group outline, intentions and progress
Information about the Mallacoota Bushfire Fuel Management Planning Group, now a Working Party under the umbrella of MADRA. The group consists of volunteer community members and representatives from each of the relevant agencies.

Community Consultation Sessions 2021
An invitation to the Community Consultation Sessions in March 2021
Draft Community Recovery Plan – Chapter Nine Summary
Information about the draft Recovery Plan Chapter Nine – Environment and Biodiversity – and a request for community feedback.

Draft Community Recovery Plan – Chapter Six Summary
Information about the draft Recovery Plan Chapter Six – People and Wellbeing – and a request for community feedback.

MADRA Incorporation - February 2021
Announcing that applications to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and the Australian Taxation Office for incorporation, charitable and deductible gift recipient status have been approved.

Draft Community Recovery Plan – Chapter Eight Summary
Information about the draft Recovery Plan Chapter Eight – Business and Economy – and a request for community feedback.

Mallacoota and District Commemoration - December 2020
The release of ‘One Year On’, a film to commemorate the first anniversary of the Black Summer fires in the Mallacoota & District regions.
MADRA Update - 23 December 2020
MADRA’s hard work is paying off - info about planned Genoa Bridge rebuild and Main Hall upgrade, grant writing assistance, the draft Recovery Plan and upcoming community consultation in 2021.

A Message from MADRA - 15 December 2020
A message acknowledging our community’s grief but expressing thanks and hope for the future.

A message to visitors from the people who live here
A message to visitors produced by the Wellbeing Group to help the local community through the first summer season after the fires.

Draft Community Recovery Plan – Chapter Seven Summary
Information about the draft Recovery Plan Chapter Seven – Buildings and Infrastructure – and a request for community feedback.

Fire Science and Forest Management webinar link
What do experts look for when they assess risk in the bush? How is the landscape managed and how do approaches differ depending on the terrain? Learn more about fire fuel management in this latest webinar from the Mallacoota and District Recovery Association.

3rd Webinar – Fire Science and Forest Management
Learn more about fire fuel management in this latest webinar in the Understanding Fire Management series: Fire Science and Forest Management. Guest Speakers: Greg McCarthy, Fire Ecologist and Fire Behaviour Analyst, DELWP; Ross Cutlack, Fuel Management Planner, DELWP; and Stephanie Montague, Vegetation Manager, CFA

Draft Community Recovery Plan – Chapter Four Summary
Information about the draft Recovery Plan Chapter Four – Needs Assessment and Recovery Strategies – and a request for community feedback.

MADRA Employment Opportunity
If you are interested in becoming the new full time MADRA Bushfire Administration Officer - please go to the links provided and apply by 29 November.
MADRA News - Nov 2020
As the first anniversary of the bushfire approaches, it’s timely to take stock of what we we’ve achieved, and where we are heading. Read about MADRA’s advocacy work, other activities and the development of our Community Recovery Plan.