Kintsugi Heroes was proud to partner with the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre to launch ‘Kintsugi Heroes – Alpine Special’ which chronicles community resilience amidst the Alpine Black Summer Fires.
It offers firsthand accounts of the Alpine community’s struggles and triumphs amidst the devastating fires of 2019/2020 and the added challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The series also showcases how community members have come together to support one another during these difficult times.
BOOKS AND EVENTS
Alpine Bushfire Recovery Stories
The series contains accounts from different perspectives, such as author Janich Newham who fought to save her property (house and cattle farm) which was in the direct line of the fire, with her son and husband.
Other stories include the president of the Myrtleford Bowling Club, and the pivotal role played by this club and other not-for profit community organisations in connecting people during times of crisis. There are also stories from the Rotary District 9790 Bushfire Recovery Committee in supporting farmers and the community in the immediate aftermath.
