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CFA celebrates International Day of Sign Languages

Today is the third annual International Day of Sign Languages, an opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.

23 Sep 2021 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Working together for a common goal

Primary-school-aged students can be “influencers” when it comes to bushfire preparedness according to research by RMIT University’s Dr Briony Towers.

20 Sep 2021 Community Safety Environment People

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Bushfire commemoration: learning from the past to prepare for the future

Leanne Cutcher, University of Sydney and Graham Dwyer, Swinburne University of Technology write about their recent research, which was part funded by CFA and involved interviews with several CFA firef ...

17 Sep 2021 Health and Safety People Planning and Research

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Nominations for 2022 Spirit of CFA Awards now open

Nominations for the 2022 Spirit of CFA Awards are now open, recognising outstanding contributions made by CFA volunteers and staff.

9 Sep 2021 Honours and Awards People

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Building connections is the key to a wellbeing check

Two decades as a peer support person has taught CFA District 5 Headquarters Brigade volunteer and Commander David Ferguson that forming a connection is key to getting to the bottom of whether someone ...

9 Sep 2021 Health and Safety Partnerships People

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CFA’s reminder to 'check in' with others this R U OK? DAY

Amid a particularly challenging past two years for Victorians, CFA is marking R U OK? Day and highlighting the importance of mental health and wellbeing on Thursday, 9 September.

9 Sep 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA peer promotes the importance of listening

A North East firefighter is encouraging people to seek a genuine check-in of family, friends and colleagues, as CFA marks R U OK? Day.

9 Sep 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA leader shares his mental health journey

Long-time senior CFA firefighter, Glenn Harrap, shares his own challenges around mental wellbeing this R U OK? Day, hoping to help stamp out the ‘blokey’ culture around men’s mental health.

9 Sep 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships locked in for 2022 at Mooroopna

After the success of 2021, CFA will again hold the 2022 CFA VFBV State Firefighter Championships in Mooroopna.

7 Sep 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Stepping up for mental health awareness

For the second year in a row, the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb is going virtual.

7 Sep 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA contributes to care pack for young Afghan arrivals

Young Afghan children who have left their country to live in Victoria will be greeted with care packages from CFA and other organisations.

6 Sep 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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Busy life balanced by self-care for Moe firefighter

Women’s Health Week runs from 6 - 10 September and focuses on encouraging women to ensure they are setting aside time for their own health and wellbeing.

6 Sep 2021 Health and Safety People

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