Murrindindi Shire Bushfire

Memorial Update
November 2010

Memorial engagement about to commence

Starting the
As a community, we have an opportunity to create something that will pay tribute to
conversation…
loved ones lost in the fires, as well as those who lost homes and property, and those
who were affected in other ways by the bushfires that forever changed our lives. A memorial is a personal
tribute and each person
Planning is under way for consultation that will guide the development of an may want to express their
inclusive and appropriate memorial concept for Murrindindi Shire. memory in their own way.

Through the assistance of Professional Public Relations (PPR) consultation We encourage you to
come forward with your
activities will commence early next year, with the aim of capturing the desires, ideas
ideas and would like to
and stories of as many people within our community as possible. know, for example:
What sort of memorial? • What is the purpose of
While memorials can carry different meanings for each individual, they aim to the memorial and what
will it mean to the
preserve the memory of the people who shared in an experience. Over time, they
community?
can grow in importance and meaning, representing a time in a community’s history • What sort of feelings or
where great adversity and loss was overcome. emotions would you like
No concept or predetermined ideas have been established for the memorial as yet. reflected in the
memorial?
This memorial, or memorials, will be developed for our community, by our
• How should the
community. memorial/s meaning be
expressed?
How will the memorial be developed?
The development of a memorial for the Murrindindi Shire must be a community effort and a collaboration between
all community members, including those who were flame affected and those who were not. We all have stories to
tell and ideas to share, and this is an opportunity to capture these reflections and pay tribute to our strength and
community spirit.
Throughout 2011 there will be a range of opportunities for members of the community to engage in whatever way
they feel comfortable. This will include:
• Forums, events and workshops • Online based forums and tools
• One-on-one meetings and interviews • Art, poetry and other programs
Newsletters, media and other publications will be used to provide information about the engagement opportunities
and to share the information being gathered.
We believe this process is an important part of healing for our community and hope that you will share your ideas in
whatever way you are able. We encourage you to begin the conversation by calling us on 1800 637 876 or emailing
communityfeedback@bigpond.com.

Contact us: Phone: 1800 637 876 (free-call)

Email: communityfeedback@bigpond.com
Web: www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au