Thanks to everyone who joined us on our Members meeting tonight.
Here are the notes from the meeting.
Next Tuesday we are inviting all Hub Leaders for a special training night. Looking forward to seeing you then.
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MSR Members Meeting Notes
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Tonight, we used the PREP Matrix — Problem, Resources, Education and People — to explore how we can prepare ourselves, our households and our communities for the coming summer.
Our key areas of discussion included bushfire readiness, water security, food storage and strengthening our local support networks.
Summer Preparedness
PROBLEM — What risks could we face?
Members identified several possible challenges:
An early arrival of warmer weather and an increased risk of bushfires.
Changing weather conditions affecting gardens, vegetation and crop-growing patterns.
Reduced water pressure in town supplies during periods of high demand.
Rising fuel prices and the impact this could have on travel, deliveries and household expenses.
Limited evacuation routes for people living in rural or bushland areas.
The need to plan ahead for animals and livestock during an emergency.
We discussed directed-energy weapons and blue-painted roofs and wondered which blue was effective in protecting against energy weapons. .
RESOURCES — What do we already have?
Members shared a number of useful preparedness resources and ideas:
IBC tanks holding approximately 1,000 litres, fitted with pumps and hose reels and placed on trailers for mobile firefighting.
Generators, solar power banks and backup power options.
Ollas—terracotta irrigation pots that slowly release water into the soil.
Wicking beds and other water-efficient gardening systems.
Regularly maintained 72-hour kits or “bug-out” bags.
Household food reserves ranging from two weeks to twelve months.
Bath-sized water bladders capable of storing approximately 100 litres of clean water during an outage or disruption.
Members were encouraged to check that their equipment is working, accessible and ready to use—not simply stored away.
EDUCATION — What do we need to learn?
Ideas for future learning included:
Choosing crops that can tolerate hotter and drier conditions.
Building and maintaining wicking beds.
Making homemade fertilisers.
Learning soap-making and other practical skills that could also be useful for bartering or exchange.
Improving first-aid knowledge.
Learning how to safely evacuate and protect pets, poultry and livestock.
The Creative Explained channel and book were suggested as useful resources for practical DIY and gardening ideas.
PEOPLE — Who can we rely on?
Preparedness is stronger when we know who we can contact before an emergency occurs.
Members were encouraged to establish five levels of “go-to people”:
Someone in your street or immediate neighbourhood
Someone in your suburb or local area
Someone in your nearest town
Someone elsewhere in your region
Someone outside your state
This provides alternative ways to communicate and seek help if local phone or internet networks fail.
Members were also encouraged to speak with their neighbours about:
Bushfire and evacuation plans
Available water and firefighting equipment
Animals requiring assistance
Who may need additional support
How everyone will communicate during an emergency
MSR Updates and Decisions
Hub Leader Applications
The MSR Hub Leader role will transition to an application process.
This will help us better understand each applicant’s skills, experience, availability and the contribution they would like to make within their local community.
Meeting Times
Future Members Meetings will:
Open at 7:20pm for informal conversation and connection
Officially begin at 7:30pm
Finish promptly at 8:30pm With the room staying open for anyone who wishes to chat longer.
Bulk Meat Opportunity
