Adelaide Hills Council’s Towards Community Led Emergency Resilience project has been awarded the Resilient Australia Local Government award for building community resilience to disasters.
The project supports communities in preparing for bushfires and other emergencies, drawing from past experiences in the Adelaide Hills district.
It focuses on a community-led approach and enhancement of local capacity and emergency resilience.
The Charleston Community Centre also received the South Australian Resilient Australia Community Award.
State winners will be considered for the national Resilient Australia Awards.