Where were you that day that the fire broke out and what was your immediate reaction?
In Kinglake township. Fought the fires in Kinglake township area.
How were you/your family/communities affected by these fires?
Father lost his home. Lost friends.
Do the effects of that event still linger on after all these years?
Suffer from PTSD today.
Do you think the governement response was adequate and/or effective?
No.
Is there anything that could have been done by the government/the local offices to prevent this tragic event?
Yes. Back-burning. Better communications.
Do you personally believe that climate change has something to do with the eruption of bush fires, rising heat waves and rising sea levels?
Yes.