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It is important to speak up to #breakthebias

International Women's Day (IWD) each year provides an opportunity to reinforce that everyone has a role to play in forging a more equal world.

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Let your reputation do the talking

International Women’s Day is a day of celebration for Estrella Melero, a Senior Bushfire Risk Analyst with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, leading the taskforce into enhancing how FFMVic approaches bushfire risk.

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Sharing knowledge breaks down bias

As we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is profiling some of its many women in fire who use their extensive expertise and knowledge to help keep Victoria safe from fire and other natural disasters.

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My name is Tamara, don’t call me love!

As we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) continues to work towards gender diversity and equality in its fire and emergency roles.

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Flying to new heights in a Victorian first

Fire Forest Management Victoria (FFMVic) aerial firefighting fleet is an important part of FFMVic’s fire suppression arsenal in the protection of Victorian communities and the environment from fire.

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A family affair continues

With a brother and sister having already experienced working as Project Firefighters (PFF) it was a natural progression for Elijah Firth to follow their lead.

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Women in science: Hunting wildflowers after fire

To celebrate women in science, plant ecologist Annette Muir talks about her ecology fieldwork after the Black Summer Fires and banksias in the bush

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Celebrating the ‘weird and wacky’ in environmental science

As we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is profiling just some of its many female scientists who use their extensive expertise and knowledge to help keep Victoria safe from fire and other natural disasters.

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Curiosity and sharing of knowledge are important for this woman of science

Erika, FFMVic’s Forest Fire Management Officer – Fuel Management for the Tambo District in Gippsland region, first attended the National Youth Science Forum as a high school student, followed by three years as a junior and then senior staff member. It opened her eyes to the world of science beyond the classroom.

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