Is your school bushfire ready?

The 2025–26 bushfire season starts in October. All schools and school boarding premises must ensure they are bushfire ready.

Being bushfire ready is not just a requirement for schools on the Bushfire At-Risk Register(opens in a new window). All schools and school boarding premises must consider the risk of bushfire for their activities, including camps, excursions, and student transport.

Weather conditions and bushfire ratings should be checked leading up to activities and on the day of the activity.

Our Guidelines on bushfire preparedness registered school and school boarding premises(opens in a new window) outline the important requirements schools must comply with. There are additional responsibilities if your school campuses or school boarding premises are on the Bushfire At-Risk Register(opens in a new window).