Who says disaster prep has to be all serious?

This week at Mullumbimby High, young people on our Surviving Disasters course created their own disaster zines, cutting, glueing, doodling, and designing pages that explored floods, bushfires, and what it means to be ready.

The zine making activity brought laughter, imagination, and collaboration as the students encourage us all to “be like Karl” and “don’t put it off, Prepare!’.

The zines captured everything from “stay or go” decision-making, to what to pack in an emergency kit, all expressed in the unique voices of the students!

Our young people, and all of us, can learn deeply while being creative, playful, and connected. Disaster resilience isn’t just about checklists — it’s also about how we share knowledge, express ideas, and support each other in ways that feel meaningful and fun.