Despite making up 18 per cent of the population, people with disability account for nearly half of fire-related fatalities.

In a country where bushfires are a constant fear, advocates argue systemic failures in emergency preparedness put lives at risk.

Story by Powerd Media

Image: Image: Shutterstock – John Crux

Produced By: Emma Myers

Featured In Story: Megan Spindler Smith – Deputy CEO of People with Disability Australia, Stuart Mawbey – Volunteer SES Emergency serviceman, and Clare Gibellini – Policy Officer for Women with Disabilities Australia

First aired on The Wire, Monday 10 February 2025