New exhibition a timely reminder

The Victoria Police Museum at WTC Wharf has a timely reminder of the dangers of bushfires for everyone with its new exhibition, ‘Things of Fire and Ash: Remembering Black Saturday.’

The exhibition celebrates the strength and resilience of young people affected by the 2009 bushfires, through photographs taken by photographer Lilli Waters.

The exhibition also includes personal stories from those affected.

Victoria Police Museum curator Kate Spinks she had wanted this exhibition because she was so impressed by the reaction of young people to the devastation they faced.

“I was really inspired by how these young people have all come together as a group to support each other and help each other heal from the trauma their community experienced as a result of the bushfires,” Ms Spinks said.

“It got me thinking about how our museum could provide a space for them to tell their unique story and share their experiences with the wider Melbourne community about Black Saturday and its impact.”