Neighbours with Benefits: Why Strong Communities Bounce Back Faster from Disasters

When disaster strikes, it’s not just emergency services or government agencies stepping in—it’s everyday people, neighbours helping neighbours, and community groups rallying together. Turns out, the mum or bloke next door with a chainsaw and a knack for fixing things is just as important as the official response teams—because let’s be real, bureaucracy doesn’t clear fallen trees or get your power back on nearly as fast as a determined local with a toolbox and a can-do attitude.