 A key area of my work has been research on human behaviour and decision-making in a bushfire context. It has led to collaboration with Dr Ken Straughan to embed self-evacuation archetypes research in CFA's decisions and practices. The findings highlight key needs and issues for different groups in high bushfire-esque areas. There are a series of projects with a range of different partners. We've been using the research to enhance existing approaches and communication. I feel my skills as a broker are becoming increasingly important, helping to connect people to the research and working with them to find practical uses for it. A central element of the work that I do involves highlighting the diverse needs of individuals, households and groups and communities and the importance of adapting our approaches to better meet these needs. In this respect, hopefully the research and evaluation work is making a significant contribution in this area.