May 2018 - Disaster & Emergency Management Conference

herve May 31, 2018 Community Recovery, Community Resilience, Disaster, flood, Natural Disasters

Dungog Floods: A Case Study Of Spontaneous Coordination and Community Led Recovery

In April 2015 the small rural community of Dungog, in the Hunter Valley region of NSW, experienced a significant flooding event which resulted in the loss of 3 lives and the inundation of over 100 homes. The community responded by…

herve May 17, 2018 2018 Australian & New Zealand Disaster & Emergency Management Conference

Who Are the Real First Responders?

The 2018 Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference is on next week over the 21-22 May at The Star Gold Coast. Mr Jesse Mcneilly, Director at Safe Response joins us at the Conference to discuss ‘Who Are…

herve May 16, 2018 2018 Australian & New Zealand Disaster & Emergency Management Conference, Disaster Management, disaster management education, Disaster Planning, Disaster Preparedness, disaster research, emergency planning, emergency preparedness

Are we prepared for the deliberate use of chemical and biological materials in Australia?

By Dr Rebecca Hoile, Torrens Resilience Institute, World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre, Flinders University Effective response for an all-hazard emergency is underpinned by proper preparedness measures. Yet are we prepared for the deliberate use of chemical and biological materials? A…

herve May 16, 2018 2018 Australian & New Zealand Disaster & Emergency Management Conference

Navigating the Post-Disaster Environment: Reviewed National Principles for Disaster Recovery

The 2018 Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference is on next week over the 21-22 May at The Star Gold Coast. Ms Mariela Diaz, Director, Emergency Management Branch & Chair with the Department Of Health And Human…

herve May 15, 2018 2018 Australian & New Zealand Disaster & Emergency Management Conference

Building A Future Volunteer Workforce

The 2018 Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference is on next week over the 21-22 May at The Star Gold Coast. Ms Sally Baisden, Program Manager with PCYC Emergency Services Cadets joins us at the Conference to…

herve May 14, 2018 2018 Australian & New Zealand Disaster & Emergency Management Conference

Community Bushfire Connection

The 2018 Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference is on next week over the 21-22 May at The Star Gold Coast. Mr Andy Gillham, Ranger in Charge Fire & Emergency Operations with Central Gippsland District joins us…

herve May 11, 2018 2018 Australian & New Zealand Disaster & Emergency Management Conference

DFO – Essendon – Lessons Learned

The 2018 Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference is on this month over the 21-22 May at The Star Gold Coast. Mr Marc Klomp, Risk Manager – Crisis & Emergency Management Vicinity Centres, Mr Dan Sheilds, Joint…

herve May 9, 2018 2018 Australian & New Zealand Disaster & Emergency Management Conference

Research Through the Looking Glass: The Importance of Perspective

The 2018 Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference is on this month over the 21-22 May at The Star Gold Coast. Dr John Bates, Research Director with Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC joins us at the Conference…

herve May 8, 2018 2018 Australian & New Zealand Disaster & Emergency Management Conference

A Tale of 3 Cities: The 2011 Evacuation of Cairns Base Hospital

The 2018 Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference is on this month over the 21-22 May at The Star Gold Coast. Dr Jeannette Young, Chief Health Officer and Deputy Director-General Prevention Division with the Department of Health,…

herve May 4, 2018 2018 Australian & New Zealand Disaster & Emergency Management Conference

Interagency Co-ordination and Response in Times of Crisis

The 2018 Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference is on this month over the 21-22 May at The Star Gold Coast. Major General Greg Bilton, AM, CSC, Deputy Chief of Joint Operations with the Department of Defence…