Australian and New Zealand disaster and emergency management conference
Abstract submission is now open.
2015 will be the 4th Annual Conference, continuing the support for the Disaster and Emergency Management community. The focus on natural disasters will continue with the conference theme of “EARTH; FIRE AND RAIN”.
The Conference will feature multi-agency presentations covering all phases of emergency and disaster management – prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. There will be representation by fire, ambulance, emergency, rescue, volunteer, defence and health sectors.
Presentations will facilitate discussion and provide a spotlight on developing leaders in Disaster and Emergency Community. The conference program will include an extensive range of topics with Keynotes, Concurrent Sessions, Case Studies, Workshops and Posters.
The Conference is a joint initiative of four 'not-for-profit' organisations: Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC, Australian Institute of Emergency Services, Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association Inc, Association for Sustainability in Business Inc.
Last year conference approach was delivering an inclusive, engaging and contemporary program. In keeping with this approach, 2015 will be no different and will include a focus on research whilst maintaining an interest on showcasing contemporary innovation and approaches to disaster and emergency management. One of the strengths of the ANZDMC is its broad applicability to a wider range of the disaster and emergency management community; this includes and is not limited to health, welfare, maritime, volunteers, fire, search and rescue and law enforcement.
Conference Topics
-Innovation in Emergency & Disaster Management and Governance
-Leadership in Disasters: measuring effectiveness and strategies
-Risk Management, Reduction and Communication
-Recovery: Defining, Planning, Measuring and Financing
-Disaster Funding, Law and Policies
-New Technology and Social Media
-Public Health: Risk, Response, Recovery & Resilience
-Volunteers: engagement, training and support
-Community Resilience: initiatives, engagement and recovery
-At Risk Groups: vulnerable elements of society
-Behaviour change: cultural, public and organisational
-Animals: emergencies and disasters
-Resilience in Infrastructure
-International Disasters
-Local Government Initiatives
-Open Topics
Keynote Speakers
-Deputy Commissioner Brett Pointing APM, Regional Operations, Queensland Police Service
-Dr Richard Thornton, Chief Executive Officer, Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC
-Samantha Chard, Assistant Secretary, Emergency Management Policy Branch, National Security Resilience Policy Division, Attorney-General’s Department
-Professor Kevin Ronan, Director of Clinical Masters Training Program, School of Psychology, CQ University
-Sharyn Mitten, CEO, St John Ambulance South Australia
-Tony Pearce, Inspector-General for Emergency Management
Workshops – 3rd May 2015
Pre-conference workshops are available for delegates and non-delegates as an optional extra. Key issues in disaster and emergency management such as Risk Management and Contingency Planning will be discussed