Gold Coast, Queensland
Australia

5th Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference

Organizer(s) Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association Inc Australian Institute of Emergency Services Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre
Venue
Jupiters Hotel
Date
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About:

The Conference theme "Earth, Fire and Rain" will continue to address planning, response and the introduction of innovative techniques in management of disasters, emergencies and hazards.

The Conference Program will include an extensive range of topics with Keynotes, Concurrent Sessions, Case Studies, Panel Discussions and Poster Presentations.

Topics:

  • International response to disasters
  • The recovery process
  • Understanding and enhancing resilience
  • Volunteers in emergencies
  • Consequence management – from preparation to business continuity
  • Crisis leadership
  • Psycho-social implications of disaster management
  • Emerging technology and capability needs
  • Urban Search and Rescue
  • Open topic

Who should attend?

  • State Emergency Services
  • Australian Federal Police
  • Fire & Emergency Services
  • SES/Volunteer Organisations
  • Red Cross
  • Defence Force
  • University / educational institutes / researchers / academics
  • Policymakers / Government / Local Government / Councils
  • Emergency services managers
  • Urban Search and Rescue
  • Health services
  • Asset managers / business consultants
  • Planners / risk assessors
  • Facility managers (aged care, hospitals)
  • Insurers/ financial institutions
  • Infrastructure/ equipment providers

Cost:

Category Early-bird Standard rate
Full registration member $780 $880
Full registration non-member $880 $980
Full registration presenter $680 $780
Full registration concession $600 $700
Day delegate registration $500 $600

Register online.

Key dates:

  • Abstracts close: Monday 8 February 2016
  • Notification to authors: Monday 22 February 2016
  • Author acceptances: Friday 4 March 2016
  • Draft program available: Monday 7 March 2016
  • Early bird registrations close: Monday 18 April 2016
  • Peer review paper due: Friday 22 April 2016
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