Community-based disaster risk reduction: Putting communities at the centre
Time
1.00pm-2.00pm (AEST)
About
The Resilience Matters webinar series will focus on systems, environments and human factors that intersect to influence the varying levels of risk, harm and equity that people experience before, during and after a disaster.
Presenters from a variety of research, government and community backgrounds will be invited to provide their insights and perspectives as we seek to understand how we can reduce harm in these systems to reduce disaster risk and build resilience.
Throughout the series, we will build on these foundational concepts. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to these concepts, or somewhere in between.
Look out for new webinars as they are developed and added to the events calendar.
Webinar nine: Community-based disaster risk reduction: Putting communities at the centre
Communities are not passive recipients of disaster planning and recovery. They are critical partners in identifying risks, strengthening local capacity and driving long-term resilience.
Join us for this Resilience Matters webinar as we explore the principles and practice of community-based disaster risk reduction. Through stories, lessons and practical examples, our speakers will examine how communities can play a central role in identifying and addressing the risks that matter most to them.
Hear from Maree Grenfell, founder of Once Upon Tomorrow and a leading practitioner in community and disaster resilience, alongside Natasha Odgers and Sally Foreman from Neighbourhood Centres Queensland. Together, they will share insights from their work supporting community-led initiatives, building local leadership and strengthening the relationships and networks that underpin resilience.
This webinar will be of interest to emergency management practitioners, local government, community organisations, resilience and recovery professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in strengthening community-based approaches to disaster risk reduction.