It presents the following:
- The scope in which DRR networks operate in (international, national, state/territory, regional, local)
- The identified network sectors in the Australian DRR space
- The identified gaps or unmet needs across existing groups/networks in DRR
Distribution of networks operating scope
The survey findings indicate that the identified networks tend to primarily operate at a local level, followed by national, state/territory, regional, and international (see Figure 1). These findings likely reflect where respondents most often engage with collaboration in practice – particularly at the community and regional scale. This suggests that collaboration is strongly place based, while also supported by broader state, national, and international connections.
Each network sector was ranked and classified in order of frequency, from most to least mentioned (see Figure 2). The distribution of responses reflects the professional backgrounds and networks of survey participants rather than the full landscape of DRR networks in Australia. Mentions were concentrated around ‘Emergency management’, ‘Social services’, and ‘Community resilience and recovery’. This suggests differences in visibility and connectivity rather than relative importance, and points to potential opportunities to strengthen cross‑sector awareness and collaboration. The findings should be interpreted as an indication of network familiarity rather than a comprehensive picture of DRR networks across Australia.