Search Results - "Australian journal of emergency management"

SENDAI Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030

“…Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 - National Strategy for Disaster Resilience - disaster risk reduction - sustainable development - managing disaster risk…”
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Flooding Facebook: the use of social media during the Queensland and Victorian floods by Deanne Bird, Megan Ling, Katharine Haynes

“…Study into the use of Facebook during 2010/11 Victorian and Queensland floods for the dissemination of information to and by members of the public, news media…”
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Urban design and wildfire engineering at the wildland-urban interface: a review of international urban planning and building requirements by Penney, Greg, Baker, Greg, Valencia, Andres, Gorham, Danial

“…It has been almost a decade since Gonzalez-Mathiesen and March (2014) completed their international analysis that identified 9 design features for wildfire…”
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Analysing institutional responses towards disaster risk reduction: challenges and antecedents by Owi, Toinpre, Mackee, Jamie, Gajendran, Thayaparan

“…Globally, the frequency and magnitude of weather-related hazards poses significant challenges for governments and the private and the not-for-profit sectors…”
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A review of cognitive aids and their application to emergency management in Australia by Penney, Greg, Bearman, Chris, Hayes, Peter, McLennan, Jim, Butler, Philip, Flin, Rhona

“…Decision-making in disasters and major crises faced by emergency services globally is a difficult combination of science and art to master. To assist…”
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Cordon operations and decision-making following earthquakes: a model for understanding cordons in practice by Shrestha, Shakti, Orchiston, Caroline

“…The increasing use of cordons after major seismic events necessitates an improved understanding of how post-earthquake cordons work in practice. The use of…”
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The South Australian Department of Health and Wellbeing approach to emergency management during the COVID-19 pandemic by Jackson, Aaron

“…This paper summarises the strategic and operational approaches to emergency management taken by the South Australian Department of Health and Wellbeing (better…”
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Training to improve emergency management decision-making: what the research literature tells us by McLennan, Jim, Hayes, Peter, Bearman, Chris, Penney, Greg, Butler, Philip, Flin, Rhona

“…The importance of training for effective performance in high-stakes, high-risk work settings is well-known. Successful training is the systematic acquisition…”
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Emergency management decision-making in a changing world: 3 key challenges by Butler, Philip, Flin, Rhona, Bearman, Chris, Hayes, Peter, Penney, Greg, McLennan, Jim

“…Managing emergencies is taxing for individuals due to the stress of making decisions in dangerous, high-stakes and time-constrained environments. These…”
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Safeguarding crowded spaces against terrorism by Milad Haghani

“…Crowded places are susceptible to terrorist threats, necessitating proactive safety measures encompassing legislative action, risk assessment mandates and…”
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NZDF uniformed women's performance, health and wellbeing: Developing a research agenda by H J Hopkins, L C Keaney, N A Quinn, S A Rodrigues

“…The principal role of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is to protect the sovereign territory of New Zealand and the neighbouring Pacific Region and…”
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Addressing gender inequity in firefighting: The Role of Women and Firefighting Australasia by Melinda McDonald

“…With the changing effects of high-risk hazards, technological advances and the shifting demographics of communities, the pursuit of equity, diversity and…”
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Gender equity in fire and emergency services is a global goal by Erin Liston-Abel

“…In March 2024, an Australasian contingent of AFAC member representatives attended the United Nations 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women in…”
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Tailoring emergency and disaster preparedness engagement approaches for culturally and linguistically diverse communities by Hayes, Hailey, Ryan, Naomi

“…The effects of emergencies and disasters pose greater challenges for people within culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Several barriers…”
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The Australasian Women in Emergencies Network: A catalyst for gender equity and resilience by Bridget Tehan, Amanda Lamont

“…The establishment and growth of the Australasian Women in Emergencies Network (AWE) marks a significant step towards diversity, equity and resilience across…”
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The power of words: Why 'vulnerability' should not be applied to First Nations peoples by Ammie Howell

“…Language and its context are a powerful tool. Language holds persuasion, has lasting effects and has the ability to assert power as well as influence social…”
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Disaster context sheets leverage data to enhance community engagement by Loriana Bethune

“…In a new initiative designed to improve gender responsiveness before, during and after disasters, Gender and Disaster Australia (GADAus) curated a series of…”
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A flood of support: Rotary's nationwide campaign to combat domestic violence by David Harmon

“…In Ballina, a Rotary club is changing the community's understanding and response to domestic and family violence. The club organised a groundbreaking community…”
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Innovating for inclusion: Victoria Police Trans and Gender Diverse Employee Network by Jeremy Oliver, Eda Sofía Correa Bernini

“…Victoria Police has a number of employee networks for employees to connect with one another around shared interests and identities. The Trans and Gender…”
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Shifting language in emergency management: From 'vulnerability' to 'authenticity' by Sharon Bourke

“…In the high-stress, high-stakes world of emergency management, where decisions can mean the difference between life and death, there exists a silent yet…”
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