Events

EMPA exists to lead and support the evolution of effective communication and community engagement before, during and after emergencies, by providing a network for all who practise and research in this sector. For those working in emergency or crisis communications, the EMPA conference offers a platform to engage with professionals across various sectors, enriching the knowledge and capabilities of attendees, particularly in crisis situations such as biosecurity emergencies.

Registrations are now open. More information and the full conference program are available at https://www.empa.org.au/

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. AIDR welcomes Professor Lauren Rickards, Director of the La Trobe Climate Change Adaptation Lab. Lauren is one of the foremost systems thinkers in the world and will show us how to understand systemic risk and apply this approach to our work. This webinar will help participants think systemically about the interconnected and cascading nature of disaster risk. Registrations are now open. For more information visit https://www.aidr.org.au/events/51453?locationId=53629

AFAC25 Conference & Exhibition powered by INTERSCHUTZ is Australasia’s largest and most comprehensive emergency management conference and exhibition. Brought to you by AFAC, Deutsche Messe, the Institution of Fire Engineers (Australia), Women and Firefighting Australasia (WAFA) and the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR). This year’s conference theme, "From local to global: leveraging systems, capability and connection", will explore the intersection of society, systems, and technology, and how we can capitalise on both local expertise and global connections to build a safer future together. Registrations are now open. For more information visit https://www.afacconference.com.au/