DisasterWISE hosted Senator Sheldon - Special Envoy for Disaster Recovery - to engage in a rich dialogue with people of lived and learned experience of community-led recovery in June.
Whilst recently…
In a special event, Strathewen and Anglesea Primary Schools had the privilege of engaging with Cindi Preller, who is the Director of the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo, Hawaii. Cindi,…
This June, the DisasterWise community gathered for an insightful get-together featuring Josh Collings from Acres and Acres in Corryong. The theme of the event focused on a critical issue facing…
In the wake of a disaster, communities often face immense challenges, from physical destruction to emotional trauma. However, people can connect, learn and support each other through these times, and…
Last month, Sumarlinah and I had the opportunity of travelling to Mildura for the annual Changefest: Rivers of Change; People, Places and Possibilities. The DisasterWISE submission had been accepted and…
The Black Summer Fires created havoc in so many communities. Roads were blocked, power was out, telecommunications were down, not just for a few days but for weeks. The flow…
In the idyllic, coastal town of Eden, located halfway between Melbourne and Sydney, a remarkable initiative has been unfolding, led by two community-minded women, Jodie Stewart and Sharon Wellard. The…
I'm Alan Jones, and I've been through a lifetime of challenges and adventures, primarily in emergency services. Born in 1947 in Sydney, I am a baby boomer and spent my…
“No one is a recovery expert” – my learnings from working in disaster recovery over the last decade.
Who is Jason Helps?
I grew up in Pakenham Upper, and my first taste of Disaster was the Ash Wednesday fires. Our property overlooked Upper Beaconsfield, and I remember Dad…
