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Beyond Bushfires

Locality: Carlton, Victoria, Australia

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25.01.2022 *Webinar on the economic impacts of disasters* Prof Mehmet Ulubasoglu (Deakin University) will present the latest findings into the short- and medium-term economic impacts of disasters on different demographic and sectors in Australia in an upcoming webinar. Tuesday 11 August 2020 at 11am AEST.... Register: https://www.bnhcrc.com.au//2020-economics-disaster-recover Prof Ulubasoglu also wrote this great article back in February about how disasters can increase economic inequality, which gives a taste of his findings: https://theconversation.com/natural-disasters-increase-ineq

24.01.2022 This great infographic may be of interest to those involved in COVID-19 recovery planning to help inform discussions, applying the National Principles for Disaster Recovery to the COVID-19 recovery. It has been developed by Emergency Management Australia in collaboration with members on the Social Recovery Reference Group.

23.01.2022 The Victorian Department of Education and Training are recruiting four Bushfire Recovery Practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced psychologists or social workers who want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people impacted by the recent bushfires. Two positions in Outer Gippsland: https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobs/VG-DET-SRSG-SEVR1462299... The two positions in Ovens Murray will be advertised soon.

23.01.2022 Our colleagues at Phoenix Australia are showcasing their new Disaster Mental Health Hub, a fantastic site for accessing useful resources, including some we have contributed. Join us this Thursday afternoon - https://events.humanitix.com/improving-mental-health-outcom

21.01.2022 Valuable insights into parenting challenges after disasters from Dr Lauren Kosta and Professor Louise Harms, based on parents' experiences after Black Saturday - see page 9 of the latest Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) newsletter on disaster resilience and recovery. "Thinking of how to support children and families following a disaster involves being aware of the experiences of parents. Expert advice on strategies... for helping children is certainly a form of support parents seek and appreciate, but it is only one part of the puzzle. The experience of parenting both influences and is influenced by parent’s own recovery following a disaster. Acknowledging the range of challenges parents face, can be useful to thinking about service provision as well as helping parents feel heard, understood and supported in difficult times." https://asmr.org.au///2020/05/ASMR-Newsletter-May-2020.pdf

20.01.2022 Lisa was asked to speak to the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements panel yesterday as an expert witness - a fantastic opportunity to share what has been learnt from the past 10+ years of research, to help guide recovery efforts. Thanks to all those who have been involved along the way for your valuable contributions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdjcPahTuck

20.01.2022 Come join our team! A Level B position is open to an experienced researcher in #disasterresearch The start to 2020 has been marked by multiple disaster events creating an increased demand for evidence relating to disaster recovery and community resilience. We are looking for a researcher with relevant experience in disaster research and collaboration with government/agency/community partners to join a high profile disaster research team at the University of Melbourne known for the Beyond Bushfires study, ReCap and research relating to children and disasters. https://careers.pageuppeople.com//research-fellow-communit

19.01.2022 Our partners at Bushfire Recovery Victoria are recruiting for a Senior Research and Evaluation Officer: https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobs/VG-BRV-RSP-1511472 Applications close Feb 22nd

18.01.2022 How can we support children affected by the bushfires and the pandemic? Prof Lisa Gibbs will be speaking at this online forum on 18 June run by The University of Melbourne https://events.unimelb.edu.au/view/event/event_id/6929

17.01.2022 Last chance to provide feedback on the ReCap guide will be March 31st - please get in touch with any thoughts! http://www.recoverycapitals.org.au/

15.01.2022 Disaster resilience and recovery conversations are filled with mentions of community, but collapsing various groups together this way fails to acknowledge tha...t people experience disasters differently. For Indigenous peoples whose experiences are shaped by vastly different historical and cultural contexts to non-Indigenous Australians the lack of understanding or cultural safety demonstrated by government agencies and non-government organisations created additional trauma during the Black Summer bushfires. A insightful article by our ANU colleague Bhiamie Williamson and our CCW team member Phoebe Quinn

14.01.2022 For those who were affected by the summer season of bushfires, we know the onset of the pandemic must be making things even harder than they were already and we are advocating for your needs every day. We are working closely with key government and emergency management agencies to keep converting our research evidence into guidance for bushfire recovery work. Spending time together and supporting each is so important after a disaster recovery experience but obviously complic...ated by the current measures to prevent the spread of the virus. The term being used is social isolation but physical separation is actually the goal, so we encourage you to think of creative ways to connect with your family, friends and neighbours while staying safe. This online app developed by charity Gather My Crew (https://gathermycrew.org.au/) that helps people to arrange practical support from their social networks may be of use. It can be used through a buddy system for those not active online. Take care.

13.01.2022 We’re very excited to let you know that ABC, Red Cross and University of Melbourne have been working on a podcast together. It’s called After the Disaster and is a podcast for people who have been affected by disasters. In the podcast, we provide easy to understand, reliable information from people with lived experience, and people who have professional experience. You can listen to Episode 1 now, and new episodes will be released weekly. ... Presented by Dr Kate Brady. https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/after-the-disaster/

10.01.2022 We know that COVID-19 is affecting everyone differently, and our thoughts are with those attempting to recover from bushfires during this pandemic. We are hoping to speak with people affected by the bushfires who have been asked to self-isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19. By understanding these experiences, we will be able to recommend how better support can be provided. If you are interested in speaking with us please see the details below, and feel free to share with others.

10.01.2022 Australian Red Cross has put together some fantastic resources for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, including: - Tips on looking after yourself and others - An great explanation of how we can save lives together through physical distancing... - Some examples of amazing things people are doing around the world https://www.redcross.org.au/covid19

09.01.2022 We are very excited to share the Guide to Recovery Capitals (ReCap) with you! It is the first of a series of resources to guide people, organisations and governments managing disaster recovery - https://www.redcross.org.au/recap We are piloting the guide, so please don't hesitate to get in touch with any feedback. You can enter your email here if you would like to receive updates about the ReCap project (including the release of further resources): http://eepurl.com/g_lkd5... The guide has been created through an Australia-Aotearoa New Zealand collaboration, and there will be an edition tailored to each country, although both will have broader relevance to other locations. This edition is designed for use in Australia. Many thanks to all involved - Massey University Australian Red Cross Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC and many more!

03.01.2022 Bushfire Recovery Victoria are seeking a senior researcher to join their Evaluation and Research Branch. Applications close this Wednesday 26th. https://careers.vic.gov.au//senior-evaluator-bushfire-reco

02.01.2022 We are pleased to be working with the Burnet Institute on this major study of Victorians' experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in particular we encourage those affected by the 2019/2020 bushfires to register. Please feel free to share!