Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC in East Melbourne, Victoria | Educational research centre

Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC

Locality: East Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9412 9600

Address: 1/340 Albert St 3002 East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.bnhcrc.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Dr Karin Reinke (RMIT University) is using new satellite technology and Australia-specific algorithms to improve how accurately and quickly we can detect fires, informing the effective response of fire managers and creating a safer Australia: bit.ly/3e7aZWd #IWD2021

25.01.2022 If you know of an initiative that fosters community resilience to natural hazards and emergencies, you can nominate someone or submit an application to AIDR's 2021 Resilient Australia Awards, now including a new category about mental health.

25.01.2022 "International linkages are a key part of why the CRC is known as a leading centre of expertise in #naturalhazards research." Our CEO Dr Richard Thornton chats about the ways that worldwide collaborations benefit Australian research in his latest blog: bit.ly/2G6UACk

23.01.2022 In case you missed it, here's some weekend watching: see our CEO Dr Richard Thornton on ABC Landline discussing the upcoming southern bushfire season, the latest #bushfireoutlook and what the 'new normal' means for Australia's fire seasons: https://ab.co/368SjkK

23.01.2022 "The experience of putting together a new research program gave us the important opportunity to explore what the key issues really were and how best to address them," says CRC Research Director Dr John Bates about the process of developing our new #BlackSummer research program. Read the full blog post: bit.ly/3kNN3Xp

23.01.2022 Land management, land use planning and the hidden costs of bushfires from health, economics and tourism were the focus of day two of the French-Australia #bushfire science workshop with Ambassade de France en Australie, The Group of Eight and Safe Cluster in France. Thanks to all the researchers from France and Australia for sharing their research, and for Prof Robyn Langham Monash University, Sebastien Lahaye Safe Cluster and #Go8 CEO Vicki Thomson for chairing the sessions. See you all tomorrow!

23.01.2022 Our team at the CRC wishes everyone a very happy holiday season! Stay safe out there.

22.01.2022 Our latest Hazard News brings you all the #naturalhazard research news you need, including our autumn Seasonal #BushfireOutlook, information about our involvement with the new research centre, Recovery Capitals research updates, a callout for new researchers, plus events, scholarships, blogs and more: bit.ly/3aVpv1h

22.01.2022 Our natural hazard #resilience research, including the Australian Disaster Resilience Index developed by University of New England, AU, is key to Minderoo Foundation's new fire and flood blueprint that was launched this week. Read more about the research and the blueprint here: bit.ly/2FHvBVJ #ADRI2020 #Resilience2025

21.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who joined our #DiversityandInclusion forum today, for the fantastic discussion from Celeste Young, Quinn Cramer and Rachael Utumapu about the challenges and hopes for integrating more diverse and inclusive policy into practice within the emergency management sector. Women & Fire Fighting Australasia Inc Victoria University, Melbourne Australia Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES... Fire and Emergency NZ It was great to have an all-female line up, between presenters, MC Loriana Bethune, and the CRC production team Kelsey Tarabini, Radhiya Fanham, Vaia Smirneos and Beth Patch. Stay tuned for the event recording and a follow-up recorded discussion with panelists, answering your unanswered Qs from today. For some background reading, check out Celeste Young's blog about why #DiversityandInclusion is so important: http://bit.ly/36tI621

21.01.2022 Today marks 10 years since the devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand. On the anniversary, we remember the 185 lives lost and th...e significant damage and recovery effort in the Canterbury region. 600 Australian emergency service workers assisted in the recovery. Learn more about the event and see related resources on the AIDR Disaster Mapper. https://knowledge.aidr.org.au//earthquake-christchurch-ne/

21.01.2022 Join us at 4pm AEST today at the Global Animal Disaster Management Conference where we will hear CRC researcher Dr Rachel Westcott speaking about veterinary emergency management training and practice: gadmc.org

21.01.2022 "I had such a good time in early December MCing the 'Diversity and inclusion: from policy to practice' online forum. It was so wonderful to be chatting with women who provided tangible examples of what can be achieved in diversity and inclusion in the workplace." Our Utilisation and DELWP Program Manager, Loriana Bethune, reflecting on the importance of practical inclusion in emergency management sector. Loriana lead the discussion at our #DiversityandInclusion forum in Dece...mber alongside women from Women & Fire Fighting Australasia Inc, Victoria University, Melbourne Australia, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES and Fire and Emergency NZ. Read her full blog here: bit.ly/2Wm8AN5 You can replay the forum and engaging follow-up discussions between panellists here: bit.ly/3kjEh3o

20.01.2022 In partnership with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW Rural Fire Service, The University of Melbourne and Macquarie University, we are offering a 3-year PhD scholarship for someone with an Honours or Master's degree in plant, forest or environmental science. This PhD research aims to characterise the resilience and sensitivity of temperate rainforests to historic disturbance, climate variability and bushfire. More info here: bit.ly/35D792M

19.01.2022 How can we build capacity and community #resilience in northern Australia? This was the focus of the Northern Australia Research Engagement Forum we hosted on 12 Nov with Charles Darwin University and the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance. Session recordings are now all available to rewatch here: bit.ly/2J4zLZj

19.01.2022 Why do people take risks with floodwaters? Our researcher Dr Mel Taylor is in The Conversation today, along with her colleagues, writing about her CRC research findings that discus reasons people risk driving through #floodwater and the importance of clear messaging to improve safety during #floods #NSWFloods

18.01.2022 The latest issue of Fire Australia magazine is now available online: bit.ly/2Ql13OZ Catch up on key CRC research, including new technology to help predict fire-generated thunderstorms, how your community can become animal-ready during emergencies, implementing diversity and inclusion in practice, plus plenty of industry updates. AFAC News | FPA Australia

17.01.2022 Check out this great video from A/Prof Marta Yebra (ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society) discussing her work mapping the flammability of Australia's landscape and why this is so important to her. Her research has produced the Australian Flammability Monitoring System that is helping fire managers with their prescribed burning strategies and resource allocation by providing a clear picture of immediate fire risks. The AFMS is accessible via our website: bnhcrc.com.au/driving-change/tools

17.01.2022 New CRC research has begun that explores key issues and opportunities arising from Australia’s devastating 2019/20 #BlackSummer, covering three main themes: fire predictive services, cultural land management and community-led disaster recovery. More detail here: bit.ly/36PqCMw NSW Rural Fire Service

16.01.2022 Thirteen years ago, Cyclone Larry caused $1.5 billion in damages in north Queensland. You might remember the effect Larry had on Australia's banana supply, destroying more than 80% of crops. CRC research with Geoscience Australia, JCU: James Cook University, Australia and the JCU Cyclone Testing Station has been using the data gathered during cyclones such as Cyclone Larry to improve resilience against extreme winds in north Queensland: bit.ly/3qYisK3 A key product of this research is the recently launched Weather the Storm website: weatherthestorm.com.au/ - helping builders and homeowners strengthen the key connections of their homes against cyclones and storms.

15.01.2022 A warm welcome back to Sarah Mizzi, our Partnership Development Director, from maternity leave. Read her latest blog here, including some information about partnership development priorities over the coming months: bit.ly/2RB2Ix4

15.01.2022 Driving through floodwater is life-threatening, even if you know the road well, so why do people do it? CRC researcher Andrew Gissing (Risk Frontiers) and others from Macquarie University found that most of the 178 flood-related deaths in Australia since 2000 have been the result of driver driving into floodwater. Check out Andrew's article below about the reasons people decide to enter floodwaters in their cars, and why this is so dangerous.... "If it's flooded, forget it."

15.01.2022 Join us at 12pm AEDT today for our #DiversityandInclusion webinar with Women & Fire Fighting Australasia Inc. You'll hear from an all-female line up of Celeste Young, Quinn Cramer and Rachael Utumapu discussing how we can translate inclusive policy into practice within the EM sector across Australia and New Zealand. Victoria University, Melbourne Australia... Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES Fire and Emergency NZ See more

15.01.2022 Our FranceAustralia Bushfire Science Workshop last week was a collaboration w/ Ambassade de France en Australie, The Group of Eight and Safe Cluster in France. Together, we contributed to open sharing of knowledge and expertise between Australian and French fire experts, providing a forum to explore and exchange expertise and best practices of the two countries. Read more and watch the replays here: bit.ly/2RVRO5q

14.01.2022 "People underestimate what it takes to do good fire preparation that is specific to their own circumstances," our CEO Dr Richard Thornton told The Age. People in high-risk fire areas should make a fire plan and discuss it with their families, including children, and account for pets and other animals.

14.01.2022 Don't forget to tune in to NSW Bushfire Risk Management Research Hub's webinar series this week about contributions to the NSW Bushfire Inquiry. Tomorrow's webinar is 'Fire severity, fire spread and the lessons learned from the 2019-20 fire season', featuring CRC researcher Associate Professor Owen Price (UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia).

13.01.2022 What does it mean to be fire-fit and how can this help save lives during #naturalhazards? Hazard Note 82 presents research from Dr Rachel Westcott (Western Sydney University) that promotes fire-fitness as a proactive and practical approach to enhancing preparedness: bit.ly/2GiO4sb

13.01.2022 Today at 4pm AEST, we will hear from A/Prof Steve Glassey (CQUniversity Australia) at the Global Animal Disaster Management Conference #GADMC, where he will be speaking about a no-harm approach to animal disaster management. Join us online: http://gadmc.org

12.01.2022 Are you a fire or emergency services volunteer aged 16-25 (or do you know someone who is)? We would love to hear from you! A new online survey about mental health and wellbeing of young volunteers has launched, in partnership with The University of Adelaide, Flinders University, The University of Western Australia, The Hospital Research Foundation and AFAC News. Survey responses will provide vital information to fire and emergency agencies and will help support the developm...ent of a relevant, practical and usable framework for supporting the mental health of young volunteers. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2FPBjWc

12.01.2022 The negative impacts of #naturalhazards can be lessened by community members responding appropriately to emergency warning messages. Our three latest Hazard Notes summarise research from QUT (Queensland University of Technology) about the effectiveness of response and recovery communication in communities affected by natural hazards. Hazard Note 79 - Emergency warning messages: how do community members comprehend them? www.bnhcrc.com.au/hazardnotes/79 ... Hazard Note 80 - Emergency warning messages: encouraging readiness to act. www.bnhcrc.com.au/hazardnotes/80 Hazard Note 81 - Emergency warning messages: do colours and icons improve community readiness to act? www.bnhcrc.com.au/hazardnotes/81

11.01.2022 Have you registered for our upcoming #diversity and #inclusion event? An all-female line up will be discussing how to translate policy into practice for emergency management: bit.ly/3kjEh3o. December 2, 12pm AEDT with Women & Fire Fighting Australasia Inc and Victoria University, Melbourne Australia. Don't miss it!

10.01.2022 The final session of the French-Australia #bushfire science workshop was all about how French and Australian researchers can collaborate further in the future. Lots of connections made across the three days and let's keep sharing ideas. A big thanks/merci to all the presenters and our partners who made the last three days possible - Ambassade de France en Australie, The Group of Eight and Safe Cluster in France.

10.01.2022 Our September #HazardNews went out today, jam-packed with research updates, outcomes and events, including: - our seasonal bushfire outlook Sept-Nov - international collaboration with the recent France-Australia Bushfire Science Workshop - a new online survey about positive mental health in young volunteers with AFAC News, The Hospital Research Foundation and The University of Adelaide - new animal safety website and guides from NSW SES and Macquarie University... - a new PhD opportunity at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW Rural Fire Service, The University of Melbourne and Macquarie University - new events with UNDRR, SmartSat CRC and Emergency Management Conference + blogs + much more! Read the newsletter via our website: bit.ly/36exHI6 And subscribe to get all the latest in research and events: bit.ly/2BVfJNX

09.01.2022 We are looking for researchers to lead a new project with Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, to develop the #SaferTogether Joint Research Strategy for Victorian Government agencies. The Safer Together strategy will help reduce #bushfire risk across Victoria. Submissions to help with this strategy are due 9 December. More info here: bit.ly/2J3RZu9

09.01.2022 The third and final day of our online France-Australia #bushfire science workshop is now underway. Today we're discussing the environment, biodiversity and mitigation of future risk with French, Australian and New Caledonian researchers. We've loved partnering with Ambassade de France en Australie, The Group of Eight and Safe Cluster in France to make this online collaboration possible.

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Ian Fitzpatrick (Essential Energy) for his Engineering Associate of the Year award! Ian won the award for his contributions to bushfire prevention and his leadership in collaborative, industry informed research we undertook with Energy Networks Australia to help electricity networks better understand and address the risks that #naturalhazards pose to network assets. Read about Ian's award here: bit.ly/3oZKK6d

08.01.2022 Are you prepared for #bushfire? Although the 2020/21 fire season will be driven by vastly different climate drivers than the previous two fire seasons, now is time to ensure you’re prepared. Tidy up around the home, make a bushfire plan (and involve your kids in the process) and don't forget about backup plans and what you'll do with your pets and other animals. Our #bushfireoutlook shows fire risk through to November - fires are a regular occurrence in Australia, and areas d...esignated as normal fire potential may still see fires. https://bit.ly/3lpl1Dd Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES| NSW Rural Fire Service| Bushfires NT| Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services| SA Country Fire Service| CFA (Country Fire Authority)| Forest Fire Management Victoria| Vic Emergency| Tasmania Fire Service| ACT Emergency Services Agency| Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA| Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia| Bureau of Meteorology| AFAC News| ABC Emergency

07.01.2022 Keep on top of all our events, project news, helpful resources + latest #naturalhazard publications with #HazardNews. The November edition features new CRC #BlackSummer research, #flood risk videos and brief, #diversityandinclusion event, awards + more: https://bit.ly/3nDFgxa

06.01.2022 How is the fire potential for autumn shaping up? Our Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook video for March to May explains the effect of La Niña on areas that are above and below normal bushfire potential for the coming months. #bushfireoutlook Bureau of Meteorology AFAC News

06.01.2022 Interesting map by Guardian Australia with analysis from AIDR showing which areas of Australia have been affected by multiple disasters in 2020 - combining drought, bushfires, storms, cyclones, flooding and COVID-19.

05.01.2022 We'd love to hear from any emergency service volunteers aged between 16 and 25, for a new survey about mental health and wellbeing. Complete the survey here: http://bit.ly/2FPBjWc In partnership with The University of Adelaide, Flinders University, The University of Western Australia, The Hospital Research Foundation and AFAC News.

05.01.2022 Want to see all recommendations from hazard inquiries and royal commissions in one spot? We have updated our Inquiries and Reviews Database! The Database is designed to help learn from past hazards inc #BlackSummer. Find out more + explore the database: http://bit.ly/2LJdp13

04.01.2022 We welcome today’s announcement from the Australian Government to continue funding #naturalhazards research in Australia by investing $88.1 million over the next 10 years. According to the Government the funding will support the transition of the current Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre to a new, world-class research centre for natural hazard resilience and disaster risk reduction. Importantly, we will receive $2 million to immediately investigate key issues from the 2019/20 bushfire season. https://bit.ly/3jx7nNy

04.01.2022 Abstract submissions are now open for AFAC21 powered by INTERSCHUTZ, taking place in Sydney, 17-20 August 2021. AFAC21 will explore the theme 'Balancing impact and expectations' and is a great chance to showcase your research. More info here: http://bit.ly/3lARt5j... AFAC News | AIDR | Deutsche Messe | The Institution of Fire Engineers

02.01.2022 How do we translate #diversity and #inclusion policies into practice in the emergency management sector? Join us at our next event to find out! In partnership with Women & Fire Fighting Australasia Inc and Victoria University, we are hosting an online forum to address diversity and inclusion using new research. Details: ... Wednesday 2 December 12pm AEDT Online Speakers: Celeste Young: Victoria University, CRC Quinn Cramer: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES and Women & Fire Fighting Australasia Inc Rachael Utumapu: Fire and Emergency NZ More info and registration here: bit.ly/3kjEh3o

02.01.2022 Our Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 February 2021 is out today, and shows that large parts of NSW west of the Great Dividing Range face above normal fire conditions, as well as grassland areas of the ACT and into north eastern Victoria. Grass and crop fires are the main concern in these locations for the summer months as the growth dries out in the warmer weather. WA has largely missed out on the rainfall in 2020 and conditions are very dry, with parts ...of the south and south west coasts expecting above normal fire conditions through summer. Full details https://bit.ly/2KwcksI #bushfireoutlook AFAC News Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES NSW Rural Fire Service ACT Emergency Services Agency Vic Emergency CFA (Country Fire Authority) Forest Fire Management Victoria Tasmania Fire Service SA Country Fire Service Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA Bushfires NT

02.01.2022 Our Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: March May 2021 is out today: bit.ly/3aSOsdq La Niña has meant that Australia has had more rain than usual over summer, which has helped reduce the fire risk. But autumn will still see hot and windy days that raise the fire risk in some locations. ... In many areas, autumn is the time for prescribed burning when weather conditions allow. You may have already seen this in your local area, as fire and land management agencies make the most of the weather conditions to reduce the fire risk for coming years. #bushfireoutlook Full details: bit.ly/3aSOsdq AFAC News Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES NSW Rural Fire Service ACT Emergency Services Agency Vic Emergency CFA (Country Fire Authority) Forest Fire Management Victoria Tasmania Fire Service SA Country Fire Service Updates Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA Bushfires NT

01.01.2022 There is still time to have your say about mental health for young volunteers! Are you an emergency service volunteer aged between 16 and 25? We would love to hear from you. Your work is so important and that you face extraordinary challenges. This online survey and research, in participation with The University of Adelaide, The Hospital Research Foundation and AFAC News, is all about finding out more about the challenges you face, and how to best support your mental health... and wellbeing as part of a fire and emergency service agency. Here you can read more about the research, who is involved, and how it aims to benefit fire and emergency service agencies and volunteers: https://bit.ly/2FPBjWc Participation is voluntary and 100% confidential. Survey closes 30 November, so now's your chance to get involved.

01.01.2022 "When the wind is up and the weather is hot, fires occur right across Australia. Everyone needs to be prepared." Watch CEO of Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC, Dr Richard Thornton, discussing the Australian Seasonal #BushfireOutlook Dec 2020 - Feb 2021, released today. Read the Outlook here: bit.ly/3pUL07X AFAC News Bureau of Meteorology

01.01.2022 Our Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 February 2021 is out today, and shows that large parts of NSW west of the Great Dividing Range face above normal fire conditions, as well as grassland areas of the ACT and into north eastern Victoria. Grass and crop fires are the main concern in these locations for the summer months as the growth dries out in the warmer weather. WA has largely missed out on the rainfall in 2020 and conditions are very dry, with parts ...of the south and south west coasts expecting above normal fire conditions through summer. Full details https://bit.ly/2KwcksI #bushfireoutlook AFAC News Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES NSW Rural Fire Service ACT Emergency Services Agency Vic Emergency CFA (Country Fire Authority) Forest Fire Management Victoria Tasmania Fire Service SA Country Fire Service Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA Bushfires NT