The August 2021 AWE Conversation with Tammy Myles is now available for viewing, in case you missed this bubbly and hopeful conversation last night. This is a message from one of our attendees "Thank you everyone, such a fabulous conversation and just what I needed to put the pep back in my step! I am
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Promoting, supporting and recognising the contributions of women in emergency management and disaster resilience across Australasia. AWE Newsletter - August 2021 Welcome to the August 2021 AWE Newsletter COVID-19 continues to place extraordinary demand on women in emergencies - in our workplaces, homes and communities - right across
Watch the recording of our conversation with Lily Bui, Disaster Response Specialist here. Lily's work focuses on disaster early warning systems on urban islands. She has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist and Response Lead for the Pacific Disaster Center and has done research for MIT’s Urban Risk Lab, the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center,
Watch the recording of the June AWE Conversation here. Hosted by Amanda Lamont and Kathy Cooney, AWE members and guests explored: How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted women in the emergency management sector. Responses and supports provided by workplaces. Longer-term issues and opportunities for women in the sector. Our guest speakers: Sheri Bruinhout, Dept of
Heather Stuart, left, is Manager Operational Improvement and Lessons at NSW State Emergency Service, proud AWE member, and recipient of the Emergency Services Medal. Heather said, “I am incredibly honoured to have received an Emergency Services Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2021.The Award recognises my commitment to lessons management in NSW State Emergency Services and
In promising news for gender equity, the Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours List includes the highest ever percentage of women (44 per cent) recognised through the General Division of the Order of Australia. Women recipients of honours in the emergency management and disaster resilience sector for 2021 include: Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) Christine
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We are recruiting! Would you like to bring your enthusiasm for the AWE Network, together with your skills and passion for promoting, supporting and celebrating the contributions of women in emergencies in Victoria, and be our next AWE Viv Chapter Lead. Get in touch with Amanda Lamont at [email protected] if you're interested.
Sarah Stuart-Black was appointed Secretary General of New Zealand Red Cross in 2020. Prior to this, Sarah was Deputy Chief Executive and Director at the National Emergency Management Agency. Sarah joined the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management in 2003 and held a number of different roles, including Executive Director. Sarah has had a