AWE recognises the extraordinary contribution of volunteers to emergency management and disaster resilience every day, and especially during Australia’s National Volunteer Week. This year's We are the Change Makers campaign, from 15-21 May, celebrates the powerful impact volunteers make by supporting individuals, communities and the nation, including those who stand up in the face of emergencies and act
Promoting, supporting and recognising the contributions of women in emergency management and disaster resilience across Australasia. Welcome to the May 2023 edition of the AWE Newsletter AWE News National Volunteer Week 15-21 May AWE recognises the extraordinary contribution of volunteers to emergency management and disaster
Q. Can men and people not identifying as a woman join and participate in the AWE network? How can they become better allies for women’s advocacy in emergencies and disaster resilience? A. Membership of AWE is open to everybody who plays a role in emergencies and disaster resilience. This includes women (inclusive of cis, trans
Promoting, supporting and recognising the contributions of women in emergency management and disaster resilience across Australasia. Welcome to the April 2023 edition of the AWE Newsletter AWE News AWE celebrates five years! The Australasian Women in Emergencies Network is five years old!
The University of Sydney is calling for volunteers to participate in a research study on “Diversity & Inclusion in Resilience Building Projects”. The aim of the research is to study the challenges that women in emergency management face in their workplace, specifically those who are involved in resilience building or disaster related projects. Examples of
Promote Support Recognise Welcome to the March 2023 edition of the AWE Newsletter AWE News International Women's Day Wednesday 8 March is International Women's Day! We encourage you to attend one of the events AWE has planned including our online Innovation Cafe
Q: Grants and funding applications. I have not had much experience applying for grants and I have been asked to look at what’s available and apply for some grants for my organisation. Do you have any tips, tricks, hacks or secrets that you’re happy to share regarding applying for grants? Thank you Grants can
Promote Support Recognise Welcome to the first edition of the AWE Newsletter for 2023 AWE News AWE in 2023 Welcome back AWE members! AWE is looking forward to another exciting year promoting, supporting and recognising women in emergencies and disaster resilience.
Dear AWE MembersThe end of the year is a time to reflect on all that has happened and to look forward to all that is to come. We wish you all the best for the holiday season and for 2023. Thank you for your ongoing support, encouragement, and commitment to the AWE Network and women in emergencies during 2022. We stood by each other during changes and challenges and continue to look to hope and gratitude to keep us connected and growing. We look forward
Promote Support Recognise Welcome to the final edition of the AWE Newsletter for 2022 AWE News AWE’s Year in review AWE has had another AWEsome year promoting, supporting and recognising women in emergencies and disaster resilience. Here are just some of
