Did you know AWE is available to MC, Chair or facilitate your events? AWE recently MC'd Fire Rescue Victoria’s (FRV) Long and Good Service Awards in Geelong and Melbourne. It was a privilege to help recognise the commitment, dedication and service of FRV employees, and to acknowledge their contributions to FRV and helping keep Victorians
It is well document that the effects of climate change impact directly and indirectly on many if not every area of emergency management. Below are summaries and links to three recently reports that speak to the impacts of climate change on communities, peoples mental health and young people, including the impacts of floods, fire and
More than 1000 Australians were recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours for meritorious, distinguished and conspicuous service. For the first time since the awards began, more women than men were recognised in the general division, with gender parity or better also at the three highest levels in the Order. AWE member, CFA Board member
AWE and ACIM are thrilled to announce the successful recipients of the 2023 Philippa Woolf Scholarship are Sarah Collins and Jamie Richardson. AWE received almost 25 applications to the Scholarship from a range of extraordinary members working and volunteering in diverse roles across Australia. All applications were testament to the skills, experience and passion of
AWE looks forward to Australia's National Reconciliation Week, 27 May – 3 June, as an opportunity to strengthen relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. AWE acknowledges that the emergency management and disaster resilience sector has much to learn from cultural land management practices in ensuring
Congratulations to the following AWE members for winning tickets to the AFAC AIDR Lessons Management Forum in Canberra in July! Amanda Muller Amber Smith Jyoti Khatri Nazira Zuptarova We are thrilled to be able to support these members in their professional development. We look forward to hearing their reflections and insights on the challenges faced
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
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
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
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
