Walking new pathways – women volunteers in emergency services By Celeste Young, Collaborative Research Fellow and Sub Discipline Co-Lead Systemic Risk, Disaster & Resilience, Victoria University If volunteers are the backbone of the emergency management agencies, then the women who enable and participate in it could be seen as its heart. Women have always played
Gender equality progress — and why it matters in emergencies By Gabby Smith, AWE Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships Subcommittee Chair and Bridget Tehan, AWE President When disasters strike, gender inequality doesn’t pause — it often becomes more visible. The Status of Women Report Card 2026 shows that Australian women are participating in the workforce at
Have you ever dreamed of chasing storms or uncovering the real science behind extreme weather? Maybe you’re fascinated by how Hollywood brings epic storms to life, or curious about the role of women in disasters. If so, our International Women’s Day webinar, recorded on 5 March 2025, is a must-watch. Featuring experts from meteorology, gender and
