September 2021
Women and crisis: knitting, community and cooperation
A hobby I began as a distraction turned out to have a long tradition in the emergency sector, and speaks to the strengths, skills and commitment that women bring to their work. Last year, during Australia’s first pandemic lockdown (only the first!), I asked my mother to teach me how
AWE Blog Launched
We're excited to announce our new AWE Members Blog! Our AWE Blog will provide a platform for members to tell their stories, share their insights and promote their work. Blogs will be published on the AWE website and will promoted via the newsletter and social media. We invite members to
August 2021
August 2021 AWE Conversation with Tammy Myles now available for viewing
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
AWE August Newsletter Out Now
The August AWE newsletter is out now, check your inbox for the link for an update on all the latest AWEsome happenings at AWE.
July 2021
Watch the July AWE Conversation with Lily Bui now
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
Watch the June AWE Conversation Series on Women and COVID19 here –
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
Member Profile – Heather Stuart
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
AWE Members on Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List
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
AWE July Newsletter
Get your copy of the AWE July Newsletter here!
Do you want to be our next AWE Victoria Chapter Lead?
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
AWE NZ to host Sarah Stuart-Black, Secretary General, New Zealand Red Cross
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
WA Emergency Management Conference
The WA Emergency Management Conference, Building Capacity to adapt in an Era of Unprecedented Disasters, will take place on Wednesday, 13 October, 2021 in Bunbury. Confirmed speakers include Dr Robert Glassner, Dr Kate Brady, Aaron Kearney OAM, and Lewis Winter. Call for abstracts are now open and potential presenters are encouraged to