May 2021
AWE Melbourne Networking Breakfast postponed
***POSTPONED *** Unfortunately due to the Melbourne COVID19 lockdown, the AWE networking breakfast scheduled for 3rd June has been postponed. We will advise you of the rescheduled date.
AWE Networking Breakfast – Melbourne CBD – 3 June 2021
Now that many are returning to the office, it is a great opportunity to come together face to face to share and connect over stories, opportunities and challenges. Please come and join us for an informal breakfast, coffee and great conversation in June. Let us know if you can make
AWE Conversation with Fern Hames this Thursday 20th May
Our third AWE Conversation for 2021 is on Thursday 20 May at 5pm (AEST) with Fern Hames, Science Manager at the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), and hosted by Amanda Lamont, AWE Vice President. Click here for more information and registration details.
AWE May 2021 Newsletter
The May edition of the AWE Newsletter is out now! This edition includes AWE news and updates, events, job opportunities and news and resources for women working, volunteering, studying or interested in emergency management and disaster resilience. The newsletter is available to AWE members, so make sure your membership is
AWE Philippa Woolf Scholarship Information Session – recording now available
Did you miss the information session today about the AWE Philippa Woolfe Scholarship? You can watch a recording of the session here https://youtu.be/HZJ40YkU2rE. Send any questions to [email protected]. Applications close 21st May 2021. For more information visit https://www.awenetwork.org.au/scholarships/
AWE Conversation with Joanne Greenfield – recording now available
The 2nd AWE Conversation for 2021 held on Thursday 20th April with Joanne Greenfield, Assistant Commissioner of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and hosted by Bridget Tehan, AWE President is now available. You can watch the conversation with Joanne on the AWE You Tube Channel here. AWEsome Conversations will
AWE Philippa Woolf Scholarship Information Event – 6th May at 1pm AEST
The Philippa Woolfe Scholarship 2021 is now open to all AWE members. Come along to our online information session to learn about this scholarship and the qualification it would give you. Find out about the application process and how to have the greatest chance of success.
April 2021
Applications for the 2021 Philippa Woolf Scholarship are now open
Philippa Woolf is donating one full scholarship to AWE members to study the nationally accredited Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) at the Australian Centre for Investigation, Incident and Management (ACIM) Solutions. For more information about the Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) and ACIM, please see the Scholarships page
AWE Conversation with Natalie Egleton – recording now available
The recording for our first AWE Conversation for 2021 was on Thursday 25th March at 5pm AEDT with Ms Natalie Egleton, CEO, Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and hosted by Dr Margaret Moreton, AWE Committee Member. You can watch the conversation with Natalie Egleton on the AWE You
AWE April 2021 Newsletter
The April edition of the AWE Newsletter is out now! This edition includes AWE news and updates, events, job opportunities and news and resources for women working, volunteering, studying or interested in emergency management and disaster resilience. The newsletter is available to AWE members only, so make sure your membership
AWE Member Interview – Townsville Emergency Management Officers – Bec Torrisi and Brittany Saunders
With the storm season coming to a close this month, Queensland Chapter Lead Alicia Palmer caught up with Townsville Emergency Management Officers – Bec Torrisi and Brittany Saunders – who together, make up 66.66% of Townsville’s Emergency Management Unit. Bec and Brittany have been experiencing what can only be described
March 2021
AWE Conversation Series 2021 Starts Tomorrow
Our 2021 AWE Conversation Series is here. Our first AWE Conversation for 2021 will be on Thursday 25 March at 5pm (AEDT) with Ms Natalie Egleton, CEO, Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and hosted by Dr Margaret Moreton, AWE Committee Member. For further information, follow this link. AWE Members will have