On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Charles Sturt University hosted a Connecting for Regional Disaster Resilience Symposium 2023.
We took an up close and practical look at regional disaster resilience.
We had researchers, advocates and policymakers sharing their experiences and knowledge of resilience in regional communities.
The day included interactive sessions and workshops exploring:
Date: Tuesday 7 March 2023
Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: Free
Location: Centre for Professional Development, Charles Sturt University Bathurst Campus, Panorama Ave, Bathurst NSW 2795
The following report provides an overview of the outcomes of the symposium.
Presenter | Topic | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
Professor Mark Evans | Opening address | |
Dr Jean Renouf Southern Cross University and Plan C | Keynote: Recovering from unprecedented disasters - lessons learnt one year after the 2022 Northern Rivers floods | |
Andrew Kaye NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) | How can businesses work with emergency services? | |
Associate Professor Val Ingham Professor John Hicks Charles Sturt University | If communities are fatigued by disaster, what are the consequences for community leaders? | |
Kerry Pearse Neighbourhood Care Network | Connecting neighbours | |
Associate Professor Heather Boetto Associate Professor Karen Bell Charles Sturt University | Strengthening disaster preparedness in community service organisations | |
Renae Hanvin Resilient Ready | The role of business - before, during and after disasters | |
Elly Bird Resilient Lismore and Lismore City Council | From the heart of Lismore, one year on | |
Dr Rachael Fox Associate Professor Andrew McGrath Charles Sturt University | Rural Australian young people’s experiences of climate disasters: collaborating on creative action in the community | |
Professor John Hicks Charles Sturt University | Panel discussion with Frank Tamsitt |