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Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub

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Introduction

The Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub (Knowledge Hub) is a free online resource designed to help individuals and organisations prepare for disasters.

Summary

  • Find up-to-date information on disaster resilience, including:

  • Latest trends in disaster management.

  • National guidelines for disaster preparedness.

  • Research on disaster resilience

  • Past disasters in Australia

  • Connects various groups and organisations working on disaster resilience

Benefits for Volunteer Involving Organisations and Volunteer Management Practitioners

  • Access to best practices and research in disaster preparedness.

  • Opportunities to collaborate with other disaster relief organisations.

  • Ability to stay informed about current and emerging disaster trends.

Applications

Using the Knowledge Hub, you can research specific disaster preparedness topics, learn from historical disaster data to improve future response efforts, and connect with other organisations involved in disaster resilience. Volunteer organisations and volunteer management practitioners can be better prepared to respond to emergencies and contribute to a more disaster-resilient Australia.

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The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) is the National Institute for disaster risk reduction and resilience. We collaborate across sectors to strengthen the resilience of Australian communities to disasters.
(03) 9418 5200
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