Were you affected by flooding in NSW or Qld this year? You can help improve future community safety by sharing your experience with us. Register now for a research interview and/or take part in an online survey: naturalhazards.com.au/floods2022

New CEO at Natural Hazards Research Australia Andrew Gissing is talking about why Australia needs natural hazards research right here right now. Opening of Research Day at #AFAC22

Katelyn Samson (AIDR) shares insights from the research behind the Transformative Scenarios in a Climate-Challenged World resources (bnhcrc.com.au/resources/guid…) developed through the BNHCRC project with Reos Partners RMIT Research + the AFAC Climate Change Group #AFAC22

The resources were designed to test emergency services' existing strategies and practices against a set of plausible futures we're likely to see between now and 2035. They include: - a practical guide - case studies - Climate Hazard Event Map - Climate Wildcards + much more!

I was asked by Cosmos Magazine to reflect on my time championing research in Natural Hazards in Australia for almost 20 years. It is always difficult to chose highlights, but here is what I said: cosmosmagazine.com/people/richard… Natural Hazards Research Australia @sedvitae Cosmos

The program overview of Natural Hazards Research Forum is now online! #NHRF22 Sessions will be collaborative, covering loads of key research topics - explore them all here: naturalhazards.com.au/nhrf22 Register now to be involved in the future of #naturalhazards research.

Three weeks to go to the Natural Hazards Research Australia Natural Hazards Research Forum. Register now. See you in Brisbane. naturalhazards.com.au/news-and-event…

Our REFLECT Reconciliation Action Plan is now available online developed through the Reconciliation Working Group! Download the RAP here: bit.ly/3r6jYfD Join us for the formal launch of our RAP on Oct 12 at the Natural Hazards Research Forum. Artwork by Leanne Brook.

A big thanks to Mark Ryan MP, Qld Minister for Fire and Emergency Services for attending #nhrf22. The Minister welcomed attendees to #Brisbane, noting that a key focus area is learning from disaster response, always looking to learn and improve. Thank you Minister.

Are you from a fire agency, land management department or uni and have access to bushfire data/datasets? Researchers are seeking info about any existing data/datasets for a new national centralised bushfire info database. Find out more + share data here: bit.ly/3TvTYGN

Our wrap-up of key insights from #NHRF22, including session recordings, is now available to read on our website! Read it and access recordings here: bit.ly/3zvxFsP

This week, Iain Mackenzie AFSM was appointed as our new Independent Chair. Congrats Iain! He takes the reins from Dr Katherine Woodthorpe #voteYES and brings a wealth of experience in emergency management and public safety across both state and federal spheres. Read more at bit.ly/3XL4GMj

Great to hear from you again Pat

Another significant piece of work by Natural Hazards Research Australia. Best practice bushfire education principles. The journey delivers substantial resources in an excellent example of research utilisation.

Today we farewell Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp AM APM. Thank you for all you've done for our sector and Victoria's communities during a challenging past 5 years. Our best wishes to you and your family, and enjoy retirement.

It's Day 3 of #AFAC23 and Dr John Bates and Terese Howlett (VICSES News) are presenting research into minimum fitness requirements for SES units. Join us at our booth at 12:40pm for a press conference to launch the national SES Fitness for Role program based on this research!

Great to be at the Melbourne walk for yes #yes23