Recovery Uncovered webinar series

Name: Recovery Uncovered webinar series
Start: 0001-01-01
End: 0001-01-01
Location: National

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Recovery Uncovered is a webinar series that explores disaster recovery from a community perspective. Through a fusion of lived experience, expert research and practical advice, each webinar session offers the opportunity to explore disaster recovery through the eyes of those who have lived it and gain valuable insights, evidence and tools to enhance recovery practice.

Join AIDR and the Australian Red Cross as we listen, learn and engage with the Australian Red Cross Disaster Recovery Mentors.

Introduction to community disaster recovery

In this session, Anne Leadbeater and Dr Kate Brady provided an overview of the fundamental elements of community disaster recovery. Drawing from personal insights and extensive research and practice, they touched on a range of topics such as community dynamics, understanding the impact of disasters on people and communities, recovery principles, community-led recovery, the role of recovery workers and mental health and wellbeing.

Webinar host: Erin Pelly - National Manager, Recovery, Australian Red Cross

Guest Speakers:

Dr Kate Brady - Senior Research Fellow, University of New South Wales
Anne Leadbeater OAM - Director, Leadbeater Group

Webinar Slides: Introduction to community disaster recovery (PDF 1.18MB)

Understanding community dynamics, grief and mental health impacts of disaster

In this second webinar of the Recovery Uncovered series, we navigate through the intricate dynamics of communities with Disaster Recovery Mentor Kris Newton who provides her personal experiences and professional insight into local leadership. We then explore the effects of grief and loss, and the impacts of mental health and well-being on children, families and relationships with psychologists Rose Glassock and Dr David Younger.

Webinar host: Erin Pelly - National Manager, Recovery, Australian Red Cross

Guest Speakers:

Kris Newton - Disaster Recovery Mentor, Australian Red Cross
Rose Glassock - Network Specialist Centre Facilitator, NSW Department of Education
Dr David Younger - Clinical Psychologist

Webinar Slides: Understanding community dynamics, grief and mental health impacts of disaster (PDF 2.3MB)

Recovery: Rebuilding, Rumours, Realities and Reflections

In the third webinar of the Recovery Uncovered series, disaster recovery mentors Linda Snell, Mark Darby and Vicki Edmunds will join us for a live panel discussion to talk about the reality of recovery. From insurance and rebuilding to legal issues and economic impact, this session will cover the practical issues faced during the recovery process from three different perspectives.

Webinar host: Erin Pelly - National Recovery Manager, Australian Red Cross

Linda Snell - Community Recovery Coordinator, Yarra Ranges Council
Mark Darby - Community Volunteer
Vicki Edmunds - Manager, Community and Library, Blue Mountains City Council

Webinar Slides: Recovery: Rebuilding, Rumours, Realities and Reflections (PDF 1.19 MB)

The First Year – Collaborating for Community Recovery

In the fourth webinar in the Recovery Uncovered series, disaster recovery mentors Danielle O’Hara and Dan Long will discuss the importance and complexities of collaboration in recovery, working with multiple agencies, and provide tips on how new and established organisations can work better together.

Webinar host: Erin Pelly - National Recovery Manager, Australian Red Cross

Danielle O’Hara - Regional Recovery Coordinator, Department of Premier and Cabinet (Tas)
Dan Long - Manager Recreation, Aquatics and Cemetery Services, Blue Mountains City Council

Webinar slides: The First Year - Collaborating for Community Recovery (PDF 1.21 MB)

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