Diversity in Disaster Conference

Every year people and communities across Australia are impacted by emergencies and natural disasters. The Diversity in Disaster conference, to be held in Melbourne, Australia on 17-18 April, will bring together Australian and international emergency services professionals and researchers to help build understanding around the unique risks and vulnerabilities that many people face during a natural disaster. 

Hear from people who have experienced first-hand the impacts of natural disaster, and learn about how people from diverse, marginalised and underrepresented communities experience disasters, and the unique challenges that impact their ability to respond and recover.

At the heart of Diversity in Disaster is the opportunity to explore the strengths and needs of people from a range of backgrounds. By participating, you can explore preparedness, response, relief and recovery for diverse communities and join with other individuals committed to inclusive and effective emergency management. Registrations are now open.

Supported by – The Diversity in Disaster conference is an initiative of the Gender and Disaster Pod (Women’s Health In the North, Women’s Health Goulburn North East and Monash University Disaster Resilience Initiative), the Victorian Council of Social Services and Resilient Melbourne. This conference is funded by the Australian Government in partnership with the Victorian Government under the National Partnership Agreement for National Disaster Resilience.