Emergency tools for the disabled

Research has found many people living with a disability feel unsupported and unprepared to face a crisis – but vital new tools have been created to help.

A more resilient Australia

Three landmark reports this year have exposed Australia’s lack of preparation for crisis situations. Building true resilience demands more than chasing spot fires – it demands transformative thinking.

Building back better

We need to increase the resilience of Australian homes as insurance will only be affordable if risk exposure is reduced.

Won’t let the phones go down on me

Australia is taking proactive steps to enhance the resilience of its telecommunications sector, according to a new report from The Australian National University.

Manufacturing more resilient supply chains

Australia should define and maintain a minimum manufacturing capacity to enhance its national resilience in an age of continuous, concurrent and cascading crises.

Community resilience

A new initiative advocates engaging more with people affected by events such as bushfires and floods to improve recovery after disaster.

The future of resilience

Succeeding generations can be given a meaningful way to build a safer and more resilient future for themselves, while freeing the ADF to focus on its core missions.

Reviving resilience

A Senate committee examining Australia’s disaster resilience has made 10 recommendations in its long-awaited report in parliament, but community surveys suggest more can be done.

People, get ready

The future thinking that Australia needs to meet the increasing severity, length and frequency of natural hazards is outlined in a new report by Natural Hazards Research Australia.

Maribyrnong River blues

Expert commentators are warning of an increasing flood risk along the lower Maribyrnong River in Victoria. Is this a case of the boy “crying wolf” or is there a need for urgent intervention?

Resilient food systems

With increasing shocks to our food supply, we need clear government accountability to ensure the right to adequate food.

Disaster resilience – learning from abroad

Australia’s disaster resilience must be transformed and insights from Japan, Fiji, and Tonga illustrate that we can derive important lessons from our friends and neighbours.