Emergency Recovery Victoria

Tackling Uncertainty and Anxiety Ahead of the Next High-Risk Weather Season. With summer on the way, many communities are reminded of the impact of past high-risk weather seasons. Listen to Dr. Rob Gordon speak about: 🔹 The emotional impact of the high-risk weather season 🔹 How anxiety and uncertainty affect recovery 🔹 Practical ways to prepare: physically and mentally 🔹 The power of community connection and support If you're a responder, community leader or resident, you'll find useful tips to stay prepared and confident this high-risk season. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gXVhggFR

Last week, nearly 100 community members came together to celebrate the official reopening of the Myrtleford Memorial Hall, and what a special moment it was! A heartfelt thank you to John Taylor OAM for sharing the rich history of the hall. It was incredibly meaningful to mark this milestone exactly 100 years to the month since the hall first opened its doors in 1925. 🕰️ This much-loved community asset is now ready for its next chapter, and we can’t wait to see it continue to be a place where memories are made for generations to come. 💛 A huge thank you to our Project Manager, Matthew Zagorski, and the Joss Group for leading the project with care and dedication, along with all of the contractors who brought the vision to life. We'd also like to thank the Community Reference Group for their support in making this project possible, as well as the Myrtleford Visitor Information Centre volunteers, Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce, Myrtleford Festival, Myrtleford Film Society, Myrtleford Historical Society, Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre, Myrtleford Theatre Group, and the La Fiera Committee. As you can see, it's been a true community effort completing this project! We gratefully acknowledge funding support from Regional Development Victoria, Emergency Recovery Victoria’s Local Government Bushfire Council Support Fund, Universal Design Victoria, Creative Victoria, and the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.  And don’t forget, the brand new Myrtleford Visitor Information Centre is now officially open seven days a week in its new location at the front of the hall. Pop in and say hello! 👋

Join us for the second webinar of AIDR's Spotlight Series, 'Do governments trust communities? How to build and maintain trust in the age of grievance and disinformation' on 28 October 2025. Register or learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g6EFnfi8 The purpose of this series is to provide a forum for conversations about emerging issues in disaster risk reduction and resilience, and to highlight important topics that receive little attention or focus. In the second webinar of the Spotlight Series, Mark Duckworth PSM FIPAA, Co-Director of the Centre for Resilient and Inclusive Societies, will explore the evolving dynamics of trust between governments and communities, drawing on 2 key reports from the Centre.

Applications Now Open – ESF Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2026! As part of our International Women’s Day Forum on 5 March 2026, ESF will celebrate the people and programs leading the way in building a more inclusive and equitable emergency services sector. We’re proud to announce our 2026 judging panel: • Vivienne Nguyen - Victorian Multicultural Commission Chairperson • Dr Niki Vincent, Commissioner for Gender Equality in the Public Sector There will be three award categories: 1. Inclusivity Initiative – This award will acknowledge a particular program within one of ESF’s 12 member agencies at the corporate, branch, or unit level. 2. Women’s Equality Initiative – This award will acknowledge a particular program within one of ESF’s 12 member agencies at the corporate, branch, or unit level. 3. Diversity and Inclusion Champion – This candidate will have made a significant impact to advance diversity and inclusion through demonstrated actions and initiative in their workplace, regardless of their role or rank. They should be a shining example of, and role model for, gender diversity and inclusion. Let’s spotlight the inspiring work happening across our sector – apply now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnfH5Mvg

Emergencies, safety and multicultural communities: Summer Safety Forum We are excited to invite you to our annual Summer Safety Forum to learn about emergencies and safety in Victoria over summer, and how to support communities during this time. Bushfire - Heatwave - Water safety - Storms and floods - Thunderstorm asthma - VicEmergency app - and more! Book now to hear from Fire Rescue Victoria, CFA, SES, Life Saving Victoria, Department of Health and more. 12 - 1.15pm Thursday 16 October https://lnkd.in/g56yuSN8 For all queries please email us at hello@memp.org.au

🌎 2026 ESF Scholarships – Applications Now Open! Are you ready to make a difference to Victoria's emergency services sector? The ESF Scholarship Program, proudly supported by Rotary, gives paid staff and volunteers from ESF member agencies the opportunity to undertake an overseas study tour on a topic they’re passionate about - generating insights and research that strengthen Victoria’s emergency management sector. This program is about bringing back knowledge that ensures our sector stays ahead in supporting its people. Recent scholarship holders have travelled to the USA, Edinburgh and Sweden to explore crucial topics such as compassion fatigue, sleep disturbance, moral injury and more. Their findings have helped educate and inform the sector, and their expertise continues to shape how we address these challenges today. 📅 Applications are open now and close Sunday 9 November 2025. For more information on the scholarship program and how you can apply, visit https://lnkd.in/ga5b2zR4

Join us for the fourth webinar of the Resilience Matters webinar series, 'What we miss when we say 'disproportionate': A 4-pillar lens on Indigenous disaster resilience' on 18 September 2025. Register or learn more here: https://bit.ly/47CzaaG In this webinar, we are joined by Dr Bhiamie Williamson, Associate Professor and Program Lead, National Indigenous Disaster Resilience, Monash University. Bhiamie will explore the unique impacts of major disasters on Indigenous groups through 4 pillars: political, economic, social and spiritual.