Multicultural Emergency Management Partnership

Thank you to everyone who attended our Summer Safety Forums!  Last week, MEMP was proud to deliver the Emergencies, Safety and Multicultural Communities: Summer Safety Forums. These scenario-based sessions explored safety topics including: 🌊 Water Safety 🔥 Bush and Grassfires 🌡️ Heat Health 🌩️ Epidemic Thunderstorm Asthma 🌧️ Floods and Storms 📱 Using the VicEmergency app and website The key takeaway? Be aware of the risks, know where to access reliable information, and plan your activities to keep your loved ones and community safe this summer. Thank you to all our agency partners and community members who made these forums a success! Country Fire Authority (CFA) Emergency Management Victoria Fire Rescue Victoria Life Saving Victoria  Victorian Department of Health Victoria State Emergency Service

Do you know asthma first aid? October to December is grass pollen season in Victoria. During this time, you may notice an increase in asthma and hay fever. The season also brings the chance of thunderstorm asthma. People most at risk of include those with:  - current or past asthma - undiagnosed asthma - springtime hay fever. It’s important for everyone in the community to know asthma first aid. The BetterHealth channel has resources to teach you how to support someone who needs help in 4 easy steps. https://lnkd.in/gy5Ma7pM

Have you registered for this week's Summer Safety forum? Join the MEMP team online this Thursday - register today https://lnkd.in/g56yuSN8

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

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

Join CFA online for a free 30 min Get Fire Ready Webinar that is aimed at supporting the multicultural community in preparing for fire season. If you are a multicultural community member, cultural community leaders, community influencers or multicultural organisations and community groups – this is for you.   There are two sessions that will run on Wednesday 1 October – book now by visiting www.trybooking.com/DFUPX   CFA has more tools for multicultural groups on fire safety at https://lnkd.in/gTHvaMZc

The Multicultural Emergency Management Partnership (MEMP) extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the two Victorian police officers whose lives were tragically lost in the line of duty. We stand in solidarity with Victoria Police and the broader emergency services community during this time of profound sorrow. The courage, dedication, and selflessness displayed by these officers are a testament to the values that underpin public service, and their sacrifice will never be forgotten. We also acknowledge the injured officer, and the work of so many Victorian police officers who continue to work to keep the Porepunkah and surrounding communities safe. Our multicultural communities across Victoria are deeply saddened by this loss. We share in the grief of Victoria Police and offer our support during this incredibly difficult time, and convey our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected. May the memory of these officers inspire continued commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all Victorians.

It was fantastic for so many of our members to attend the Emergency Management Conference 2025, including participating as facilitators and speakers. Such great insights for our work going forward, and great to catch up with colleagues new and old! With Emergency Management Victoria, Emergency Recovery Victoria, Fire Rescue Victoria, Victoria Police, Hemant Govekar Foundation, DisasterWISE Communities Network, VCC Emergencies Ministry Ltd, Neighbourhood Collective Australia - the Old Church on the Hill, Tim Wiebusch, Amrita Jathar, Sukhvinder (Sunny) Duggal, Ruth Harley and many more!

Great conversations and exciting plans at this week’s MEMP meeting! Agency Members and Community Advisors came together to discuss the upcoming Emergency Management Conference in Melbourne, where two of our passionate Community Advisors will be in attendance. They're especially looking forward to the Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Group’s final panel – a highlight of the program. We also heard from MEMP Co-Chair Richard Ogetii, who led an engaging conversation with Suzan Makhoul. Suzan shared her inspiring background and her commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities through inclusive emergency management. Planning is already underway for our October Community Safety Forum – stay tuned for details! #EmergencyManagement #CommunityResilience #Inclusion #DisasterPreparedness #MEMP #DiversityInEM

MEMP is excited to partner with Neighbourhood Collective Australia for this important online workshop! A workshop for multicultural community leaders, connectors and bilingual workers. Strengthen your leadership and community development skills and learn how to better prepare and support your community during emergencies Wed 11 June | 7–9PM AEST | Online Free – Limited spots! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gsA9gk4X Info: Kate 0402 383 058 | Rosita 0458 290 402