Do you work with communities affected by disasters? Don’t miss out on Lessons in Disaster training organised by Gender and Disaster Australia.
With the heightened probability of more intense and frequent disasters due to climate change, coupled with social fragmentation and mounting pressure on emergency services, communities face growing challenges in recovery. Extended recovery periods will have an adverse effect on families, partners, and specific vulnerable groups. Research has demonstrated an upsurge in domestic and family violence following such disasters.
The Lessons in Disaster training will help you understand:
• The distinct experiences of women, men, and LGBTIQA+ people during disasters.
• How gender roles often expect men to protect and provide while women are expected to
prioritise nurturing others at the expense of their own safety.
• That LGBTIQA+ people’s needs are frequently overlooked in disaster situations.
• That applying a gendered lens at every stage of disaster leads to stronger and more inclusive
communities in recovery.
Tickets are free thanks to federal funding from the Commonwealth Government, through the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032.
The program for the day is as follows.
9.30am to 11.30am Session 1: Gender and Disaster – the evidence
11.30am to 11.45am Morning Break
11.45am to 1.15pm Session 2: The Drivers of Family Violence in Disasters
1.15pm to 1.45pm Lunch (light lunch provided)
1.45pm to 3.15pm Session 3: Disaster, Gender and Diversity
3.15pm – 3.30pm Afternoon Break
3.30pm – 5.00pm Session 4: Working Towards Change
More information: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lessons-in-disaster-brisbane-june-2025-tickets-1347235530739?aff=oddtdtcreator
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