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Category: Emergency Services

Black Dog Institute welcomes continued investment in mental health support for healthcare workers

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December 2024: Black Dog Institute welcomes and commends the Federal Government’s continued commitment to improving mental health outcomes for vulnerable groups through today’s funding announcements in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO). This funding will enable the continuation of key programs that provide vital mental health support to some of our nation’s most critical … Continued

TALENT AVAILABLE: OPPRESSIVE HEAT BLANKETS AUSTRALIA

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This summer, heatwaves and extreme heat with little overnight reprieve are on the cards for many Australians. Oppressive heat conditions will be felt across the country today, with two-thirds of Victoria under extreme fire conditions.    Climate pollution is rapidly turning up the heat and hitting both cities and regions, many will be impacted by … Continued

Emergency leaders say nuclear reactors pose unnecessary risk

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WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBERFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NUCLEAR REACTORS WOULD introduce significant and unnecessary risk to Australian communities and emergency responders, including firefighters already stretched by escalating climate fuelled disasters, warns Emergency Leaders for Climate Action (ELCA) in a submission to the parliamentary inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia. Greg Mullins, speaking on behalf of 38 … Continued

Research reveals gender-based violence increases after disasters – how do we prepare and prevent it?

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As Australia braces for the onset of summer, the looming threat of catastrophic bushfires and floods becomes a critical concern for communities nationwide. Gender and Disaster Australia (GADAus) is urging Australians to prepare for these potential disasters with gender-responsive planning, recognising the disproportionate impacts that disasters can have on women, children, and LGBTIQA+ people. Following … Continued

Sensor trial hopes to empower managers to monitor bushfire risk?

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Bushfires are one of Australia’s greatest challenges and are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change.   Hazard reduction burns are used to reduce the likelihood and severity of bushfires, but the task of identifying suitable windows of opportunity for prescribed burns is an increasing challenge for fire management agencies due to shifting seasonality … Continued

Sensor trial hopes to empower managers to monitor bushfire risk

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Bushfires are one of Australia’s greatest challenges and are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change.    Hazard reduction burns are used to reduce the likelihood and severity of bushfires, but the task of identifying suitable windows of opportunity for prescribed burns is an increasing challenge for fire management agencies due to shifting … Continued