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Australian Red Cross launches Register.Find.Reunite. to reunite families and friends impacted by the Frankland State Forest Bushfire

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In response to the Frankland State Forest Bushfire, Australian Red Cross has launched the Register.Find.Reunite. service. Australian Red Cross Jennifer Pidgeon said being separated from family and friends is one of the most stressful things a person can experience during an emergency. “Not knowing where your loved ones are, and not being able to contact … Continued

VICTORIA THE ONLY STATE NOT PROTECTING EMERGENCY ROADSIDE WORKERS

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The South Australian Government has introduced legislation to parliament that, if passed, will reduce the speed limit when drivers pass all roadside breakdown and recovery vehicles such as Royal Automobile Association of South Australia (RAA) patrol vans. This means Victoria is the only State jurisdiction, NT being the only territory, where emergency roadside assistance workers … Continued

Expert group calls for overhaul of disaster review

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After examining the recommendations from the NSW Coronial Inquiry into the 2019/2020 Bushfires, released on 27 March, the Independent Bushfire Group (IBG) is even more disappointed with the outcome.   “Four years is too long to wait for this. And most of the recommendations are about correcting basic procedures. While the emphasis on safety and … Continued

Australian Red Cross launches Register.Find.Reunite. to reunite families and friends impacted by severe weather on the coast of NSW

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In response to the severe weather on the coast of NSW, Australian Red Cross has launched the Register.Find.Reunite. service. Australian Red Cross Emergency Services Lead, Sarah U’Brien said being separated from family and friends is one of the most stressful things a person can experience during an emergency. “Not knowing where your loved ones are, … Continued

Australian Red Cross launches Register.Find.Reunite. to reunite families and friends impacted by the Nanga Bushfire

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In response to the Nanga Bushfire, Australian Red Cross has launched the Register.Find.Reunite. service.     Australian Red Cross Jennifer Pidgeon said being separated from family and friends is one of the most stressful things a person can experience during an emergency.     “Not knowing where your loved ones are, and not being able to contact … Continued

Australian Red Cross launches Register.Find.Reunite. to reunite families and friends impacted by Tropical Low 09U/Ex Tropical Cyclone Megan

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In response to Tropical Low 09U/Ex Tropical Cyclone Megan, Australian Red Cross has launched the Register.Find.Reunite. service.  Australian Red Cross NT Emergency Services State Manager Annette Plowman said being separated from family and friends is one of the most stressful things a person can experience during an emergency.   “Not knowing where your loved ones are, … Continued

Hawkesbury Community Alliance Dismayed by NSW Reconstruction Authority’s Call for more Community Input on flood mitigation

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Media Statement  Hawkesbury Community Alliance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 20 March 2024   Hawkesbury Community Alliance Dismayed by NSW Reconstruction Authority’s Call for more Community Input on flood mitigation   -Hawkesbury Community Alliance expresses disappointment about NSW Reconstruction Authority’s announcement ‘Community input sought on State’s first plan to reduce risk and impact of floods in the Hawkesbury-Nepean … Continued

Australian Red Cross launches Register.Find.Reunite. to reunite families and friends impacted by the Dalyellup Bushfire

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In response to the Dalyellup Bushfire, Australian Red Cross has launched the Register.Find.Reunite. service.   Australian Red Cross State Manager Emergency Services, Jennifer Pidgeon said being separated from family and friends is one of the most stressful things a person can experience during an emergency.   “Not knowing where your loved ones are, and not being able … Continued

Seeding community resilience two-years after the Northern Rivers flooding

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Yesterday, the communities of The Channon and Nimbin, came together in a celebration of resilience during a seed pod making workshop, facilitated by Australian Red Cross and AirSeed. AirSeed – an innovative environmental restoration company has been working with communities to undertake drone-powered tree planting in the area’s flood-impacted landscapes as part of Australian Red … Continued