Author Archives: Bridget Tehan

Jun 15

More than a band-aid

More must be done to meet the growing demand for emergency food relief across Victoria

Mar 16

Perspectives from the frontline

The bushfires of the Black Summer of 2019–20 were among the worst in our state’s history.

Apr 30

Emergency relief in the Coronavirus crisis

For many in our community a state of emergency is the daily reality. Emergency relief agencies are there to help.

Dec 24

We’re not doing enough to help community organisations confront climate change

Community organisations are themselves highly vulnerable to climate change.

Dec 17

We must get the process of self-determination right

The best outcomes will come when policies and programs are shaped and led by Aboriginal people.

Sep 25

10 years of emergency management reform

Significant changes have been and continue to be made in Victoria’s emergency management arrangements.

Apr 30

Survey Report: Resilience

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Nov 21

The Voices of Regional Victoria

Regional Victorians have the same stake in our democracy as people living in Melbourne. Their needs require the same recognition

May 30

The little House that could.. meet Morwell’s social heart

The true value of a Neighbourhood House is counted in more than dollars.

Feb 13

Vulnerable people in emergencies

The review of the Vulnerable People in Emergencies policy is an important step in improving emergency management policies to better

May 16

Building resilient communities

Community organisations are the key to helping Victorians prepare for and overcome disasters and it is time to bring them

May 9

Reducing risks for people experiencing homelessness in disasters and emergency events

This report identifies and describes how emergencies have an adverse effects on people who experience, or are at risk of,

Apr 18

After Hazelwood – a healthier future for the Latrobe Valley

A new $51.2 million package of initiatives from the Victorian government is aimed at improving people’s health in the Latrobe

Mar 2

The social impact of natural disasters – at what cost?

The economic costs of increased health-related, employment and community costs following a natural disaster are examined for the first time

Aug 5

Rising waters: Disadvantage and flood management strategies

Submission to Melbourne Water’s Draft Flood Management Strategy

Jul 28

2015 VCOSS-MAV Emergency Management Forum videos now online

More than 120 people from across state and local government, community and social service organisations, emergency services organisations and academia

Jul 6

Human rights in emergency management

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has released its 2014 Report on the operation of the Charter of

Feb 10

Response initiatives to heatwave threats

With the weather heating up significantly across Victoria this week and weekend, we are reminded of the need to ensure