Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in Australia - DIDRR Australia

11/08/2026

Everyone needs to get ready for emergencies.

People living with disability usually have extra things to think about, so it’s even more important to prepare for floods, storms, bushfires and other emergencies – and we’re here to help.

Through the Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) Project, we are partnering with other organisations such as:

🔶 Speak Out Association of Tasmania - attending expos and hosting workshops at the state Speak Out conference this October.
🔶 ParaQuad Association of Tasmania Inc.
🔶 Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania
🔶 Mission Australia
🔶 Some local neighbourhood houses

SES is also working with Tasmania Fire Service and National Disability Services to provide scenario workshops for disability service providers so they can get ready to continue to support people during and after bushfires, floods and other emergencies.

For more information and resources, visit https://www.ses.tas.gov.au/pcep/ or email [email protected]

[Image description: Photo of a P-CEP project team member who has a lived experience of disability with an assistance dog at a conference handing out information. Overlayed text reads "Supporting people disability to prepare for emergencies"]

03/03/2025

The possible landfall of later this week highlights that residents of South East Queensland and Northern NSW must take cyclone risks seriously.

We urge everyone to plan and prepare. Visit www.collaborating4inclusion.org/pcep/. Make your plan, be aware, and look out for each other. Those with knowledge and skills in Person-Centred Emwrgency Preparedness can use them to support others.

Organisations can share risk information and service continuity plans with their staff, volunteers and the people they support.

Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) ToolkitAn all-hazards approach to enabling emergency preparednessP-CEP Resource Package Co-designed and tested with people with disability, Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) enables people to self-assess their preparedness, capabilities and s...

16/05/2024

Dearest Gentle Reader, did you miss me?

This author finds herself compelled to bear the most curious of news. It seems the rampant rumours of failed nuptials and devious deals, is not the only gossip our dear Featheringtons must manage at present.

It seems Penelope Featherington has apparently been associating, unchaperoned, with the company of State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers. Madame Delacroix has proven herself capable yet again, crafting the tangerine attire and there’s been whispers amongst those residing in the palace that this colourful frock has caught the Queens eye.

And so, Gentle Reader, the Queen has declared for all in the ton to wear their brightest orange attire on Wednesday 22 May 2024 in celebration of our fabulous SES volunteers.

09/04/2024

Always a delight to present with such dedicated colleagues and to hear from QDN peer leaders.

QDN part of the All-hazards approach to enabling emergency preparedness panel today at the NDS Regional and Remote Conference in Cairns today talking about all things PCEP and the power of peer leadership

In picture QDN Peer Leader Jasmen Youdale, QDN CEO Michelle Moss, Associate Professor Michelle Villeneuve University of Sydney and Benjamin Keast CEO of Arc Disability Services

16/02/2024

Parents and caregivers, we need your attention ❗

While the rain may be easing in SEQ, there are plenty of areas where dangerous floodwater remains.

With school out for the day, please keep an eye on children and make sure they stay away from flooded areas and storm drains.

27/01/2024

says.

“Sometimes the smallest adjustments can make the biggest difference to inclusion.”

Melissa Hale has been selected as a Change Our Game ambassador to shine a light on the need for accessibility of Deaf women in sport.

20/12/2023

Personal is one of the most important actions we can all take to be safe when hashtag strike! We all need to be prepared and know how we will act together with our support networks. Some people with disability will need support to make a plan tailored to their support needs and risk situation. Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) helps to match emergency planning to the supports people need for their safety and well-being in emergencies.

What do people learn when they take the Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) Certificate Course?

The pre-post evaluation aimed to determine the impact of the P-CEP Certificate Course on learners’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours in preparing oneself and others for emergencies.

Compared to baseline, there were significant improvements for learners in the following:

Knowledge of emergency preparedness:
Compared to the baseline, there was a significant improvement in the following areas:
- knowing where to get timely information about emergencies
- knowing where to get information on how to prepare for and respond to an emergency.
- knowing what help is needed in an emergency and how to get that help.
- having a personal emergency plan!
- sharing one's emergency plan with other people in immediate support network

Emergency preparedness actions:
There was a highly significant improvement in:
- the level of emergency preparedness,
- the score of household preparedness actions, and
- the ability to to manage stress during uncertain times.

Change in knowledge and action across all 4 P-CEP Steps
- there was a significant difference in learning on all 16 Learning objectives

Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gesjzzR5

About:
The Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) Certificate is a world first interdisciplinary program providing actionable guidance on person-centred and capability-focused inclusive disaster risk reduction. This co-designed, nationally consistent education has successfully bridged the gap on how to enable responsibility-sharing between emergency services, people with disability and the services that support them, demonstrated by significant evaluation results. Six self-paced, activity-based online modules bring learners together to develop the knowledge and skills in preparing ourselves and others to anticipate, plan, and respond effectively to disaster risks through tailored preparedness planning and cross-sector collaborative action that leaves nobody behind. Learners leave the course with an implementation plan and join the P-CEP Connect Learning Community to support translation of learning into practice.

Keep following our progress as we share how P-CEP enables collaborative action on hashtag




University of Sydney

Document: Infographic showing the evaluation findings found here:https://collaborating4inclusion.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Learning__Behaviour-Evaluation-P-CEP-Certificate_Nov2023_FINAL.pdf

20/12/2023

Wildaliz De Jesús shares how to stay connected in heatwaves.

I live with multiple sclerosis (MS), so my nerves don't have the same insulation as most people and I can overheat. Here's how I stay connected and avoid isolation during extreme heat.

20/12/2023

The evaluation results are in and the outcomes of the Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness Facilitator Certificate Course offered through the University of Sydney Centre for Continuing Education are positive.

Have a look at what our learners say here: https://collaborating4inclusion.org/leave-nobody-behind/pcep-short-course/course-evaluation/

Course Evaluation Course EvaluationWho takes the course?What do learners say?What do people learn?Leave Nobody BehindRelated materialsAbout the LNB ProjectNational Survey FindingsPerson-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) Short CourseDisability Inclusive Emergency Planning (DIEP) ForumsDIDRR NSWP...

20/12/2023

What a day!

Congratulations to everyone whose passion, care, and innovations are building resilience for everyone in our communities. I am in awe of the diversity of projects that are making a substantial difference in people's lives. I am humbled by the work of many who are tirelessly supporting so many who have been impacted by not just one, but many disasters in recent years.

Today, Margaret Moreton wisely said, we are here to celebrate these achievements, in part, to inspire and encourage others to join in these efforts.

Thank you to the amazing team at the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience for a fantastic National celebration through the Resilient Australia hashtag awards held in Perth. AIDR is leading the way in developing inclusive emergency sector events and today's awards ceremony was another example of the steps they are taking toward inclusive emergency management, knowledge sharing, and capability development across multiple sectors. I encourage everyone to go to their LinkedIn page to view all of the videos from today's award ceremony and visit the Resilient Australia website to learn about so many important resilient actions and leadership of everyone who is honoured in this year's celebration!

I am proud to say that the University of Sydney Centre for Continuing Education Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) Certificate Course was recognised with the National Resilient Australia Award today. Even more proud of the demonstrated impact the Course is making: https://lnkd.in/g7DKRZzX

It is a team effort; supported and sustained by my fantastic research team with a special shout out to the the course coordination by Parvathi Subramaniam and evaluation design, data gathering and analysis by Jade Chang.

Learn more about our work at https://lnkd.in/gw_5Vqv

Thanks and congratulations to everyone who has taken the P-CEP course, for your sustained commitment to preparing yourself and facilitating preparedness WITH others - so that nobody gets left behind when disasters strike.

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