08/07/2025
Another example of why private drone operators MUST obey the rules in emergency situations, not only in tge USA, but here in Australia too. No doubt some think they are assisting, but they are in fact hindering the emergency service response.Know your drone. Visit the CASA website for rules and regs relating to drone flying.
05/06/2025
One of our international members, Bruce Wong from Hong Kong, who is also a CESM, engaging in the Asian EM communities.
LinkedIn
05/06/2025
Congratulations go to Chief Supt Luke Wiseman from NSW Ambulance for his greatly deserved award. This is the highest award that the AIES awards.
LinkedIn
16/01/2025
For those who might be interested, here is a message from TAFE NSW National Centre for Emergency Management Studies:
Hello,
Our National Centre for Emergency Management Studies (NCEMS) is a speciality school within TAFE NSW, committed to providing quality professional development and nationally recognised units in practical crisis management and leadership in public safety.
What do we offer?
The National Centre for Emergency Management Studies (NCEMS) is excited to announce the upcoming PUA60120 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) commencing on February 25, 2025.
TAFE NSW has recently received approval for the course fee for the Advanced Diploma through the VET student loan program from the Australian Government. You can find out further information on our website if it maybe a suitable option for your study requirements. A separate offering for the Vet Student Loan will be available shortly on our website, or enrol now and flag your interest in Vet Student Loan program in your application.
For further information: Vet student loan - VET Student Loans: Eligibility, fees and payment options | TAFE NSW
You can enrol into any of our Emergency Management units individually, or in Semester 1, 2025 under the PUA60120 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) Qualification.
Semester 1 - 2025 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Code, Course Name, Start Date, Duration, Delivery Mode
PUA60120
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Link: National Training Register - PUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
25th February 2025
2 years
Combination - Virtual classroom - off campus, self-paced online learning, and face to face
Semester 1 - 2025 Short Courses
Course Code, Course Name, Start Date, Duration, Delivery Mode
PUAEMR038
Introduction to Emergency Management
25th February 2025
4 weeks
Virtual Classroom - off campus
PUACOM007
Liaise with other organisations
25th February 2025
4 weeks
Virtual Classroom - off campus
800-000438
Inter-Agency Liaison Officer
25th February 2025
1 day
Virtual Classroom - off campus
22612VIC
Multi Agency AIIMS
19th February 2025
2 days
Virtual Classroom - off campus
PSPGEN143
Prepare High-Level Written Communication
25th March 2025
8 weeks
Virtual Classroom - off campus
22612VIC
Multi Agency AIIMS
18th March 2025
2 days
Face to Face - West Wollongong campus
PUAEMR020
Coordinate Emergency Planning
13th May 2025
7 weeks
Virtual Classroom – off campus
22612VIC
Multi Agency AIIMS
20th May 2025
2 days
Virtual Classroom - off campus
800-000438
Inter-Agency Liaison Officer
3rd June 2025
1 day
Virtual Classroom - off campus
You can find further information and enrolment links on our website: Emergency Management website or by QR code:
NCEMS courses are scheduled at varying times throughout the year but are also capable of being delivered on demand, if you are interested in discussing a specific course for your workplace, please contact us further to discuss.
Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the NCEMS team:
National Centre for Emergency Management Studies
T +61 2 7920 8831
E [email protected]
tafensw.edu.au
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TAFE NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the Land, Rivers and Sea. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Elders; past, present and emerging of all Nations.
www.tafensw.edu
19/12/2024
For our colleagues and members in Aotearoa New Zealand, the end of year update from New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency Te Rakau Whakamarumaru
nationalemergencymanagementagencynema.cmail20.com
18/12/2024
Following Australia's assistance to Vanuatu following tge recent earthquake and previous cyclones, here is the DFAT web page on ongoing development assistance to Vanuatu.
Australia’s partnership with Vanuatu
Vanuatu also benefits from non-ongoing COVID-19 response measures. Funding from these measures will be included in actual figures published in the relevant Australia's Official Development Assistance: Statistical Summary.
12/12/2024
Updates from the AIDR - 12 December 2024
Updates from AIDR | December 2024
The end of this year also brings the end of my time as Executive Director of AIDR, as I am taking up a new role to lead Gender and Disaster Australia. It has been my absolute pleasure leading the AIDR team and working with all of you, and I am grateful for this valuable opportunity. I find m...
12/12/2024
Have a look at the AIDR Summer Reading List :)
AIDR’s summer reading list 2024
The AIDR team have compiled a reading list for the 2024-25 summer season to enhance their knowledge, while providing an opportunity to unwind after a busy year.