Care through Disaster 2.0

Care through Disaster 2.0

Summary of activity
A values-based report acknowledging that disaster recovery requires strong communities that are properly supported on a much longer timescale. The report's findings and better practices recognise the need for people to be Seen, Safe and Supported during and after a crisis, and that communities need to be strong and connected before disaster strikes for this to occur.
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Independent
Risk topic
All hazards
ASD Cyber Threat Report 2022-2023

ASD Cyber Threat Report 2022-2023

Summary of activity
Australian governments, critical infrastructure, businesses and households continue to be the target of malicious cyber actors. This annual report illustrates that both state and non-state actors continue to show the intent and capability to compromise Australia’s networks, and also highlights the added complexity posed by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Australian Government
Risk topic
Cyber security and ICT systems failure
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council Strategic Directions Achievement Report 2023

Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council Strategic Directions Achievement Report 2023

Summary of activity
A report that demonstrates work completed in the 2022-23 financial year by all jurisdictions in conjunction with AFAC members and our partner agencies. Case studies provide a sample of initiatives undertaken towards the shared vision and joint commitment to safe and secure communities.
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Independent
Risk topic
All hazards
Fire Services Implementation Monitor FY 2022–23 Annual Report

Fire Services Implementation Monitor FY 2022–23 Annual Report

Summary of activity
Third annual report that summarises progress against each of the remaining 39 actions in the Year Two to Five Plan, it comments on the progress of the four recommendations in Year Two annual report, and provides one additional recommendation to improve the focus of reform activities
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Fire Services Implementation Monitor
Risk topic
Bushfire and other fires
Workforce and resourcing
Victorian State of the Environment 2023 Report

Victorian State of the Environment 2023 Report

Summary of activity
Victoria’s five-yearly report card on the health of the state’s natural environment – land, water, air and ecosystems, the report is a considered analysis of the available science and the pressures and challenges ahead. The recommendations seek to support the Victorian Government to keep improving its environmental monitoring and management systems and capabilities during this decade and beyond.
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Independent
Risk topic
Bushfire and other fires
Climate change
Australian Food Story: Feeding the Nation and Beyond

Australian Food Story: Feeding the Nation and Beyond

Summary of activity
A report that identifies and aims to address challenges in Australia's food security, it makes 35 recommendations focused on food production, consumption and trade; access to key production inputs and their impact on production costs; food supply chain and its vulnerabilities; climate change and biosecurity; and addressing food insecurity.
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Parliament of Australia
Risk topic
Supply chain disruption
Communities at the centre: Insights from the Multicultural Resilience Project

Communities at the centre: Insights from the Multicultural Resilience Project

Summary of activity
Following the devastating floods across Victoria in October 2022, VCOSS initiated the Multicultural Resilience Project to support multicultural communities across the north and north-west of the state to continue to recover, rebuild, and strengthen resilience in the case of future disasters. The insights report highlights the common experiences, challenges, strengths and needs of regional multicultural communities during and after the floods.
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Victorian Council of Social Service
Risk topic
Flood
Behind the Frontline: Vicarious Trauma Amongst Support Staff in Victoria’s Emergency Management Sector

Behind the Frontline: Vicarious Trauma Amongst Support Staff in Victoria’s Emergency Management Sector

Summary of activity
An examination of how vicarious trauma may be impacting support staff working in Victoria’s emergency management sector and recommendations for best practices for supporting them
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Independent
Risk topic
Workforce and resourcing
Emergency Management Operational Review 2017-18

Emergency Management Operational Review 2017-18

Summary of activity
An overview of the major operational events and activities, it includes narrative, insights and lessons, and case studies highlighting the broad range of emergency management operational activity that occurred during the 2017-18 financial year.
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Emergency Management Victoria
Risk topic
All hazards
Emergency Management Operational Summary 2020-21

Emergency Management Operational Summary 2020-21

Summary of activity
An overview of the major operational events and activities that occurred over the 2020-21 financial year, as well as a range of case studies that focus on operational incidents highlighting both good practice and areas for improvement.
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Emergency Management Victoria
Risk topic
All hazards