Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience: Empowering the next generation for a resilient future
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The United Nations General Assembly has designated 13 October as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction to promote a global culture of disaster risk reduction. The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience and Natural Hazards Research Australia are coming together on Wednesday 9 October, to celebrate the United Nations International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 and explore the theme 'Empowering the next generation for a resilient future.'
This free 60-minute webinar will showcase projects, practical tools, strategies, and resources for schools, organisations, and policymakers to promote disaster resilience education and facilitate youth engagement.
Hear from Ness Wiebford, from Australian Red Cross as she discusses the Youth in Emergencies project, and Carla Hall from Youth Affairs Council Victoria as she explores the Future Proof project. We'll also hear from The Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People NSW, as well as the voices of young people affected by, learning about, and working in disaster.
Come and celebrate what we are doing to empower the next generation for a resilient future.
Speaker
- Ness Wiebford, Youth in Emergencies - Project Lead, Australian Red Cross
- Carla Hall, Disaster Resilience Coalition Principal, Youth Affairs Council Victoria
- Harmony Carmichael, Disaster Resilience Coalition Support Officer, Youth Affairs Council Victoria
- Moderator: Margaret Moreton, Executive Director, AIDR
The webinar will also include a special video presentation from the team at Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People NSW.