Health and disaster management handbook
The Health and Disaster Management Handbook represents the ongoing evolution in thinking and practice in regard to disasters and the health system in Australia. It provides guidance on national principles and practices for health management in disasters. This handbook outlines the core principles and concepts that underpin how the health system can develop plans to reduce the effects and level of disruption to communities in Australia before, during and after disasters.
This handbook is intended to guide and assist individuals and organisations working in the health system to understand their capability and capacity to support communities before, during and after disasters. These include Commonwealth, state, territory and local governments, emergency management agencies, non-government organisations, the private sector and community groups. The handbook may also be of value to educators, planners, businesses and the private sector that are involved in or interact with the health systemThe Health and Disaster Management Handbook represents the ongoing evolution in thinking and practice in regard to disasters and the health system.