This short course has been specifically designed for practitioners, volunteers and community members who are (or will be) working in post-disaster settings. The course has been written by leading disaster recovery researchers at the University of Melbourne and combines the rigour of academic research with a focus on practical application.

Over the last two decades there have been significant advances in the field of disaster recovery and resilience research. As disasters increase in frequency and intensity, disaster recovery practitioners are increasingly working in complex environments, often with limited access to training and professional development.

This course is in a flexible format across five weeks with a combination of online and (optional) in-person learning. The content covered provides a foundation for disaster recovery practitioners, volunteers and community leaders who want to deepen their understanding of disaster recovery, how to consider disaster related impacts and how to access evidence-based materials to support practice.

Throughout this course there will be an opportunity for participants to engage with contemporary disaster recovery research and work with others engaged in disaster recovery from a range of perspectives.

Who is the course designed for?

This short course has been specifically designed for practitioners, volunteers and community members who are (or will be) working in post-disaster settings. The course focuses on supporting learners to deepen their understanding of disaster recovery and using evidence-based materials to support practice.

9 October - 10 November 2023
In-person workshop: Melbourne Tuesday 24 October

Register HERE for October 2023