Facing the storm together: How we plan and respond to weather-related disasters

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday 24th September
• Time:
  • 1.00pm – 2.30pm AEST
(for people in NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT, TAS)
  • 12.30pm – 2.00pm
(for people in SA and NT)
  • 11.00am – 12.30pm
(for people in WA)

We will email you the Zoom link after you register.

We will also send it again the day before the event.

About This Event

Australia is very familiar with weather-related disasters. Unfortunately our country has faced lots of fires and floods – and these affect everyone.  

But for people with disability, the effects of these disasters can look quite different. It can be extra challenging for us to stay safe, to get information or to escape from danger.  

So what kinds of things need to be in place to make sure people with disability can manage during weather-related disasters?  

What can be done to prepare so that people with disability are able to stay safe during these disasters?  

What kind of things do other groups and communities outside of Australia do that we can learn from?  

We will hear from people with disability about how they approach weather-related disaster planning and prevention efforts, including from First Nations communities and international perspectives. 

Register now to be a part of what we know will be a super interesting event.  

About Disability Dialogue

Who We Are

The Disability Dialogue brings people with disability together to talk about issues that matter to us.

Our Values

• We create a safe space for people with disability, their families, friends and supporters
• We believe people with disability are experts in our own lives
• We are led by people with disability

Why This Matters

We want to:

• Generate big ideas
• Find partners to bring good ideas to life
• Improve the systems and services we use

Our Partners

The Disability Dialogue is a joint initiative of:

• DANA
• Inclusion Australia
• Alliance 20
• Melbourne Disability Institute

We are funded through an Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grant from the Department of Social Services (DSS) and also acknowledge the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation.