LEMA Review Workshop Findings Webinar
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WALGA is hosting a webinar to present the consultation outcomes of the Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMA) Review Workshops and to provide an overview of the State Emergency Management Committee's (SEMC) current initiatives.
Date: Tuesday, 6 December
Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
During September and October, WALGA hosted ten LEMA Review Workshops with Local Governments to obtain feedback to inform WALGA’s final LEMA improvement recommendations to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), SEMC Business Unit.
In this webinar, workshop facilitator Sue Middleton from Agdots will present the key findings and possible solutions from the LEMA Review Workshops, which were attended by 133 participants from 92 diverse Local Governments. Additionally, SEMC Executive Officer, Rick Curtis will provide an update on several SEMC projects including the Community Disaster Resilience Strategy, and the review of Local and District Emergency Management Committees.
For more information and to register, visit the WALGA website.
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AFDRS Update
DFES have provided an update on the Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) implementation, including signage, community campaign, data and analysis. Read the latest update here. Subscribe to DFES Rural Fire News for future email updates.
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Disaster Ready Fund
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is consulting on the design of the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF). Complete the survey here before 20 December. Applications for Round 1 are expected to open in early 2023.
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STAND Toolkit
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has released a community stakeholder toolkit aimed at Strengthening Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters (STAND). Read more.
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Disaster Risk Reduction
Four WA Local Governments have been awarded funding in the latest round of the National Disaster Risk Reduction (NDRR) Grant Program. Projects include sourcing alternative power supply and Aboriginal cultural burning programs. Read more.
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WALGA State Budget Submission
The initiatives in WALGA’s Budget Submission will deliver significant benefits to communities across the State. Key emergency management priorities include the CESM Program, the MAF and LGGS Grant Programs, emergency services legislative reform and coastal hazard adaptation. Read more. |
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WHS Local Government Leaders Forum
LGIS is hosting a forum with WorkSafe, and DFES on 6 December for Local Government Mayors, Presidents and CEOs to explore the implications of WHS legislation for the management of volunteer bushfire fighters. Register here.
Image Credit: DFES Incident Photographer Evan Collis
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My Bushfire Plan Campaign
Local Governments can support their community to be better prepared for bushfire by encouraging them to download the My Bushfire Plan app or visit mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au and make a bushfire plan. Great to see so many Local Governments already sharing information with their communities. Read more. |
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Thank A Volunteer Day Grants Awarded
18 Local Governments were among the 41 recipients of grants. Thank a Volunteer Day provides opportunities to celebrate volunteers, and raise public awareness Find out more here.
Underground Power Program
The State Government has launched the four-year Targeted Underground Power Program (TUPP), which will allow up to 50,000 homes and businesses to transition from poles and wires.
SEMC Communique
The State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC) met on Thursday, 13 October. Read the communique here.
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DFES Workforce Management Solution
DFES are leading the delivery of an ICT system for emergency services volunteers and staff. Complete the survey being conducted or contact DFES for more information.
BOC Communique
The Bushfire Operations Committee met on Friday, 7 October and received updates on the Wooroloo Bushfire and Severe Weather Event (February Fires 2022) Reviews. Read more.
Access and Inclusion for EmergencyWA
DFES is hosting an information gathering workshop on how people living with a disability access emergency information.
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Resilient Australia National Awards
AIDR
6 December | Register here
LEMA Review Workshops Finding Webinar
6 December | Register here
Effective Conversations - A Professional Development Online Workshop
Climate for Change
8 December | Register here
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DFES Access and Inclusion for EmergencyWA Workshop
13 December | Register here
Emergency Management for Local Government Leaders
20 February 2023 | Register here
Emergency Management Foundations for Local Government
7 March 2023 | Register here
Community Disaster Recovery
8 March 2023 | Register here
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Want to share something with the sector?
Want to share your successes, promote a new project, have a key question answered or collaborate with other Local Governments? We want to hear from you about any stories or initiatives to share with the sector.
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WALGA contacts
Susie Moir, Policy Manager, Resilient Communities, 9213 2058
Rachel Armstrong, Senior Policy Advisor, Emergency Management 9213 2064
Cassandra Mora, Policy Officer, Emergency Management, 9213 2044
Simone Ruane, Project Lead, LEMA Review, 9213 2049
Contact the Emergency Management team via em@walga.asn.au
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