Recovery Coordinators Course for Local Government - 2 Days

Overview

Under the Western Australian Emergency Management Framework, recovery following a natural disaster is the responsibility of Local Government.

This course explores what it means to be a Local Recovery Coordinator, including pre-event planning which is critical in the establishment of contemporary and established systems and processes and required for your Local Government to confidently and proficiently manage this critical function.

This course will focus on and build from the National Disaster Recovery Principles and explore ways to apply sound leadership and guidance to impacted communities.

Target Audience

Suitable for anyone in charge of this responsibility, or providing support to the Local Recovery Coordinator; CEO’s, Elected Members and Officers involved in Emergency Management.

Learning Outcomes

• Prepare, maintain and test the Local Recovery Plan;
• Undertake the role of the Local Recovery Coordinator, including ensuring ongoing continuous improvement and redundancy to the position;
• Understand the psychological stressors inherent in recovery work and the importance of managing wellbeing amongst recovery workers;
• Coordinate the establishment and activities of a Local Recovery Coordination Group (LRCG); and
• Coordinate local recovery activities following a particular event, as directed by the Local Government, adhering to Disaster Recovery principles and values.

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy

All transfer or cancellation requests must be made via our request form.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, On-Site training and course cancellations. 

Upcoming Course Dates