Recovery Coordinators Course for Local Government - 2 Days

Overview

Disaster Recovery is a challenging context to work in.  It is a complex, fast-paced and constantly changing environment, which can impact every aspect of community functioning. Under the Western Australian Emergency Management Framework, managing recovery following a disaster is the responsibility of Local Government. The Local Recovery Coordinator role is critical to the success of managing this task.

This course explores what it means to be a Local Recovery Coordinator. It provides an overview of:

• The WA legislative context and responsibilities of local government in recovery
• Community and individual reactions to disasters and how this impacts leadership
• Preparing to lead in the recovery context
• Local recovery planning
• The National Principles of Disaster Recovery and their practical application to implementing recovery
• The vital role of the Local Recovery Coordination Group and how to encourage effective collaboration
• Practical aspects of engaging your community in the recovery process
• Exercises and the importance of practical preparedness for recovery across your Local Government
• Accessing and managing recovery resources

Numerous discussion activities and a discussion exercise provides opportunities for you to embed your understanding and apply learnings to your local context.

Target Audience

Suitable for anyone designated the role of Recovery Coordinator, 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;
• Understand the critical role of the Local Recovery Coordinator, based on a well-developed understanding of community disaster recovery
• Develop leadership skills based on understanding the psychological stressors inherent in recovery work, and the importance of managing wellbeing amongst recovery workers;
• Coordinate the establishment of a Local Recovery Coordination Group; with a focus on collaboration and effective representation;
• Recognise the importance of managing local recovery activities, which adhere 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