Recovery Coordinators Course for Local Government

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.

Duration

2 days
9:00am - 4:30pm

Fees

$990.00 (plus GST)
Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy
All transfer or cancellation requests must be made by emailing training@walga.asn.au

Training at WALGA - If you wish to change or cancel your confirmed course the following applies:

More than 10 business days prior to course commencement - no charge for either a cancellation or change request.
Cancellation request between 10-6 business days - 50% refund on pre-payment.
Less than 5 business days, no refund for cancellation and no transfer to another date allowed.
Non-Attendance - there is no refund or transfer for non-attendance.

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

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