AUSTRALASIAN WOMEN IN EMERGENCIES NETWORK

Thank you for your interest in the Australasian Women in Emergencies Network! 

The Australasian Women in Emergencies (AWE) Network was established to promote and further develop the contributions of women in emergencies and disaster resilience, help build stronger communities, and support the new generation of women entering the sector. 

Women bring unique skills and strengths to all areas of emergencies and disasters, and their insights and expertise are already enhancing resilience across communities. Through harnessing and amplifying these capabilities the AWE Network will help to build Australia’s resilience and create stronger communities.

The AWE Network is open to everyone from all the sectors that play a role in emergencies and disaster resilience, including emergency service organisations, community and not for profit organisations, governments and agencies, universities and schools, private businesses and organisations and community members.

The AWE Network aims to:
  • Promote and develop the skills and strengths of women
  • Give a voice to women 
  • Encourage and support the next generation of women in emergency management
  • Provide a platform for networking and shared information
  • Promote collaboration and cooperation
  • Encourage gender equity in the sector
 
Who is the network for?
Membership of the network is available to anyone who is interested in, has experience, works, or volunteers in or studies emergencies and disaster resilience. This includes people from all sectors that play a role in emergencies, no matter how big or small, including:
  • Community members
  • Community organisations
  • Emergency service organisations
  • Community, health and social service organisations
  • Volunteer organisations
  • Universities and schools
  • Students and young people
  • Private organisations and businesses
  • Local, state and federal governments and agencies 
Updates will be provided to you via email.
 
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Welcome to the Australasian Women in Emergencies Network!