Author Archives: Bridget Tehan
For many in our community a state of emergency is the daily reality. Emergency relief agencies are there to help.
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The best outcomes will come when policies and programs are shaped and led by Aboriginal people.
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A range of resources are available for organisations, clients and communities to help prepare for the summer season.
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Significant changes have been and continue to be made in Victoria’s emergency management arrangements.
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Ten years ago, Victorians lived through the worst heatwave and bushfires in Australia’s history. Tragically, 173 people lost their lives
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‘The Voices of Regional Victoria' compiles and distils the ‘burning social issues’ in the state’s regional areas.
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Regional Victorians have the same stake in our democracy as people living in Melbourne. Their needs require the same recognition
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In June this year the Victorian Parliament passed Australia’s first ever treaty legislation, the Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Bill
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There’s a perception that living in rural areas is cheaper than in cities, but the added cost of transport can
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Victoria is home to one of the most culturally diverse societies in the world, and is also among the fastest-growing
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VCOSS highlights four key takeaways from the 2018 HILDA report—along with suggested solutions.
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The review of the Vulnerable People in Emergencies policy is an important step in improving emergency management policies to better
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If anyone you know is likely to be at risk during hot weather, help them get the advice and support
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"Appallingly neglected": Victoria's Ombudsman sounds the alarm on the treatment of kinship carers.
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Community organisations are the key to helping Victorians prepare for and overcome disasters and it is time to bring them
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Investment in mental health, drug and alcohol services and in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in the 2017 Victorian Budget will
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For vulnerable Victorians, our summer heatwaves are more than just an excuse to head to the beach, they are a
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With one in five Victorians living with a disability, it is critical to address their needs in emergency planning.
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The Latrobe Valley is again steeling itself for a fight. They’re a resilient bunch, but they can’t do it on
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Communities in the Latrobe Valley have a strong appetite to re-establish a sense of place and pride. Integrated social and
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When a major earthquake shook Christchurch in September 2010, bridges and buildings weren’t the only things put under pressure.
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Couldn't make it to the VCOSS-MAV "Working with community in emergency planning" forum? Never fear, we've got you covered.
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Low-income earners tend to live in areas or conditions more likely to be adversely affected by climate change, and have
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Find out how community organisations and local government can work more closely together when managing disasters and emergency events.
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A report released by the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC in January 2016, Capturing community experiences in the 2015
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Disasters and emergencies such as bushfires, floods and heatwaves affect all Australians, no matter what their background or status. A
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