2015 Neighbourhood House and Learning Centres Conference Presented by: Craig Lapsley Emergency Management Commissioner

Shared Vision Safer and more resilient communities Shared Goal A sustainable and efficient emergency management system that reduces the likelihood, effect and consequences of emergencies “We work as one”

Resilience 100 Resilient Cities Emergency Management as a Beneficiary of Community Resilience Resilience Emergency Management as a Driver of Community Resilience Emergency Management as a User of Community Resilience Emergency Management as a contributor to Community Resilience 100 Resilient Cities

The resilience journey Safer and more resilient community 1-20 + years Adaptable community 1-5 + years Safer people 1-2 + years

Community at the centre Communities Government Agencies Business After / Renewal Before / knowledge During / response

How do we achieve this? CONNECTING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IDENTIFY LOCAL AND REGIONAL ISSUES CONTINUE TO PLAN, LEARN SHARE & IMPROVE GATHERING LOCAL KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTAND HAZARDS AND RISKS

Trusted networks What networks are already trusted and established in a community? Neighbourhood House / Community Houses Faith-based organisations Community action group School Local business and industry Service club Sporting club How can we link in with these? What does the community need and how can we support this?

Questions? Before, during and After. Knowledge, Response and Renewal. EMV is the SECTOR, NOT level 23, 121 Exhibition street. (Commissioner)