Research shows domestic violence rises in communities impacted by disasters. Experts from Gender & Disaster Australia discuss why and how this can be addressed.
Dr Debra Parkinson14 April, 2024
Dark tourism expert Dr Philip Stone discusses what motivates people to visit areas impacted by disasters and considerations for disaster memorialisation
Dr Philip Stone11 February, 2024
Andrew and Josh share the best of Season 3, from guests across the globe.
Andrew McCullough5 January, 2024
Steve Goldfinch from the Asian Development Bank explains how targeted investment is reducing disaster risk in the Asia Pacific.
Steven Goldfinch13 December, 2023
Dr Albrecht Beck discusses how shared risks from natural hazards helped build disaster diplomacy in one of the most complex areas in the world.
Dr Abrecht Beck20 November, 2023
Peter Baines shares his leadership experience deployed to the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and starting Australian charity Hands Across the Water.
Peter Baines17 September, 2023
Heatwaves are the deadliest disaster. Climate expert Prof Ben Zaitchik discusses how we can adapt to a warming world.
Professor Ben Zaitchik10 August, 2023
Dr Darja Kragt explains the science behind leadership and how to improve the culture within emergency services organisations.
Dr Darja Kragt20 July, 2023
A/Prof Roslyn Prinsley explores innovative technology to prevent disasters - hail cannons, cloud seeding, cyclone deflection and early detection of bushfire ignition.
A/Prof Roslyn Prinsley29 June, 2023
The emergency management workforce is rapidly changing. What does the future look like, and how do we attract volunteers in this new world? We ask…
Dr Blythe McLennan7 May, 2023
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Captain Richard Champion de Crespigny AM25 March, 2023
When the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami impacted Phuket, Sue Ultmann was running three restaurants and shares her experience about the disaster and the recovery.
Sue Ultmann15 March, 2023
On a visit to Ishinomaki Japan. Andrew and Josh speak with the director of a museum on the ruins of a school impacted by the…
Richard Halberstadt19 February, 2023
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