IAEM Oceania

Dates: 7 October, 2008
Location: Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii
Website: The NAGC website has the full workshop programme and registration forms.

Description

The National Association of Government Communicators - ‘The Science of Communications’ - Connecting Researchers & Practitioners is a workshop for Risk & Crisis Communicators.

Dates: 22–23 September, 2008
Location: Duxton Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand
Website: Seminar website
Documents: Brochure

Once again, the IAEM is supporting the National Association of Government Communicators - ‘The Science of Communications’ - Connecting Researchers & Practitioners is a workshop for Risk & Crisis Communicators. This workshop is to be held in Hawaii. Feedback from IAEM members that attended the June workshop indicated that the workshop is highly relevant to many IAEM members. For details refer to upcoming events in our resources webpage.

Dates: 10 June, 2008
Location: Christchurch, Canada
Website: Natural Hazards Research Centre

Speakers
1.00pm - Tim Davies (Introduction to the potential Kaikoura Canyon landslide)
1.20pm – Jarg Pettinga (Seismic hazards of the area and a possible analogue from Fiji)
1.40pm – Helen Grant & Jon Mitchell (Ecan) (RMA framework and CDEM readiness)
2.00pm (break)
2.15-4pm – Discussion, during which we hope there will be many contributions from the floor.

Dates: 11 April 2008
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Website: Fire Engineering - University of Canterbury

Technical Workshop by NZ Chapter of SFPE:- Human Movement in Fire and Related Emergencies
Registration Form
Main speakers :- Jake Pauls, Johan Lundin
Time:- 8.45 am to 4.30 pm
Venue:- Christchurch on Fri 11 April 2008 at University of Canterbury (room TBA depending on numbers)

Dates: Rangitoto Field Trip 5 September, Workshop 6-7 September
Location: Mercure Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand
Description
How will your organisation cope with a future volcanic crisis?
this two day course will present a state-of-the-art assessment of volcanic hazards in New Zealand, and will help you better understand how your organisation can better prepare for, and mitigate against, a future volcanic crisis.
The course is designed for those involved in all aspects of natural hazard management

Dates: Friday 20th July 2007 0800-1000hrs
Location: New Zealand

Description

Manawatu District Council is holding a series of workshops on psychological aspects of disaster training. The sessions are:

• Friday 6th July 2007 0800-1000hrs, Preparing helpers for disaster work;
• Friday 13th July 2007, 0800-1000hrs, Disaster and crisis management;
• Friday 20th July 2007, 0800-1000 hrs, Managing the consequences.

For details contact Trevor.Auld@mdc.govt.nz

Dates: Friday 13th July 2007 0800-1000hrs
Location: New Zealand

Description

Manawatu District Council is holding a series of workshops on psychological aspects of disaster training. The sessions are:

• Friday 6th July 2007 0800-1000hrs, Preparing helpers for disaster work;
• Friday 13th July 2007, 0800-1000hrs, Disaster and crisis management;
• Friday 20th July 2007, 0800-1000 hrs, Managing the consequences.

For details contact Trevor.Auld@mdc.govt.nz

Dates: Friday 6th July 2007 0800-1000hrs
Location: New Zealand

Description

Manawatu District Council is holding a series of workshops on psychological aspects of disaster training. The sessions are:

• Friday 6th July 2007 0800-1000hrs, Preparing helpers for disaster work;
• Friday 13th July 2007, 0800-1000hrs, Disaster and crisis management;
• Friday 20th July 2007, 0800-1000 hrs, Managing the consequences.

For details contact Trevor.Auld@mdc.govt.nz

Dates: Friday 1 July 2007 1330-1630hrs AEST
Location: Mercure Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Description

In today's interconnected world, our dependence on critical infrastructure is ever increasing. Understanding the vulnerabilities of infrastructure and their capacity for recovery following a major disruptive event is crucial for everyone owners, users and those organisations who depend on their services.