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Exciting news! Evelyn Liew, Anjalee Panditha, Sebastian Bernal Garcia from CABDTP are finalists in the 2025 National Disaster Challenge by @HazardsResearch. Learn more: bit.ly/41Kphns #ClimateAction #DisasterChallenge #ResearchExcellence

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The future is bright in disaster management thanks to our #DisasterChallenge finalists on show in Mandurah yesterday. Congrats team Building trust and resilience - Craig Ridep-Morris, Alison Sheaves & Madison Green, PhD students @jcu - who took out first place!
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There are so many reasons to enter the #DisasterChallenge, including cash prizes! Get your team together & solve this wicked problem facing Australian emergency services Enter by 7 July: naturalhazards.com.au/disast…
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If you’re an early career researcher, postgrad or undergrad, the 2024 #DisasterChallenge wants to see what you can bring to Australian disaster management! How will you answer the wicked problem? Entries close 7 July! Learn more: disasterchallenge.com.au
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ICYMI - our Centre team recently competed in the @HazardsResearch #DisasterChallenge finals! Find out more about their cutting-edge research involving flood data and their plan to make sure we're all flood ready. research.qut.edu.au/qutcds/2… @QUT @fishiintheC @JKHopf @KateRobSau
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UN International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is a vital day to promote a global culture of disaster risk reduction. We were proud to host the #DisasterChallenge yesterday for #DRRDay, to recognise the vital role of research in building a resilient future #BreakTheCycle
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➡️ Poverty, inequality and discrimination are causes and consequences of growing disaster risk. On #DRRDay we say: No more inequality. No more climate injustice. No one is safe from the threat of disasters until everyone is safe, until we #BreakTheCycle 👉 iddrr.undrr.org/
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Congratulations to the winner of the 2023 #DisasterChallenge: LYDIA WARDALE with her Youth Guardians program! Lydia's pitch for a youth-led program of preparedness had an impressive emphasis on connection and empowerment of young people, making this a well-deserved win. #DRRDay
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Andrew Coghlan providing insightful perspectives on the human impacts of disasters and the role of research @HazardsResearch #disasterchallenge
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The second excellent #DisasterChallenge pitch is from graduate Lydia Wardale, presenting Youth Guardians: a youth-led program for people aged 13-17 that empowers engagement between youth and EM, builds community resilience and inspires social cohesion. #DRRDay #BreakTheCycle
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The first of three finalist teams presents Climate Day: an innovative, adaptable program of disaster preparedness for young people - presented by undergraduates Maya Walton, Chloe O'Brien and Kathy Tran at @UTSEngage. Such a strong start! #DisasterChallenge #DRRDay #BreakTheCycle
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It's not too late to register for the #DisasterChallenge Final livestream! Tomorrow, 12 Oct, 4-6pm AEDT. Don't miss your chance to watch our 3 finalists attempting to solve a wicked problem in disaster management. Register disasterchallenge.com.au @UNDRR #DRRDay #BreakTheCycle

New thinking, new research, new solutions – don't miss the #DisasterChallenge Final 2023! Registrations now open, come along to hear 3 finalists tackle the wicked problem set 🗓️Thurs 12 Oct ⌚️4-7pm AEDT 🗺️Greek Community of Melbourne, 168 Lonsdale St Livestream available
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Innovative disaster solutions are on show this 12 Oct for the #DisasterChallenge Final in #Melbourne as 3 teams attempt to solve a wicked problem in disaster management. Media passes available. naturalhazards.com.au/news-a… 📅 12 Oct ⌚ 4-7pm AEDT 🗺 168 Lonsdale Street

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Last chance to register in person for the #DisasterChallenge Final! For catering purposes, in person registrations close at 11.59pm AEDT this Sunday, 8 October. It is a free event, so we would love to see you there in #Melbourne. disasterchallenge.com.au/ #DRRday #BreakTheCycle

New thinking, new research, new solutions – don't miss the #DisasterChallenge Final 2023! Registrations now open, come along to hear 3 finalists tackle the wicked problem set 🗓️Thurs 12 Oct ⌚️4-7pm AEDT 🗺️Greek Community of Melbourne, 168 Lonsdale St Livestream available
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Don't miss the #DisasterChallenge Final! You'll not only hear 3 fantastic concepts to solve a wicked problem, but a keynote from Andrew Coghlan, Head of Emergency Services @RedCrossAU disasterchallenge.com.au 🗓️12 Oct ⌚️4-7pm AEDT 🗺️Greek Community of Melb, 168 Lonsdale St
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It has been a fantastic opening day of @ANZDMC. Our Chief Science Officer Prof Deborah Bunker kicked off the program this morning, while Board member Oliver Costello shared his insights in the closing keynote. Plus the #DisasterChallenge and we have a booth! #DEMC23
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Our March newsletter is out, featuring an update from CEO @AndeGiss, the launch of the 2023 #disasterchallenge, highlights from our Black Summer and #IWD2023 webinars, new partners and ECR Fellows more. Read it in full here: bit.ly/3zl3Db7
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Congratulations to all #DisasterChallenge winners, and to the winner winners ... Kamarah @FRNSW and Mark @CFA_Updates 🙌👏 We're looking forward to seeing where your idea goes! #NHRF22
And the #DisasterChallenge Final winner is... Kamarah Pooley @FRNSW Mark Owens @CFA_Updates! Congratulations on your excellent idea to share disaster preparedness info using wifi portals! Well done to all teams for such innovative pitches. Want to support a pitch? Get in touch!
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And the #DisasterChallenge Final winner is... Kamarah Pooley @FRNSW Mark Owens @CFA_Updates! Congratulations on your excellent idea to share disaster preparedness info using wifi portals! Well done to all teams for such innovative pitches. Want to support a pitch? Get in touch!
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"This is about long-term enduring resilience. Brisbane’s flood hazard isn't going away, it’s growing. We keep following the same path-dependent strategies as in the past. Only a fool repeats the same mistakes." - historian @mcookhistory giving the #DisasterChallenge keynote
Dr Margaret Cook provides keynote address about wicked disaster problems. @HazardsResearch #DisasterChallenge #NHRF22 @mcookhistory
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Dr Margaret Cook provides keynote address about wicked disaster problems. @HazardsResearch #DisasterChallenge #NHRF22 @mcookhistory
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