May 2023
National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June
AWE looks forward to Australia's National Reconciliation Week, 27 May – 3 June, as an opportunity to strengthen relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. AWE acknowledges that the emergency management and disaster resilience sector has much to learn from cultural
Lessons Management Forum winners
Congratulations to the following AWE members for winning tickets to the AFAC AIDR Lessons Management Forum in Canberra in July! Amanda Muller Amber Smith Jyoti Khatri Nazira Zuptarova We are thrilled to be able to support these members in their professional development. We look forward to hearing their reflections and
National Volunteer Week 15-21 May (Aus)
AWE recognises the extraordinary contribution of volunteers to emergency management and disaster resilience every day, and especially during Australia’s National Volunteer Week. This year's We are the Change Makers campaign, from 15-21 May, celebrates the powerful impact volunteers make by supporting individuals, communities and the nation, including those who stand up in the
April 2023
AWE Network Q&A Series – Allies of AWE
Q. Can men and people not identifying as a woman join and participate in the AWE network? How can they become better allies for women’s advocacy in emergencies and disaster resilience? A. Membership of AWE is open to everybody who plays a role in emergencies and disaster resilience. This includes
March 2023
CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS: Research study on “Diversity & Inclusion in Resilience Building Projects”
The University of Sydney is calling for volunteers to participate in a research study on “Diversity & Inclusion in Resilience Building Projects”. The aim of the research is to study the challenges that women in emergency management face in their workplace, specifically those who are involved in resilience building or
February 2023
AWE Network Q&A Series – Grants and Funding Applications
Q: Grants and funding applications. I have not had much experience applying for grants and I have been asked to look at what’s available and apply for some grants for my organisation. Do you have any tips, tricks, hacks or secrets that you’re happy to share regarding applying for grants?
December 2022
Thank you for your AWEsome support in 2022!
Dear AWE MembersThe end of the year is a time to reflect on all that has happened and to look forward to all that is to come. We wish you all the best for the holiday season and for 2023. Thank you for your ongoing support, encouragement, and commitment to the AWE Network and women in emergencies during 2022. We stood by each other during changes and challenges and continue to look to hope and gratitude to keep us connected
May 2022
Philippa Woolf Scholarship 2022 winners
The Philippa Woolf Scholarship provides women in the emergency management sector an opportunity to develop their leadership skills. This year, we received more than 40 applications to the Scholarship from a range of extraordinary members working and volunteering in diverse roles across Australia. All applications were testament to the skills,
April 2022
The difficulty of practicing what you preach
I want to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the lands where I live in South East Queensland, the Juggera and the Turrbal people. I wish to pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the resilience, knowledge and science accumulated by the world’s oldest living
September 2021
Watch the September AWE Conversation with Anjum Rahman
Watch the conversation here Anjum Rahman is the Project Lead of the Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono. She is a chartered accountant with over 25 years’ experience, working with a range of entities in the commercial, farming and not-for-profit sectors. Anjum also commits to various volunteer roles in the community. She
AWE WA Morning Cuppa – Tuesday 28th September
Come along and meet your AWE WA colleagues at a virtual morning cuppa on Tuesday 28th September between 8-8.30am. Bring your morning coffee, tea or juice for an informal chat and catch up. Send an email to info@awenetwork.org.au for log in details.
September AWE Conversation – Anjum Rahman, Co-Lead of the Inclusive Aotearoa Tāhono
September AWE Conversation – Anjum Rahman, Co-Lead of the Inclusive Aotearoa Tāhono September 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm NZST Join Anjum Rahman, Co-Lead of the Inclusive Aotearoa Tāhono, as she chats with AWE NZ. Anjum Rahman is the Project Lead of the Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono. She is a