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Akama, Y, Chaplin, S and Fairbrother, P (2014) Role of social networks in community preparedness for bushfire. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 5(03), 277-91.
Correa-Velez, I, McMichael, C and Conteh, A (2014) Levels of social trust among men from refugee backgrounds after the 2011 Queensland floods. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 5(03), 318-28.
Fitzpatrick, T and Molloy, J (2014) The role of NGOs in building sustainable community resilience. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 5(03), 292-304.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: collaboration; case studies; resilience; natural disasters; community-centred
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-01-2014-0008
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Purpose – This case study aims to explore the findings and documented impacts of Volunteering Qld’s “Step Up” programme which is the largest community resilience building programme led by a non-government organisation (NGO) in Australia. Design/methodology/approach – It will describe the programme design and systems that support this type of qualitative work using evidence-based data collected by the project coordinators over the duration of the programme and contextualising these within a broader resilience framework. Findings – This case study will demonstrate and advocate for the need to create stronger partnerships and more significant opportunities for the sector to engage in resilience-building activities. Research limitations/implications – The scope of this project was limited by organisational capacity to conduct research into its own programme, as it was being delivered and with limited resourcing. There is a significant need for further research into the work of NGOs in the emergency management and disaster resilience and the impacts of these programmes on communities. Practical implications – The practical implications of this case study is a recognition that there are inherent challenges for disaster management agencies trying to engage communities in dialogue around planning risk-informed response and recovery plans for disasters. Social implications – However, NGOs are ideally placed to work in and with the communities which they service, to educate and support them at all stages of disaster management. Originality/value – This is a unique first-hand account of the experience of a NGO delivering community resilience programme in Australia and provides an important insight for practitioners and researchers alike.
Lummen, N, Nakajo, S and Yamada, F (2014) Flooding due to torrential rainfall in Kumamoto, 2012. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 5(03), 260-76.
Maly, E and Ishikawa, E (2014) Planning for relocation in recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake: Considering residential relocation in historic and international contexts. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 5(03), 243-59.
Mulyani, S T, Sloan, M and Susilawati, C (2014) Re-framing planning decision-making: increasing flood resilience in Jakarta. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 5(03), 230-42.
Somasundaram, T and Davies, B J (2014) Collaboration to improve evacuation centre operations in Queensland. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 5(03), 305-17.