Council is often the best initial source of information on community recovery and community planning. Some additional resources are listed below.
Useful links
Bushfire disaster recovery engagement consultants
Organisations within the engagement community that are offering services pro bono to organisations needing assistance with engagement in disaster response and recovery.
Useful publications
Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience
Provides detailed and comprehensive guidance. Part 3 of the handbook, ‘Planning for Recovery’ is likely to be most relevant in the early stages of recovery.
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Preparing for Emergencies Reference Guide
A guide to help service providers prepare for emergencies.
Emergency Management Victoria Disaster Recovery Toolkit for Local Government
This toolkit provides a range of tools, resources and literature to help local councils and communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.
Emergency Management Victoria Resilient Recovery Strategy
The EMV Resilient Recovery Strategy identifies strategic actions that promote a shared responsibility approach to emergency management and the importance of recovery planning.
Red Cross
A guide and toolkit for communities in building community resilience.
Victorian Public Engagement Framework 2021 to 2025
Principles and tips for engaging the public in a Victorian context.
Useful websites
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