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This session is intended for health and community service providers, and aims to contribute to preparation for the heatwave and bushfire season that is almost upon us. The session will include:

• the long range weather forecast and environmental conditions for the summer period 2023-2024, with a focus on the Limestone Coast region

• emergency management agency preparations and approaches to planning for heatwave and bushfire response for people at risk

• examples of how other service providers have prepared

• hypothetical scenarios to aid discussion about potential improvements to agency preparedness plans and activities

The South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS) and Centacare Catholic Country SA invite you to attend a forum in Whyalla about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and its call to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution, implement a First Nations Voice to Parliament and work towards Treaty and Truth-telling as key steps on Australia’s journey to reconciliation.

Come along to hear about the Uluru Statement, the forthcoming referendum and the question all Australians are being asked to consider.

The forum will be facilitated by Ngarrrindjeri, Kaurna and Wirangu woman, Melissa Clarke, a delegate at the Constitutional Convention at Uluru and a signatory to the Uluru Statement - Voice, Treaty, Truth.

The forum will include an overview about the Uluru Statement and the referendum process, followed by a panel discussion, question and answer session, a call for action to help take our nation forward and an opportunity for general discussion.

Date:    Friday 29th September 2023
Time:   10.30am - 12.30pm 
Venue: Kimberley Pursche Training Room, Centacare
             25 Forsythe Street, Whyalla

A light morning tea will be served beforehand.

For further information, email: hclack@cccsa.org.au 

We hope you can join us! 

Please RSVP online before close of business on Monday 18th September by clicking on the link below.

REGISTER HERE

Supported by Yes Alliance Capacity Fund, a sub-fund of Australian Communities Foundation

Heatwave and Bushfire Preparedness Planning for the Health and Community Services Sector is brought to you, on behalf of the South Australian Government, by Australian Red Cross and South Australian Council of Social Service, and with the support of the People at Risk in Emergencies Project stakeholders.

How might your organisation be better prepared so that your staff and the people you work with are ready for the upcoming heatwave and bushfire season?

Register now for this free event! 

    You can register to attend in person 

    Or register to attend online

Heatwave and Bushfire Preparedness Planning for the Health and Community Services Sector
We are all more at risk at different points in our lives, which affects our ability to prepare for, cope with and recover from emergencies. However, some people’s circumstances mean they might have more difficulties coping when emergencies happen. For instance, people living with certain risk factors, who are often supported by the health and community services (H&CS) sector, tend to bear the brunt of climate extremes and disasters, being overrepresented in emergency impacts and experiencing a longer recovery journey. Ensuring that H&CS organisations are well prepared and have plans to incorporate emergency preparedness activities into their everyday services, support and activities for people at risk, presents a great opportunity to strengthen people’s independence and ability to manage their own wellbeing, while also reducing suffering when emergencies occur.
 

This session is intended for organisational leadership across the H&CS sector, including risk managers, service managers and other executive managers, and aims to contribute to the above through sharing information about:

• the long range weather forecast and environmental conditions for the summer period 2023-2024
• emergency management agency preparations and approaches to planning for heatwave and bushfire response for people at risk
• examples of how other service providers have prepared
• hypothetical scenarios to aid discussion about potential improvements to agency preparedness plans and activities
   

Date:    Tuesday 19 September 2023
Time:    9.00am - 1.00pm, followed by lunch and networking
Venue:  SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM)
              Kumpati Trruku (ESS HQ)
              Ground floor, 37 Richmond Road, Keswick SA 5035

The South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS), Empowered Communities and ac.care invite you to attend a forum about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and its call to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution, implement a First Nations Voice to Parliament and work towards Treaty and Truth-telling as key steps on Australia’s journey to reconciliation.

Come along to hear about the Uluru Statement, the forthcoming referendum and the question all Australians are being asked to consider.

The forum will be facilitated by Ngarrrindjeri, Kaurna and Wirangu woman, Melissa Clarke, a delegate at the Constitutional Convention at Uluru and a signatory to the Uluru Statement - Voice, Treaty, Truth.

The forum will include an overview about the Uluru Statement and the referendum process, followed by a panel discussion, question and answer session, a call for action to help take our nation forward and an opportunity for general discussion.

We hope you can join us!