Disasters have no boundaries: Navigating the increasing frequency and complexity of events
This year, EMC will explore the myriad challenges faced by communities and responsible authorities as disaster events become more frequent and diverse.
The impacts of emergencies do not observe clear geographical or social boundaries and the intensity of emergencies and the types of impacts vary from place to place and between communities and individuals. They also change over time.
Further, as the frequency of bushfire, flood and storm activity has increased, emergency management functions have begun to overlap. Resilience building, response, recovery and reconstruction must occur at all levels continually and often simultaneously.
How will we manage emergencies in this context and how can we take care of ourselves and others working in emergency management in the process?
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Registrations now open!
The Emergency Services Foundation and the EMC Conference Organising Committee invite you to join your EM colleagues in participating in the 24th Emergency Management Conference from Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 July at the Pullman Melbourne, Albert Park.
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Featured Speakers
The conference committee is pleased to announce a line-up of high-profile speakers from Australia and abroad for 2024.
Dr Julie Simons
In 2024, Dr Julie Simons, Agriculture Victoria’s Director Biosecurity Strategy,...
Read MoreBhiamie Williamson
Research Fellow and Program Lead NIDR, Monash University, consultant and...
Read MoreAssociate Professor Josh Roose
Associate Professor, Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, School...
Read MoreAbout EMC
Bringing together emergency management professionals and subject matter experts over two days, EMC offers insight, reflection, understanding and motivation across a wide range of topics and emergency management incidents.
Topics examined at EMC include mental health, diversity, preparedness, community engagement, response, recovery and factors contributing to emergencies, such as climate change.
Over 450 delegates attended the Emergency Management Conference in 2023, confirming it as the largest EM-focused conference and networking opportunity in Victoria.
The conference is once again, set to be the emergency management event of the year in 2024!
Updates
2024 Claire Zara Memorial Oration to be given by Margaret Moreton
We are pleased to announce that Margaret Moreton, Executive Director...
Read MoreWorkshop 3 – Subject matter experts announced!
Workshop 3 is designed to empower government officials and staff,...
Read More‘Game-changer’ EM mental health pilot program – Panel discussion
A special panel of participants in the pilots will share...
Read MoreHear about Nillumbik’s Community Emergency Exercises Pilot Program at EMC 2024
Agencies go through drills regularly, but community members rarely get...
Read More2023 Canadian Wildfires Deployment: Experiences of an Aussie IMT – Panel discussion
In mid-2023, incident management teams from around Australia and New...
Read MoreEarlybird Registrations Extended to Monday 15 April 2024
Registrations are selling fast for EMC 2024 but we understand...
Read MoreEMC 2024 Program Announced!
This year’s conference program is now available! EMC 2024 will...
Read MoreTsunami and living without fear
The risk of emergencies such as tsunami and volcano eruption...
Read MoreClaire Zara Memorial Oration
2024 Claire Zara Memorial Oration to be given by Margaret Moreton
We are pleased to announce that Margaret Moreton, Executive Director...
Read MoreClaire Zara Oration 2023
Accelerating equity, diversity, and inclusion in the emergency services through...
Read MoreAbout Claire Zara
Researcher, journalist and published author, Claire held degrees in the...
Read MoreWORKSHOPS
After the successful implementation of workshops in 2023, this popular addition to the program is returning in 2024. Sign up early to avoid missing out.
EXHIBITION
EMC is Victoria’s premier annual gathering of emergency management professionals and volunteers, attracting 400+ delegates each year.
SPONSORS
Sponsorship ensures that EMC remains affordable and accessible for the diverse mix of people who make up Victoria’s emergency management sector.
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