People from refugee backgrounds contribute to a disaster-resilient Illawarra

Authors

Shefali Lakhina, University of WollongongFollow
Christine Eriksen, University of WollongongFollow
Jenny Thompson, Wollongong City Council
Raquel Aldunate, Illawarra Multicultural Services
Joshua McLaren, New South Wales State Emergency Service
Sherryl Reddy, Strategic Community Assistance to Refugee Families

RIS ID

137046

Publication Details

Lakhina, S. J., Eriksen, C., Thompson, J., Aldunate, R., McLaren, J. & Reddy, S. (2019). People from refugee backgrounds contribute to a disaster-resilient Illawarra. The Australian Journal of Emergency Management, 34 (2), 19-20.

Abstract

This case study summarises key outcomes from a collaborative research project conducted in the Illawarra, NSW in 2017. It outlines ways to inform, engage and partner with people from diverse refugee backgrounds for strengthening disaster resilience.