Stuart Ellis

Senator McKenzie, Federal Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience visited the AFAC Office today. @AIDR_News @NAFC @RecoveryAust @senbmckenzie

AFAC has appointed NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Commissioner Carlene York, APM as AFAC President and Chair of the AFAC Board. Commissioner York is the 9th President of AFAC, and both the first SES Commissioner and the first woman to hold the position: afac.com.au/auxiliary/publ…

On #DRRday this Wednesday, I encourage you to take part the AIDR webinar to launch the Systemic Disaster Risk Handbook, an important new tool to help us shift our mindset to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Registration is free and available here: aidr.org.au/events/31271?l…

Thank you @AviationCoulson and @kpmgaustralia for presenting at the AFAC National Council Business Dinner. An informative insight into enhanced intelligence for decision making and new approaches to operational knowledge management to support fire and emergency services.

We will be holding a memorial service on Friday 14 May, to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have died in the line of duty. The service is open to AFAC members and the general public. afac.com.au/auxiliary/publ…

Don't miss out! Today is your last chance to submit an abstract and be a part of the 2021 Lessons Management Forum. Submit your abstract here: lnkd.in/eHYdsAa

The @champs_change Fire and Emergency Group 2020 progress report demonstrates members' ongoing commitment to gender equality, advancing more women into leadership and building professional, respectful and inclusive environments for all: afac.com.au/docs/default-s…

The NRSC has been activated to provide assistance to @dfes_wa in response to Cyclone Seroja. 2 storm damage taskforces of 20 persons each have been requested at this stage and NSW and VIC have agreed to each provide one taskforce. Personnel are expected to travel tomorrow.

The call for abstracts is open for the joint AFAC and AIDR Lessons Management Forum to be held in Brisbane on 6-7 July. Learn more and submit your abstract here: aidr.org.au/resources/2021…

We will be joined by Liam Leonard and Steve O'Malley from the Gender and Disaster Pod for our next Recovery Matters webinar: LGBTIQA+ experiences in disaster and recovery @somalley3 @GAD_Pod Register for the webinar to learn more and join the discussion: aidr.org.au/events/29577?l…

What a fantastic panel we have for Firetech 2021 Expo, exploring intelligence and Big data for emergency response, and recovery! @mishaschubert as moderator, @suekeay, @WassingM and @CEO_AFAC. #Firetech2021 #FiretechConnect

The AFAC NRSC is actively coordinating instate assistance to @NSWSES. There are currently 226 personnel from SA, QLD, VIC, TAS and ACT deployed into NSW at present with 12 additional personnel from SA, VIC, ACT and WA currently in transit.

I acknowledge Mr Mullins’ expertise and experience in bushfire risk and management. I unreservedly apologise to Mr. Mullins for any hurt and distress and damage to his reputation that he has experienced. 2/2

Apology to Greg Mullins On 21 January 2021, I wrote an article regarding Mr. Mullins' comments on fuel reduction. In that article, I made incorrect comments about Mr. Mullins regarding Mr. Mullins' expertise in bushfire risk and management. 1/2

Congratulations to Gavin Freeman who has today been awarded the status of Certified Strategic Commander! @FRVDepCom @CEO_AFAC @EMProfession

We could soon have a new weapon in the fight against bushfires with the CSIRO launching a cutting-edge technology that can help predict when and where blazes will pop up. #9Today

Abstracts submissions are open for AFAC21 powered by INTERSCHUTZ - Australasia's largest emergency management conference and exhibition. Submit to be part of the conversation in Sydney next year as we explore the theme 'Balancing impact and expectations': afacconference.com.au/call-for-abstr…

Congratulations to all who were recognised at the Resilient Australia Award National Ceremony in Canberra today. It was an honour to attend and acknowledge those who are enhancing disaster preparedness, response and recovery for the benefit of Australian communities. #RAA20

AIDR is delighted to announce #ADRC20 presents #KnowledgeWeek, delivered to you virtually! For more information about this week-long event, check out the AIDR website...bit.ly/2V4ANZl #resilience #education #awareness

The Lessons Management Forum has moved online in 2020. The series begins with Queensland IGEM Alistair Dawson and Victorian IGEM Tony Pearce on their experiences reviewing the recent bushfire events and comparing them with previous reviews. Free to attend: afac.com.au/meetings/meeti…