If you're a first responder, frontline worker, or volunteer organisation looking for robust, scalable, and secure digital solutions, visit https://www.fireant.com.au/.

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In this episode, we have Marc Unsworth, Lead Officer at Emergency Management Victoria, a seasoned crisis response and public safety professional dedicated to improving how communities receive and understand emergency information.

Marc talks about how emergency communication has evolved over the years, the challenges of reaching multicultural communities, and the innovative use of AI-driven real-time translations to bridge language barriers.

He also discusses why traditional crisis communication methods are no longer enough, the lessons learned from Victoria’s flood review, and how bold innovation is shaping the future of emergency management.

If you want to learn how technology is making life-saving information more accessible and what the future holds for emergency response, then make sure to listen to this episode!

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SHOW NOTES LINKS

https://au.linkedin.com/in/marc-unsworth

https://www.emv.vic.gov.au/
https://twitter.com/emv_news
https://www.linkedin.com/company/emergency-management-victoria

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Different Public Information Platforms Developed With EMV
02:53 - EMV Insights and Key Recommendations
03:56 - Vic Emergency Plus Pilot App
05:36 - Number of Languages
06:08 - Encouragement on New Innovative Digital Projects
07:22 - The Goal Is to Connect With Communities
08:01 - Outro

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DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts in the relevant field for personalised advice tailored to your specific situation.

If you're a first responder, frontline worker, or volunteer organisation looking for robust, scalable, and secure digital solutions, visit https://www.fireant.com.au/.

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In this episode, we have Alison May, Assistant Chief Officer and Director of Community Risk & Resilience at the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS), and Kirsten Ross, a Professor of Environmental Health at Flinders University.

They talk about why bushfire preparedness isn’t just an individual effort but a community-driven process, how older Australians are reshaping disaster planning with their lived experience, and why social trust plays a bigger role in emergency response than official warnings.

They also discuss the differences in bushfire preparedness across regions, the biggest challenges in getting people to plan for worst-case scenarios, and why innovation in disaster response isn’t just about technology but also about rethinking community engagement.

If you want to learn new, research-backed ways to strengthen community resilience and rethink how emergency preparedness is done, then make sure to listen to this episode!

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SHOW NOTES LINKS

https://au.linkedin.com/in/alison-may-985b961aa
https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/
https://www.facebook.com/countryfireservice/
https://x.com/cfsalerts
https://www.instagram.com/sa_countryfireservice/

https://www.flinders.edu.au/
https://www.facebook.com/FlindersUniversity/
https://www.instagram.com/flindersuniversity/
https://au.linkedin.com/school/flinders-university/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fireant-pty-ltd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559184241111
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FireantDigital

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CONTACT US

hello@fireant.com.au

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Intro
01:32 - How Alison and Kirsten Met and Started the Project
02:23 - Combining Local Knowledge and Academic Research
04:13 - Neighbors Have Trust in One Another
06:07 - Recommendations for South Australian Agencies
08:05 - Cfs’ Biggest Challenges
10:20 - How Technology Will Support Elderly Populations?
13:17 - Outro

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DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Al

If you're a first responder, frontline worker, or volunteer organisation looking for robust, scalable, and secure digital solutions, visit https://www.fireant.com.au/ .

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In this episode, we have Lara Beattie, the NSW and ACT Manager of Preparedness and Resilience for Australian Red Cross, who leads the delivery of disaster resilience programs and develops strategic initiatives to strengthen community preparedness across the region.

Lara talks about the Red Cross's unique position in supporting communities before, during, and after disasters, the importance of preparing not just for survival but for recovery, and their innovative AIM model that helps people prepare their minds for emergencies.

She also discusses how the Red Cross's Ready Plan was developed from lessons learned during the Black Saturday bushfires, the groundbreaking Coffs Coast Multi-Lingual Emergency Warnings Network that translates emergency messages into 22+ languages, and an exciting AI motion capture project creating Auslan resources for the deaf community.

If you want to learn cutting-edge approaches to disaster preparedness that blend community wisdom with technological innovation, then make sure to listen to this episode!

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SHOW NOTES LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-beattie-9748b4a7/

https://www.redcross.org.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/australian-red-cross/
https://www.facebook.com/AustralianRedCross/
https://www.instagram.com/redcrossau
https://www.youtube.com/user/AustralianRedCross

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FIND US HERE

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fireant-pty-ltd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559184241111
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FireantDigital

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CONTACT US

hello@fireant.com.au

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TIME STAMPS

00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Red Cross' Role In Community Preparedness
02:46 - Why It's Crucial for Communities To Be Prepared for Emergencies
04:33 -Identifying Key Areas Red Cross Targets with Individuals & Communities
06:21 - Insights Into The Coffs Coast Multi-Lingual Emergency Warnings Project
07:59 - Red Cross'AI Motion Capture Technology

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DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts in the relevant field for personalised advice tailored to your specific situation.