This report outlines the learnings from the Northern Rivers Regional Disability Inclusive Emergency Planning (DIEP) Forum that was held at Southern Cross University on Wednesday 6 March.
The Forum was attended by 41 people from community services, local government and emergency services and people with disabilities and carers who came to learn together about:
Barriers and enablers to the inclusion for people with disability or additional needs – before, during, and after disasters.
Ways that local communities can work together to ensure people with disability or additional support needs are aware, safe, and prepared for emergencies.
Actions that local communities can take to make sure people and their support needs are at the centre of emergency planning.
