Lessons learned and wellbeing - Understand the effects of disasters and learn about recovery

Overview

Recovery is a multidisciplinary practice delivered by a diverse range of workers and volunteers. The resources in this section can help you understand both the theory and practice of recovery, no matter what role you play. There are lessons from past events, as well as guidance, research and evidence from leading government and non-government sources. To support you, your colleagues and the communities you work with to continue to do a great job in recovery, this section also has resources on improving wellbeing.

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Lessons from communities

Lessons Learned by Community Recovery Committees of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires

This report was developed by members of Community Recovery Committees from the 2009 Victorian Bushfires.

Post-disaster research and recommendations

10 Years Beyond Bushfires Report

This report presents an overview of the key learnings in the 10 years since the 2009 Victorian bushfires.

Guides for recovery approaches

National Principles for Disaster Recovery

The National Principles for Disaster Recovery can be used by communities, governments and recovery agencies to guide efforts, approach, planning and decision-making throughout recovery.

Support for the wellbeing of recovery workers

Self-Care and wellbeing when working in school communities impacted by bushfire

This handbook on self-care and wellbeing when working in school environments impacted by bushfire includes self-care tips and suggestions for those working in a school community.

Considerations for the wellbeing of communities

Guide to Disaster Recovery Capitals (ReCap)

This guide is for people, organisations and governments engaged in disaster recovery.

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Reviewed 08 November 2021