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National Principles for Disaster Recovery

Used by communities, governments and recovery agencies to guide our efforts, approach, planning and decision-making.

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The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience develops, maintains, and shares knowledge and learning. This is in support of a disaster resilient Australia.

Their Knowledge Hub contains many resources to support recovery. They include resources from the Social Recovery Reference Group. This group has a human and social services perspective in emergency management. They promote the centrality of community in disaster recovery and preparedness.

This resource is part of the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience recovery collection.

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Resource details
Title National Principles for Disaster Recovery
Owner Social Recovery Reference Group
Resource type Policy

What is this about?

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.

Australian and New Zealand government departments, recovery support agencies and two Australian communities impacted by major disasters have worked in partnership to revise and update the principles.

Who is this resource for?

  • State Government
  • Local Government
  • Community Service Organisations
  • Non Government Organisations
  • Community Recovery Committees

Reviewed 08 November 2021

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