Enclosed are the teaching notes for the PDRM Topic TC 07 (Complex Emergencies/Crises & Case Studies). A Zoom teaching session on this will take place on Wednesday 4th October at 5pm (Perth time), which is 8pm Melbourne time.
DownloadThese Topic TC 07 notes are part on the online PDRM program, running from the end of July through to the end of October 2023 – see link below.
DownloadEnclosed are the teaching notes for the PDRM Topic TC 06 (Risk Management). A Zoom teaching session on this will take place on Thursday 31st August at 6pm (Perth time), which is 8pm Melbourne time. There is a close relationship between the information covered in Topic TC 05 last week, with this week’s material in Topic TC 06.
DownloadThese Topic TC 06 notes are part on the online PDRM program, running from the end of July through to the end of October 2023 – see link below.
DownloadEnclosed are the teaching notes for the PDRM Topic 05 (The Ten Seed Technique {TST} Ranking Tool). A Zoom teaching session on this will take place on Thursday 24th August at 6pm (Perth time), which is 8pm Melbourne time. There is a close relationship between the information covered in Topic 5, and next week’s material in Topic 06 (Risk Management).
DownloadThese Topic 05 notes are part on the online PDRM program, running from the end of July through to the end of October 2023 – see link below.
DownloadEnclosed are the teaching notes for the PDRM Topic 04 (Global Natural Disaster Trends & Case Studies). A Zoom teaching session on this will take place on Thursday 17th August at 6pm (Perth time), which is 8pm Melbourne time.
DownloadThese Topic 04 notes are part on the online PDRM program, running from the end of July through to the end of October 2023 – see link below.
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Enclosed are the teaching notes for the PDRM Topic 03 (Humanitarian Standards & Codes of Conduct). A Zoom teaching session on this will take place on Thursday 10th August at 6pm (Perth time), which is 8pm Melbourne time.
DownloadThese Topic 03 notes are part on the online PDRM program, running from the end of July through to the end of October 2023 – see link below.
DownloadEnclosed are the teaching notes for the PDRM Topic 02 (Humanitarian Attributes & Competencies). A Zoom teaching session on this will take place on Thursday 3rd August at 6pm (Perth time), which is 8pm Melbourne time.
DownloadThese Topic 02 notes are part on the online PDRM program, running from the end of July through to the end of October 2023 – see link below.
DownloadWelcome to the online PDRM program. Follow the link below to the Teaching Notes for Topic 1. These were covered in the teaching Zoom session held at 6pm Perth time (8pm Melbourne time) on Thursday 27th July 2023. A follow-up Cloud and Vimeo recording of this was provided the following day.
DownloadThe link to the online PDRM brochure is included here. This includes links to the assignment details.
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Our online accredited PDRM program commences on the 24th July 2023. Topic 1 focuses on four key DRM diagrams and issues, as well discussions on the importance of relevant maps and infographics. The four illustrations are the Disaster Risk Management Cycle (DRMC), the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) diagram, the DRM Planning diagram, and the Project Management Cycle (PMC). There are fast and show hazard variations of the DRMC & DRR. Examples of these diagrams relating to bushfire work in Australia; the earlier (2015 not 2021) volcanic eruption in Tonga, and Covid-19 are also included. Maps include those illustrating the 2020 Australia bushfires, Vanuatu hazards, The PNG Aitape earthquake/tsunami, Laos-related Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) initiatives, Syrian stakeholder control from 2015-2018, and the political/military & humanitarian picture in Ukraine in 2022. Follow the link below for the link to the online PDRM, which includes a brochure, assignment details (for those seeking Advanced Standing) and a Registration Form.
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It appears increasingly likely that an el Nino-related weather system is developing over the southern Pacific Ocean during the latter half of 2023. This is likely to bring drier that normal conditions for the Southwest Pacific islands, with increasing likelihood of drought and bushfires along the eastern seaboard of Australia. The period July-October 2023 is therefore an ideal time for involved stakeholders, whether these be emergency services; government departments at all levels of governance; NGOs; and community groups, to develop appropriate risk reduction initiatives, particularly mitigation and preparation. In a number of cases this may require customised training for involved staff and volunteers.
TorqAid has a rich history and experience of both PDRM field work and training throughout both the Southwest Pacific and Australia. It stands ready to provided needed targetted training for stakeholders should this be requested. Enclosed is a short paper outlining TorqAid’s PDRM field experience and training in the above mentioned geographical regions, as well as options of training which can be offered.
DownloadFrom the 24 July through to the end of November 2023 an online, accredited PDRM program is being facilitated by TorqAid. A number of the topics covered are particularly relevent to this el Nino-related situation, these including Topics 1 & 4 (Key DRM Diagrams, Issues and Case Studies), Topics 5 & 6 (Risk Management), and Topic 10 (Climate Change). Follow the link below for this online PDRM program.
DownloadReverting back to risk reduction initiatives (particularly mitogation and preparation), the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) diagram in the enclosed article ‘A DRM Diagrammatic Framework’, gives some useful guidance on this.
DownloadFinally, feel free to contact me on pipercm@iprimus.com.au if you’d like a jpeg copy of the map illustrating the Southeasterly Trade Winds and the ‘Ring of Fire’ in the Southwest Pacific.
Two major earthquakes struck southwestern Turkiye on the 6th February 2023, with damage spreading across the region and into northwestern Syria. Two useful documents are included below, these being customised versions of the TorqAid Global Humanitarian & Development Bibliography & a separate Global Humanitarian & Development Agency Directory (see two links below).
Download DownloadThe key source in the Agency Directory is ReliefWeb, which is managed by OCHA. Reports from multiple agencies are covered in ReliefWeb, but the most useful to initially track are the OCHA Flash Reports for both Turkiye and northwest Syria as a whole, as well as separate ones by the OCHA Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) for the Syrian Arab Republic. ACAPS also have produced some exceptionally useful material, this including an initial Briefing Note on the 7th Feb; profiles of affected provinces/governorates in Turkiye & Syria (13th Feb); and on the 17th Feb, an Anticipatory Note on what to watch over the coming month.
The two customised news services cited (in the Agency Directory) are the BBC and Al-Jazeera. The Bibliography highlights two useful publications by ALNAP, and one by the DEC, which together provide a synthesis of lessons learnt from previous major earthquake events. Also included in the Bibliography is the the TorqAid DRM Diagrammatic Framework (discussed below).
The Disaster Risk Management Cycle (DRMC) diagram is one of four key illustrations highlighted in the article ‘A DRM Diagrammatic Framework’ – see link below – see link below.
DownloadThe DRMC clearly highlights the key initiatives likely to take place over the coming weeks and months relating to the Turkish earthquakes. The situation will be complicated by the challenging security situation in Northwest Syria; cross-border issues; and challenges relating to geography, climate and logistics. A detailed overview of these complexities is covered in the above-mentioned ACAPS article of the 17th Feb. In the remaining Emergency Response Stage the priorities will be:
Whilst during February there was extensive media coverage, this has begun to decline (at least in the international news) during March, a fact which could influence or determine future levels of medium to long term financial assistance, particularly for the Recovery Stage.
As the humanitarian situation moves into the Recovery Stage, the following will ideally be the main priorities. The complexities of these are covered in detail in the ACAPS article of the 17th Feb:
TorqAid is currently modifying its Participatory Disaster Risk Management (PDRM) program to include the Turkish earthquakes as one of its main complex emergency case studies – see the link below for the PDRM training program.
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