We are thrilled to announce our Resilient Regions program.
Collaborating with Deakin University we are engaging in Victoria’s Gippsland region to help prepare the community for future severe weather events.
Jointly funded by the Victorian Government under the flagship Disaster Ready Fund, the program reduces risk exposure for businesses and builds community resilience.
Over three years, we will facilitate workshops and community meetings and bring 150+ skilled volunteers alongside to build capacity of small business and community organisations.
Deakin University is working with us to build a research piece on the collaboration between communities and the business sector.
Our team is already on the ground engaging with agencies and community organisations to scope out where our skilled volunteers and networks can provide extra support.
"ABV are like a breath of fresh air. Most people just stay on the highway and don't stop. It's incredible that ABV actually came here." Community Member Tristan Hennessey, Nowa Nowa.
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ABV Resilient Regions – Capable Communities implementation team L – R: George Barrett (Senior Program Manager, Gippsland), Natascha Wernick (Program Facilitator), Naomi Toole (General Manager), Oscar Mussons (Program Director, Australia), Yujin Lee (Program Officer), Neil Smith (Program Coordinator, Gippsland)
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