14 February 2008
SELF RELIANCE RECOGNISED IN SAFER COMMUNITIES AWARDS
Attorney-General Robert McClelland has today praised projects from across Australia, which help the public to be better prepared for emergencies.
"Presenting these national awards at this particular time is very relevant considering the fantastic effort by emergency services workers in responding to the Queensland and New South Wales floods," said Mr McClelland.
"When the goal is making our communities safer, emergency management excellence is essential. Preparedness and self-reliance are worthy skills to encourage and reward."
The Australian Safer Communities Awards were presented to thirteen recipients from both government and non-government organisations.
The joint winners of the 'Projects of National Significance' Pre-Disaster category were the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia and Geoscience Australia, for their research partnership examining the risks of tsunami on the WA coastline.
Other winners included St John Ambulance Australia, Australian Red Cross, and Surf Life Saving Australia.
Many entries were the result of combined and cooperative efforts to find solutions to emergency management challenges.
The awards were presented jointly by Attorney-General Robert McClelland and the Minister for Home Affairs Bob Debus.
It's the eighth year that the awards - organised by Emergency Management Australia, a division of the Attorney-General's Department - have been presented.
Media Contact: Adam Sims, Mr McClelland's office, 0419 480 224
Alastair Wilson, EMA Media Liaison, 0408 606 462
Australian Safer Communities Awards 2007- National Award Recipients
These awards were presented by the Australian Attorney-General, the Hon Robert McClelland MP and the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Bob Debus MP at Parliament House, Canberra on Thursday 14 February 2008.
|
Category |
Stream |
Entry organisation & name |
Award |
|
Pre-Disaster |
Federal/State dept/agency |
Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia - Bushfire Survival Guides |
Winner |
|
Pre-Disaster |
Federal/State dept/agency |
Tasmania Fire Service - Bushfire Survival DVD project |
Highly Commended |
|
Post-Disaster |
Federal/State dept/agency |
ACT Government: State Emergency Service and Canberra Connect Enhancing responsiveness during major emergencies |
Winner |
|
Pre-Disaster |
Local Government |
Council of the City of Sydney, NSW Let's Get Ready Sydney |
Winner |
|
Pre-Disaster |
Volunteer organisations |
Sassafras - Ferny Creek Fire Brigade, Victoria - Living Safely with Bushfire |
Winner |
|
Pre-Disaster |
Combination of agencies |
Drug and Alcohol Services with Ambulance Service, South Australia Hospitality First Responder Training |
Winner |
|
Post-Disaster |
Combination of agencies |
Maribyrnong City Council, VIC and Cube Management Solutions - Emergency Relief (Evacuation) Centre Management Guidelines for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Groups |
Winner |
|
Pre-Disaster |
Projects of National Significance |
Geoscience Australia with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of WA - Tsunami Planning and Preparation in Western Australia |
Winner |
|
Pre-Disaster |
Projects of National Significance |
St John Ambulance Australia - Developing safer communities through flexible learning |
Highly Commended |
|
Pre-Disaster |
Projects of National Significance |
Australian Red Cross - |
Highly Commended |
|
Post-Disaster |
Projects of National Significance |
St John Ambulance Australia - Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Project |
Winner |
|
Community Safety Focus |
Surf Life Saving Australia - Establishment of the Australian Lifesaving Academy |
Winner | |
|
Community Safety Focus |
Queensland Ambulance Service in collaboration and James Cook University - Rural and Remote Paramedic Program |
Highly Commended |
Issued by Emergency Management Australia, Canberra
Media Contact: Alastair Wilson 0408 606 462
For more information about the Australian Safer Communities Awards
please refer to www.ema.gov.au and select 'Communities' - 'Safer Communities Awards'