Journal article

Recovery Capitals: a collaborative approach to post-disaster guidance

P Quinn, L Gibbs, D Blake, E Campbell, D Johnston, J Richardson, A Coghlan

Australian Journal of Emergency Management | AUSTRALIAN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INST | Published : 2022

Abstract

Experiences following a disaster can affect long-term recovery just as much as the disaster itself. Efforts to support disaster recovery play a critical role in shaping these experiences (Bryant et al. 2020, Lock et al. 2012). Research from past events provides insights into risk and protective factors during recovery. Good decision-making and recovery actions can be enhanced through awareness of these lessons among recovery practitioners (a term used to broadly encompass anyone with a role in recovery such as policy makers, on-the-ground staff and volunteers and those whose core work is unrelated to disasters). This is particularly important given the surge workforce required after events, ..

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Awarded by Massey University


Funding Acknowledgements

We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the many researchers and practitioners who contributed to the ReCap project (see www.phoenixaustralia.org/disaster-hub/resources/recovery-capitals/about-the-project).In particular we are grateful to: Bhiamie Williamson for his input in enhancing the relevance of the resources to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia and the creative contributors to the resources: Oslo Davis, Frances Belle Parker, Taupuruariki Whakataka Brightwell, Emily Campbell and Alana Pirrone. The ReCap project was funded by the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre. Both the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand teams had additional direct and indirect support from related parallel research projects. Aotearoa New Zealand team acknowledges support from Massey University, the National Science Challenge and QuakeCoRE.