Advances in Disaster Preparedness for Transport and Communities
1 August 2024

This session featured experts from the University of Melbourne's Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety (CMPDS), with presentation on the research on the mental health impacts of disasters and trauma-informed approaches. Their presentations also explored the latest analytical techniques and innovative applications of 'digital twins' technology to enhance decision-making and investment strategies for disaster preparedness for transport systems.

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Presentations Increasing the resilience of Transport Networks
This presentation discussed the transport networks and impacts of disasters on road networks.
Russell Thompson
Presentations Applying a trauma informed approach to disaster
This presentation discussed trauma-informed approach to disaster on transport systems.
Alexandra Howard

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Mariel Gabriel

ADB Organizer/s

  • Transport Sector Office

Topics

  • Disaster Risk Management