Together with the Department of Chief Minister and Cabinet, the NT Police Fire and Emergency Services is hosting the NT Emergency Management Symposium in Katherine today. This is the first event of its kind held in the NT and provides leaders in the emergency management sector an opportunity to come together and share knowledge, challenges, and plan for emergencies to come.
Over two days, a series of speakers will discuss emergency preparedness, as well as hot topics for the industry. The NT emergency management sector has experienced many learnings over the past few years and serve as key discussion points at the Symposium.
NT Police Commissioner and CEO of Fire and Emergency Services Mr. Michael Murphy APM said “this symposium embodies the spirit of mutual support and strengthening our network of helpers. As we confront the impacts of climate change and prepare for more frequent and severe hazards, our reliance on each other will be greater than ever.”
Department of Chief Minister and Cabinet CEO Dr. Frank Daly said, “the Symposium is an important opportunity to bring together emergency management practitioners from all over the NT to reinforce our team readiness.”
The Symposium will also feature this year’s NT Resilient Australia Awards which celebrate and promote initiatives that build whole of community resilience to disasters and emergencies in the NT, as well as images capturing resilience in action.
NT Police Commissioner and CEO of Fire and Emergency Services Mr Michael Murphy APM is proud to announce the winners of the NT Resilient Australia Awards for the following categories as:
Government Award, Winner – presented to:
The Bureau of Meteorology and Northern Territory Emergency Service for ‘Delivering community focused messaging in Gurindji language during major NT floods.’
Government Award, Highly Commended – presented to:
Northern Territory Department of Education for ‘Education anywhere, anytime: pop-up schools.’
Mental Health and Wellbeing Award, Winner – presented to:
The Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services for ‘NTPFES Wellbeing Project.’
Photography Award, Winner – presented to:
Stephanie Rouse for ‘Unconventional Firefighting.’
These recipients will be considered for National recognition with an announcement being made in November.
