Indigenous disaster resilience research webinar

AIDR welcomes the Australian Journal of Emergency Management (AJEM) guest editors, Dr Bhiamie Williamson and Lucy Kaiser, to co-host the Indigenous disaster resilience research webinar which will feature presenters from the Indigenous edition of the journal.

The April 2025 Indigenous edition of AJEM has exclusively published research articles by Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori authors which focus on practices and knowledge from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We are proud to foster an Indigenous-led and decolonial discourse in disaster resilience and emergency management, explore and enhance understanding of Indigenous perspectives, and highlight Indigenous leadership and excellence in disaster resilience and emergency response.

The Indigenous edition of AJEM documents and encourages the incorporation of Indigenous peoples’ knowledge into emergency management and disaster resilience practices. In doing so, the edition contributes to a broader knowledge base and encourages new ways of thinking and working.

This webinar will showcase a sample of the content included in the Indigenous edition of AJEM. We encourage everyone to read the entire journal and explore the range of research and perspectives.