Gender and Disaster Training

Last year, our team had the opportunity to take part in Gender and Disaster training, and it left a deep impression on us.

It reinforced and deepened our understanding of how disasters don’t affect everyone equally. Gender, roles, expectations, and lived experience all shape how people prepare for, experience, and recover from crises. These differences can increase vulnerability for some, but they can also reveal strengths, leadership, and opportunities for more inclusive and effective community responses.

The training was thoughtful, practical, and grounded in real-world experience. It gave us language, insight, and tools that have already influenced how we think about disaster preparedness and resilience in our own work.

Because of this, we’re really pleased to be bringing Gender and Disaster back to the Northern Rivers, with two free training opportunities for people working, volunteering, or supporting communities in disaster contexts:

 Lismore — 28 April
 Mullumbimby — 28 May

Plan C will be attending alongside others from across the region, and we’d love to see a strong local group there. This training is relevant for people of all genders, community leaders, volunteers, service providers, emergency services, and anyone committed to building safer, more inclusive disaster responses.

Understanding these dynamics helps us support each other more effectively and strengthen the resilience of our whole community.