This document discusses key considerations for participating in disaster response work. It defines a disaster and provides examples. It also addresses whether one is willing and able to participate, the types of education and resources needed, potential roles, and other factors to consider such as volunteering, government registration, employers, and recovery versus response work. The main points are having an understanding of disaster work, ensuring ability matches willingness, obtaining relevant education, securing organizational support, understanding expectations, and carefully considering involvement.

1. DISASTERS HAPPEN: PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS AND ISSUES Jamie Ranse Assistant Professor University of Canberra jamieranse.com twitter.com/jamieranse youtube.com/jamieranse linkedin.com/in/jamieranse

2. disasters happen What is a disaster? Are you willing to participate? Are you able to participate? What education have you received? Are you well resourced? What would your role be? What other things should you think about? What is the reality of working in a disaster?

3. what is a disaster?

6. are you willing to participate?

7. are you able to participate?

13. DISASTERS HAPPEN: PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS AND ISSUES Jamie Ranse Assistant Professor University of Canberra jamieranse.com twitter.com/jamieranse youtube.com/jamieranse linkedin.com/in/jamieranse