Disasters happen: the realities of being in a disaster

I was invited to the University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales to present on the topic of disaster health and to participate in some research collaboration with academic staff members.

ABSTRACT:
Disasters happen, and health professionals are involved in restoring and maintaining the health and health services of disaster-affected communities. This presentation will provide an overview of what is known about disaster health in the Australian context, such as the willingness of health professionals to assist in a disaster and their educational preparedness. In particular, this presentation will focus on the realities of what it is like to be a health professional in a disaster.

Ranse J. (2014). Disasters happen: the realities of being in a disaster; presentation to Faculty at University of New England, Armidale, NSW, 5th June.