About AIDR:

The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) is the National Institute for disaster risk reduction and resilience. They collaborate across sectors to strengthen the resilience of Australian communities to disasters. AIDR creates, grows, and supports a range of networks; provides opportunities for learning, development, and innovation; shares knowledge and resources to enable informed decision making and action; and facilitates thought leadership through national conversations. The AIDR Education for Young People program brings together educators, emergency services, community organisations, researchers and others working with young people to develop knowledge, skills, and solutions for a disaster-resilient future.

Links:

• Teaching Resources
• CALD Resources
• ATSI Resources
• Join DRANZSEN
• Resilient Australia Awards

Owen Ziebell:

As a former teacher and police officer, Owen has experience in the education system as well as the emergency services. He have worked across independent and government schools in metropolitan and rural Victoria, teaching across Prep to Year 12, in English, Humanities, and VCAL. He has always been passionate about student wellbeing and developing educational programs that have a tangible impact on the local community. When not in the office you’ll find Owen working on the family farm in central Victoria with his partner and dog, out for a long run, or in the shed woodworking.

Email
owen.ziebell@aidr.org.au