Lessons in Disaster, Alice Springs, March 2026

Join us for the Lessons in Disaster training program.

Our training strengthens the capacity of local government, health, community and emergency sectors to understand the relevance of gender stereotypes and inequalities in a disaster context.

• Understand gender and disaster and why violence against women can increase during and after disaster.
• Unpack how gender inequality during and after disaster distinctly impacts women, men and LGBTIQA+ people.
• Learn how applying an inclusive gender-lens can lead to world-leading disaster recovery.

Led by expert trainers and delivered nationally by two of our 50+ expert trainers from every State and Territory. For this session, you'll be guided by Kristine McConnell and Jayme Moreland.

Kristine McConnell has a Bachelor of Social Science and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Business. She has over 30 years’ experience in community services in Western Australia and the Northern Territory including youth diversion program design, implementation, and supervision in Gunbalanya, West Arnhem Land, suicide prevention and intervention, family support services, child safety, carer respite, family domestic violence, mental health training and projects, disability support services, and workforce development.

She was also the Community Educator with Dawn House, Kristine provides domestic and family violence training and education in the Top End for specialist services, not-for-profit groups, Government agencies including the police and medical staff and to the community.

Jayme Moreland currently works in the mental health sector with an extensive background in the emergency services. He has worked and volunteered across numerous roles with the SA State Emergency Service, SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission, SA Ambulance Service and St John Ambulance Service.

Jayme’s goal is to have incident and emergency managers think “beyond simply fighting the flood or fire” and address the often-overlooked human issues in disaster planning, response and recovery. Proactively addressing and working to end gendered violence during and after disasters is essential for safe and thriving communities.

Testimonials

'This was the best training I have attended in some time. Incredibly relevant and practical. Great at broadening considerations and explains ‘why.’'

'All those who work in the Emergency Management space - preparedness, response, relief or recovery - should complete this training. Incredibly thought provoking.'

What to Expect

• The training will run from 9.30am to 5.00pm.
• You'll receive a link to download and print the Participant Guide in your Eventbrite confirmation email.
• A light lunch will be provided.
• Please register via Eventbrite so your accessibility and dietary requirements are captured. Please note, we'll do our best to accommodate all requests, but we can't guarantee every request will be met.

This training is Free of Charge thanks to funding by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.