Collaboration to improve evacuation centre operations in Queensland
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2014
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a case study of two organisations working in evacuation centres which overcame challenges to develop a constructive relationship, resulting in improved outcomes for disaster-affected people. A wide range of services for disaster-affected communities are provided as part of emergency sheltering. Collaboration between agencies providing services is essential, but sometimes challenging. Design/methodology/approach A wide range of services for disaster-affected communities are provided as part of emergency sheltering. Collaboration between agencies providing services is essential, but sometimes challenging. The purpose of this paper is to provide a case study of two organisations working in evacuation centres which overcame challenges to develop a constructive relationship, resulting in improved outcomes for disaster-affected people. Findings The Preferred Sheltering Practices provides an ongoing anchor for Australian Red Cross and Environmental Health Australia (EHA) (Queensland) Inc.’s relationship and has led to other tangible benefits such as involvement in each other’s events and trainings. The relationship has become embedded in each organisation’s day-to-day business ensuring the relationship’s sustainability beyond individual staff movements. Originality/value This case study provides an example of how collaboration can be achieved between two organisations with seemingly different mandates to improve the response for disaster-affected communities. |
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Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. |
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DOI:10.1108/IJDRBE-01-2014-0012 Somasundaram, Tania & Davies, Belinda Jayne (2014) Collaboration to improve evacuation centre operations in Queensland. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 5(3), pp. 305-317. |
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Copyright 2014 Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
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Faculty of Health; School of Public Health & Social Work |
Palavras-Chave | #111705 Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety #111799 Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified #Collaboration #Disaster response #Emergency shelter #Environmental health #Evacuation centre #Red Cross |
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Journal Article |