Disasters are becoming more frequent and consequential. Organisations need to build strong relationships and networks and develop practical strategies in preparation.
Beyond Disaster works with organisations to strengthen resilience to disasters and improve recovery outcomes.
Our expertise spans the five key areas outlined below:
Community Mobilisation and Volunteering
Volunteering is rapidly evolving, particularly in a disaster management context. These foundational shifts pose challenges to established organisations who rely on volunteer workforces to undertake critical roles during disasters. Our team have expert knowledge, access to specialist networks and on-the-ground experience coordinating both formal and informal disaster volunteers.
We support organisations with:
- Volunteer and community mobilisation strategies
- Operational planning and doctrine
- Workshops and training programs
- Executive briefings and keynote presentations
- Advice during disaster response and recovery
Our work is informed by international research and hands-on experience supporting communities before, during and after disasters.
Read Andrew’s Churchill Fellowship on Community Mobilisation here >
Communications and Crisis Response
The rapid pace of technological change requires organisations to redefine their approach to communication, particularly during a crisis. Communities and key stakeholders now desire more information during a crisis, across an increasingly number of diverse channels. Our team can provide guidance and develop communications strategies and tactics to enable your organisation to reach and engage your audience.
We work with a variety of clients across a broad range of industries to support with their communications needs – both within and outside of a crisis.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement
When engaging stakeholders and communities about emergency and disaster related initiatives, Beyond Disaster has the experience and knowledge to engage with impact and achieve outcomes. Whether it’s the development of tools and materials or facilitation, we can assist to ensure your engagement is successful.
Disaster Planning
Effective disaster planning requires contemporary approaches informed by emergency management knowledge and experience.
We work with organisations to develop plans, doctrine and tools to support preparedness, response and recovery. We have emergency management expertise with a strong understanding of how plans are used operationally, ensuring they are practical and fit for purpose.
Content Creation and Digital Strategy
Using our team’s technical knowledge, we help organisations and businesses to communicate to reach their audience and make an impact. Our approach helps clients increase visibility, reach key audiences and build credibility before, during and after times of disruption.
Whether operating in emergency management or other sectors, we help organisations tell their story and connect with the people who matter most.