AFAC18 - Continuing the conversation: Community

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07 Sep 2018

#AFAC18 - continuing the conversation: Community

CRC researchers Hmalan Hunter-Xenie and Stephen Sutton from Charles Darwin University explored the theme of community at AFAC18, touching on how the emergency services can be adapted to match the cultural settings of first Australian communities when it comes to hazards and preparation for hazards.

Key Topics

communities
indigenous communities

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Steve Sutton
Researcher
stephen.sutton@cdu.edu.au

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