The world‑first program, delivered by Collaborating 4 Inclusion and The University of Sydney, supports inclusive, practical and person‑centred emergency preparedness.
It was co-designed by people with a disability and focuses on emergency preparedness for individuals and groups.
The training consists of six self-paced online modules completed over five weeks, which include reading, videos and activities, with the opportunity to connect with others through the P‑CEP learning community.
Greater Shepparton City Council emergency management and resilience manager Belinda Conna said the course was a great opportunity for at-risk groups in the community to access practical and inclusive information.
“Recent flood and storm events have highlighted the importance of ensuring people at greater risk are at the centre of our emergency planning,” Ms Conna said.
“This training provides practical guidance to help our community be better prepared.
“By learning together, we can build safer and more inclusive emergency preparedness for everyone in Greater Shepparton.”
Participants will learn to:
• Apply the four P-CEP action steps to strengthen their own emergency preparedness.
• Develop the skills and confidence to support others using the P-CEP approach.
• Connect with stakeholders to advance inclusive practices across the community.
The training is funded by the federal and Victorian governments, and follows recent flood and storm events that impacted Greater Shepparton.
Expressions of interest are open are open until Friday, May 29.
For more details, phone council’s Emergency Management and Resilience team on 5832 9700 or email recovery@shepparton.vic.gov.au.
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