Disaster Management Plans: Why Are They So Important?
Disaster Management Planning for your Business Avoiding disasters in life is impossible. There is always the potential for a risk to eventuate into a disaster, and businesses are not immune to such disruptions. From localised disruptions to global events, disasters of any size can have the potential to disrupt operations and have long-lasting negative impacts […]
Water Industry: Protecting your Business from Emergency Events
Water is integral to the survival and success of every nation across the globe. The water industry encompasses a variety of businesses involved in processes involving running pumping stations, water catchments, wastewater treatment plants, desalination plants, transport pipelines and dams and reservoirs for drinking water. The industry contributes $23 billion annually to Australia’s economy, and […]
Reporting requirements are changing for federal critical infrastructure. Are you ready?
Under new legislation amendments, major operators of certain pieces of infrastructure will be required to report cyber threat activity and provide ownership details to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). These amendments to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (the SOCI Act) came into effect on 8th April 2022. While a three-month grace period is […]
What makes an organisation resilient?
Why do some organisations cope with disasters, emergencies and disruptions better than others? In our profession, we have witnessed organisations absorb and manage threats. At the same time, other vulnerable businesses are wounded, often mortally from the same event. Resilient organisations appear to have two strong features that vulnerable businesses lack, being: They manage strategically […]
Using Risk Mitigation Principles to Minimise the Impacts of Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply chains and logistics are principal components of global trade and commerce, and without stability and reliability, supply chains supporting the world market would suffer greatly. Many global events, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the current conflict in Ukraine, have led to unprecedented disruptions globally, with every party from the supplier to the store owner, […]
Keys to Business Longevity: The Importance of After-Action Reviews
If your business has been impacted by an emergency or crisis event such as major flooding, extreme storms, IT disruptions, fire or pandemic then it might be time to consider incorporating After-Action Reviews into your business’ emergency management planning process. After-Action Reviews are crucial to the emergency management cycle, as they allow your business to […]
Natural Disasters: Extreme Flooding in Australia 2022
The current rainfall events in New South Wales and Queensland have taken the country by surprise and have caused unprecedented flooding in many areas of both states. Floodwaters have inundated houses, schools, and businesses, and have led to many having to wait for rescue from the roofs of their homes. Some reservoir and dam levels […]
What is Business Continuity Planning?
Back to Basics: What is Business Continuity Planning and Why is it so Important? Business Continuity Planning is the cornerstone of an established, enduring business. Put simply, a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) aims to see your business losing as little as possible during a crisis. A BCP focuses on maintaining key operations during a crisis […]
Covid-Normal: How has life changed since reopening, and what can we expect for the future?
2022 marks the beginning of the third year of the Covid-19 Pandemic. No one could have predicted that lockdowns and multiple waves of coronavirus infections would have made up almost the entirety of 2020 and 2021, especially in Melbourne, the most locked down city in the world. Now, having settled into the new year, Covid-19 […]
After-Action Reviews: What Are They And Why Are They So Important?
After-Action Reviews can be an overlooked step in the emergency management process, and yet they are crucial to the emergency management cycle. So, what exactly is an after-action review, and why is it important? An After-Action Review involves identifying the steps taken in response to an emergency, and involves analyzing and evaluating these steps to determine […]