Disasters amplify existing inequities. How can Emergency Evacuation Centres be designed and operated in ways that uphold safety, dignity and accessibility for everyone?
Prioritise Safety and Dignity
Provide well-lit, gender-safe and secure environments for people of all ages.
Support Families with Young Children
Provide breastfeeding spaces, safe sleep, play areas, and infant supplies.
Ensure Accessibility for All
Provide accessible facilities, gender-neutral bathrooms, and sensory-friendly spaces.
Prepare Staff Before Disasters
Train staff in family violence response, LGBTQIASB+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Sistergirl, and Brotherboy) awareness and First Nations cultural safety.
Create Culturally Safe and Inclusive Environments
Welcome First Nations, multicultural, and LGBTQIASB+ communities with visible inclusion, backed by respectful practice.
Protect Privacy and Safe Disclosure
Provide confidential spaces and pathways to report domestic or family violence.
Communicate Clearly and Accessibly
Use interpreters, translated materials, plain language, and accessible formats.
Partner with Community Specialists
Work with health, disability, multicultural, youth, and violence prevention organisations.
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