Speakers

Andrew brings extensive experience in the emergency management sector. His current role is as Head of Emergency Services Strategy with Australian Red Cross. Prior to joining Red Cross, Andrew was the National Recovery Consultant with Emergency Management Australia, providing advice to both State and Federal governments following a range of emergencies and playing a key role in coordinating recovery assistance to Australians impacted by events such as the Boxing Day 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. 

Career highlights include: 

• Refresh and growth of Red Cross role in emergency management in Australia, including psychosocial focus in prevention, response and recovery 
• Development of Red Cross’ Emergency REDiPlan project, a four step household preparation program aimed at fostering individual and community resilience throughout Australia 
• Coordinating the Red Cross response to a range of major emergencies and disasters, including Cyclone Larry (2006), the Black Saturday Victorian Bushfires (2009) and Queensland Floods and Cyclone Yasi (2011) and the 2019/20 Bushfires. 
• Development of Red Cross leadership role in long term, community based recovery. 
• Contributing to establishment of: 
o the Australian Business Roundtable for Disaster Resilience 
o Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience 

Andrew has also contributed to the establishment and management of public appeals in the aftermath of multiple disasters, including: 

• 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires 
• 2019/20 Black Summer Bushfires 
• 2022 Floods 
• Tasmanian Bushfires 
• Bourke Street Tragedy 
• Dreamworld Tragedy