Office of the Inspector-General of Emergency Management

Office of the Inspector-General of Emergency Management We work to keep Queenslanders safe by supporting continuous improvement in emergency management.

We've got a rare, part-time opportunity for just the right person! 🌟The Office of the IGEM is seeking a skilled Project ...
15/06/2026

We've got a rare, part-time opportunity for just the right person! 🌟

The Office of the IGEM is seeking a skilled Project Officer to help deliver the Queensland Disaster Management Lessons Project over the next six months.

Here is your chance to contribute to how Queensland strengthens its approach to effective disaster management.

For more information, please contact us via
📧[email protected]

This week, we hosted our Queensland Disaster Futures Focus Groups, bringing together Disaster Futures Champions from acr...
05/06/2026

This week, we hosted our Queensland Disaster Futures Focus Groups, bringing together Disaster Futures Champions from across Queensland Government. 🗫

Together, we explored what the future of disaster management could look like – spanning governance, policy and planning, community, infrastructure, communication and technology across a range of potential scenarios.

The insights from these sessions, alongside last year’s Futures roundtable discussions and summit, will help shape our strategic roadmap to strengthen the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements and inform future policy, strategy, and operational planning. 🚀

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Last week, our team attended Queensland Fire Department's graduation ceremony to celebrate their newest recruits. ⛑️Cong...
27/05/2026

Last week, our team attended Queensland Fire Department's graduation ceremony to celebrate their newest recruits. ⛑️

Congratulations to all graduates, and thank you for your commitment to strengthening Queensland's frontline capability!

Research Connect Edition 6 is out now! 🔍Our latest Research Connect newsletter includes information about:🔸The 2026 Quee...
25/05/2026

Research Connect Edition 6 is out now! 🔍

Our latest Research Connect newsletter includes information about:

🔸The 2026 Queensland Disaster Management Forum
🔸Our research engagement activities
🔸New Research Connect case studies
🔸Griffith University's Institute for Human and Environmental Resilience
🔸AFAC's Seasonal Bushfire Outlook Autumn 2026

and much more!

👉 Read the newsletter: https://www.igem.qld.gov.au/research/latest-news

On day two of the AFAC News' 2026 Lessons Management Forum, we took to the stage alongside Queensland Reconstruction Aut...
20/05/2026

On day two of the AFAC News' 2026 Lessons Management Forum, we took to the stage alongside Queensland Reconstruction Authority’s Simon Dorrington to deliver our joint presentation, 'Bridging strategy and implementation: Lessons management in Queensland’s disaster recovery sector'.

We explored how the Office of the IGEM and Queensland Reconstruction Authority collaborate to strengthen lessons management frameworks, governance, and practices across recovery contexts.

It was a great opportunity to share practical insights with lessons practitioners and organisations looking to take the next step in embedding continuous improvement into their planning and preparedness. 📝

Today, we're wearing orange to show our support for the incredible Queensland State Emergency Service volunteers who wor...
19/05/2026

Today, we're wearing orange to show our support for the incredible Queensland State Emergency Service volunteers who work tirelessly to keep our state safe.

As we mark National Volunteer Week, take a moment to reflect on the vital role volunteers play in building connected, inclusive and resilient communities.

Whether responding to floods, cyclones or other emergencies, SES volunteers are always there when it matters most. Thank you Queensland SES volunteers! 🧡

This morning, the Inspector-General of Emergency Management, Alistair Dawson, opened AFAC News' 2026 Lessons Management ...
19/05/2026

This morning, the Inspector-General of Emergency Management, Alistair Dawson, opened AFAC News' 2026 Lessons Management Forum in Brisbane.

Alistair set the scene by sharing the journey of lessons in Queensland, along with perspectives on creating a strong learning culture sector-wide.

Thank you to AFAC for the opportunity to be part of this fantastic event. We're looking forward to supporting the practice of lessons management and engaging with industry over the coming days!

Today we hosted our first Queensland Disaster Management Lessons Community of Practice half-day workshop. Representative...
08/05/2026

Today we hosted our first Queensland Disaster Management Lessons Community of Practice half-day workshop. Representatives from multiple Queensland Government agencies came together to explore:

💡Alternative learning frameworks beyond the OILL model
💡What a community of practice could do
💡How to embed a culture of continuous learning

Thank you to Lisa Jackson and Claire Cooper for sharing valuable practitioner insights on lessons management, and to Dr Alistair Stark for expertly chairing the workshop.

We look forward to continuing this collaborative work to strengthen disaster management capability across Queensland.



Queensland Treasury Queensland Fire Department Queensland Police Service Business Queensland Transport and Main Roads Queensland Queensland State Emergency Service Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Queensland Department of Sport Queensland Government Queensland Reconstruction Authority

Yesterday, Allison, Shayal, and Shelley from our Research and Communications Team visited the University of the Sunshine...
29/04/2026

Yesterday, Allison, Shayal, and Shelley from our Research and Communications Team visited the University of the Sunshine Coast's Moreton Bay campus. ☀️

It was a valuable opportunity to connect with disaster management researchers and early-career academics and discuss the role of our Office, the Disaster Management Research Framework, the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements Research Capability Project, and our Research Connect platform.

By collaborating and engaging with universities and researchers, we strengthen disaster management capabilities and support improved outcomes for our state. 🤝

Visit our Research Connect platform ➡️ https://www.igem.qld.gov.au/research

Today, we remember and honour all Australians and New Zealanders who have served, and continue to serve, our nations, in...
24/04/2026

Today, we remember and honour all Australians and New Zealanders who have served, and continue to serve, our nations, including in response to natural disasters.

We encourage all Queenslanders to take a moment to reflect on their legacy, bravery, and service.

Lest we forget.

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