Declan Bowring delves what many on the frontlines of disaster recovery already know: community organizations are essential to effective disaster recovery, yet they are often overlooked and undervalued.
Bowring’s article for ABC News looks at responses from different grassroots organizations near Sydney, Australia, and their continued feeling that local expertise isn’t recognized and they are under-supported, leading to burn out.
“Genuine community-led recovery means listening to local knowledge, respecting local leadership, and giving grassroots groups a real seat at the table to shape the decisions that affect their lives,” explains Jodie Harrison, NSW Assistant Minister for Recovery.
Read on to learn more.
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/community-organisations-vital-in-disaster-responses/107024174
