Webinar Recording - The journey and story behind Me, Myself and Disaster

Setting up the communications sector for success in the face of an uncertain future of disasters

The journey and story behind Me, Myself and Disaster

Andrew and Josh trained as engineers and became intrigued by the impact of disasters on the built environment and what more could be done to reduce the exposure of communities to natural hazards. Me, Myself and Disaster podcast was established to share stories of those who have lived through or managed disasters, with an aim to share knowledge across the industry.

Join them to discuss  ‘Setting up the communications sector for success in the face of an uncertain future of disasters – The journey and story behind Me, Myself and Disaster’ Australia’s leading disaster podcast.

Dr Barbara Ryan, EMPA Chair, Facilitator

Joshua McLaren, Founder and Podcaster, Me, Myself & Disaster
Andrew McCullough, Founder and Podcaster, Me, Myself & Disaster

DATE: Wednesday 30 August 2023

About the presenters

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Andrew McCullough, Founder and Podcaster, Me, Myself & Disaster

Andrew McCullough

Founder and Podcaster, Me, Myself & Disaster

Andrew is passionate about mobilising communities in the face of disaster. He has extensive experience in developing strategies to harness volunteers, build community resilience and communicating with impact to communities impacted by disasters. Andrew has worked across state and federal government, and has tertiary qualifications in engineering, business and disaster risk reduction.
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Joshua McLaren, Founder and Podcaster, Me, Myself & Disaster

Joshua McLaren

Founder and Podcaster, Me, Myself & Disaster

Joshua is a strong believer in building community resilience through practical engagement. He works in emergency management, with experience in both state and federal government, as well as private enterprise. Joshua has tertiary qualifications in environmental engineering with specific interests in water management.

Session recording

Additional Resources

Andrew and Josh are passionate about changing the approach to the way communities prepare for, respond to and recovery from disasters. Me, Myself and Disaster was established to share stories of those who have lived through or managed disasters, with an aim to share knowledge across the industry.