Emergency communication for all

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Written By Paula Hardie

Communicating emergency information to residents experiencing language barriers requires doing more than translation. Drawing on accessibility standards, developing cultural awareness, and building relationships with people with lived experience to create effective communications.

Melinda McDonald (Fire and Rescue NSW) “Authentic Engagement with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities Through Culturally Appropriate Communication” Presentation at: Disaster and Emergency Management Conference 2023

Credit: rua.the.sidhe

Paula Hardie
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