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Professionalisation of disaster management into the future
Presenter: Dr Helen Keen-Dyer Central Queensland University

Abstract: CQUniversity has delivered emergency and disaster management qualifications for over a decade, supporting workforce readiness for complex emergencies. Growing interest in cross-disciplinary learning prompted a curriculum evaluation project (ethics no. 24765) to explore factors influencing student engagement. Using Saldãna’s (2016) model, 56 teaching, curricula, and governance instruments were thematically analysed. Phase one findings reveal three themes: systems and structures shape learning, learning is a shared responsibility, and connection-building is vital. Insights highlight challenges, successes of strategies like guided flexible learning pathways, and opportunities for partnerships. These findings will inform phase two and enhance education for a climate-challenged future.

Associate Professor Helen Keen-Dyer is here today representing the broader team of Dr Elise Rivera, Dr Robyn Preston, Shannon Delport and Dr David Fanany. Helen is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and the Associate Professor, Disaster Management and Health at CQUniversity where she is the learning and teaching specialist for disaster management, public health and paramedic sciences. Helen is also part of the emergency and disaster management teaching team. Helen has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); her thesis exploring education in the fire and emergency services context, with a particular focus on the Higher Education-industry nexus. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Adult Education. Helen’s teaching and research interests include contemporary issues, research literacies in emergency

Higher education as an enabler and advancing professional practice through research
Presenter: Dr Russell Dippy, Charles Stuart University
Abstract: Professionalising emergency management requires an agreed, extensive body of knowledge, yet in Australia its scope and content remain undefined. Research is critical to shaping this foundation and informing accessible resources practitioners can apply in practice. Evidence of research application also strengthens funding opportunities. This presentation explores requirements for an emergency management body of knowledge and the role researchers play in defining its breadth and contributing content. Establishing this knowledge base will support professional development, enhance practice, and foster sector-wide consistency, ensuring emergency management evolves as a recognised profession equipped to address complex and emerging challenges.