Well, a really interesting and important sounding event coming up March the 24th to chat to us a bit about it, we've got the Mayor of Moonee Valley, Mayor Ava Adams, a breath, if I may call you that, to thank you for your time and nice to meet you.

Well, a really interesting and important sounding event coming up March the 24th to chat to us a bit about it, we've got the Mayor of Moonee Valley, Mayor Ava Adams, a breath, if I may call you that, to thank you for your time and nice to meet you.

Hi, Peter. Thank you for having me.

Hi, Peter. Thank you for having me.

Now, this is obviously something that is really, really important in a sense, very timely given some of the stuff that's been happening over the last few months in Australia.

Now, this is obviously something that is really, really important in a sense, very timely given some of the stuff that's been happening over the last few months in Australia.

Yeah, absolutely. Moonee Valley is really committed to ensuring everyone in our community stays safe in an emergency. So we're really excited about this workshop that's open for registration right now.

Yeah, absolutely. Moonee Valley is really committed to ensuring everyone in our community stays safe in an emergency. So we're really excited about this workshop that's open for registration right now.

Now there's not a lot of time left, so let's get the kind of commercial out of the way and talk about when and where and how people can register. And then we can perhaps talk about some of the things that will be taking place during it and who can come along. So it's coming up on Monday.

Now there's not a lot of time left, so let's get the kind of commercial out of the way and talk about when and where and how people can register. And then we can perhaps talk about some of the things that will be taking place during it and who can come along. So it's coming up on Monday.

Yes. The Pccep workshop is on March 24th. It's going to be located at the Flemington Hub in Flemington. You can go to the events page on our website or Google pcep. That's Pcep Moonee Valley. And if you want to learn more how to support community using Pcep, you can get in touch with them. Many Valley City council.

Yes. The Pccep workshop is on March 24th. It's going to be located at the Flemington Hub in Flemington. You can go to the events page on our website or Google pcep. That's Pcep Moonee Valley. And if you want to learn more how to support community using Pcep, you can get in touch with them. Many Valley City council.

All right. We'll put those details up with our show notes, and we'll also repeat them before we wrap up. Now, for the uninitiated, Ava, what does that stand for?

All right. We'll put those details up with our show notes, and we'll also repeat them before we wrap up. Now, for the uninitiated, Ava, what does that stand for?

Yeah. Good question Peter. Um, Pcep stands for person centered emergency Preparedness, and it's a framework that's been developed through the University of Sydney and collaborating for inclusion. It's been developed with and for people with a disability that can also be really useful. Useful for anybody, really.

Yeah. Good question Peter. Um, Pcep stands for person centered emergency Preparedness, and it's a framework that's been developed through the University of Sydney and collaborating for inclusion. It's been developed with and for people with a disability that can also be really useful. Useful for anybody, really.

And of course, everyone is welcome on Monday in terms of kind of from all walks of life, uh, you know, regardless of what kind of, uh, connection you've got with disability as well.

And of course, everyone is welcome on Monday in terms of kind of from all walks of life, uh, you know, regardless of what kind of, uh, connection you've got with disability as well.

Yeah, definitely. So it's for people from potentially vulnerable communities and also those who support these communities as well. So. But you do need to register.

Yeah, definitely. So it's for people from potentially vulnerable communities and also those who support these communities as well. So. But you do need to register.

Now what about in terms of the kind of topics or areas that will be covered?

Now what about in terms of the kind of topics or areas that will be covered?

Yeah. So we will be covering things like learning more about the potential risks of natural disasters and other emergencies, how to get started on your own preparedness plan, helping people to sort of start to think about how to complete and activate that plan, and also put in place early steps for emergency preparedness.

Yeah. So we will be covering things like learning more about the potential risks of natural disasters and other emergencies, how to get started on your own preparedness plan, helping people to sort of start to think about how to complete and activate that plan, and also put in place early steps for emergency preparedness.

Often we hear about, you know, people should be prepared and maybe to say kind of prepared before the, you know, well before the event hits, kind of almost have it in the back of your mind and, you know, be ready in case a situation like this arises. I guess this is the sort of thing that is so important rather than the last minute, which can be some of us, you know, last minute people. Yeah.

Often we hear about, you know, people should be prepared and maybe to say kind of prepared before the, you know, well before the event hits, kind of almost have it in the back of your mind and, you know, be ready in case a situation like this arises. I guess this is the sort of thing that is so important rather than the last minute, which can be some of us, you know, last minute people. Yeah.

That's right. And look, we know there is a Disproportionate risk of harm to vulnerable communities during disasters and emergencies. Often they've been left out of planning and so as a result, less prepared for these serious events. So that's where the set comes comes in.

That's right. And look, we know there is a Disproportionate risk of harm to vulnerable communities during disasters and emergencies. Often they've been left out of planning and so as a result, less prepared for these serious events. So that's where the set comes comes in.

And person centred was obviously very, very important. So it's not kind of a a global approach but very much an individual approach, which is, you know, obviously very relevant to, you know, people's individual circumstances.

And person centred was obviously very, very important. So it's not kind of a a global approach but very much an individual approach, which is, you know, obviously very relevant to, you know, people's individual circumstances.

Yeah, definitely. It gets people to really identify how their daily lives might be impacted by a disaster. It helps them to understand their strengths and the power they have to get prepared, and also to take practical, incremental steps to get prepared for an emergency.

Yeah, definitely. It gets people to really identify how their daily lives might be impacted by a disaster. It helps them to understand their strengths and the power they have to get prepared, and also to take practical, incremental steps to get prepared for an emergency.

What about some of the emergencies that we're kind of potentially preparing for? I guess it kind of doesn't matter. Like, uh, there's a lot of commonalities if you like, uh, as far as emergencies go.

What about some of the emergencies that we're kind of potentially preparing for? I guess it kind of doesn't matter. Like, uh, there's a lot of commonalities if you like, uh, as far as emergencies go.

Yeah. Look, Peter, in Moonee Valley, our community has experienced disaster and we and need support to prepare for future emergencies. So in our area, we experienced a natural disaster in 2022 when the Maribyrnong River flooded.

Yeah. Look, Peter, in Moonee Valley, our community has experienced disaster and we and need support to prepare for future emergencies. So in our area, we experienced a natural disaster in 2022 when the Maribyrnong River flooded.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Um, that event caused significant damage to property and disruption to lives. And our community still feel really deeply the impact of that flood. And so that's why council is taking an active role in the emergency preparedness space so that residents feel equipped to respond if another disaster or emergency happens.

Um, that event caused significant damage to property and disruption to lives. And our community still feel really deeply the impact of that flood. And so that's why council is taking an active role in the emergency preparedness space so that residents feel equipped to respond if another disaster or emergency happens.

That is such a great point isn't over. I mean, I guess the news being the way the news is, something happens and okay, it gets that sort of rolling coverage for a day or two. And then, you know, what is it the old saying that the dogs bark and the caravan moves on and we kind of move on to the next thing. And those people who are impacted by that flood or that bushfire or whatever it was that happened, I mean, that lives with them well, probably for the rest of their lives, but certainly in the time after that.

That is such a great point isn't over. I mean, I guess the news being the way the news is, something happens and okay, it gets that sort of rolling coverage for a day or two. And then, you know, what is it the old saying that the dogs bark and the caravan moves on and we kind of move on to the next thing. And those people who are impacted by that flood or that bushfire or whatever it was that happened, I mean, that lives with them well, probably for the rest of their lives, but certainly in the time after that.

Yeah, absolutely. And council recognizes that we have a role to play, supporting the lives of our residents who live with disabilities or who need some extra support to go about their lives. And we're really lucky we secured funding from the Victorian and federal government's disaster recovery to roll out a range of supports and responses to the to the flood. Among those is the Pcsp training, so it's great.

Yeah, absolutely. And council recognizes that we have a role to play, supporting the lives of our residents who live with disabilities or who need some extra support to go about their lives. And we're really lucky we secured funding from the Victorian and federal government's disaster recovery to roll out a range of supports and responses to the to the flood. Among those is the Pcsp training, so it's great.

Yeah, it's one of those things where, you know, sometimes it's a 1 in 100 year event or one in a 50 year event. And I mean, that's all well and good, but if it's happening this year, then that's not much consolation or you don't really care about the odds. It's happening now, so you've got to do something about it.

Yeah, it's one of those things where, you know, sometimes it's a 1 in 100 year event or one in a 50 year event. And I mean, that's all well and good, but if it's happening this year, then that's not much consolation or you don't really care about the odds. It's happening now, so you've got to do something about it.

Yeah, absolutely. We're really, really committed to ensuring that everyone in our community stays safe in an emergency. And like you said, just because, you know, it's only happened once in the last hundred years, who's to say what's going to happen next year or the year after? And it is really important for us to be prepared.

Yeah, absolutely. We're really, really committed to ensuring that everyone in our community stays safe in an emergency. And like you said, just because, you know, it's only happened once in the last hundred years, who's to say what's going to happen next year or the year after? And it is really important for us to be prepared.

With the event on Monday, in particular if people do need to register. But is it is it a free event?

With the event on Monday, in particular if people do need to register. But is it is it a free event?

Yes it is. Yes. Yes, it's a free event which is really, really exciting. So we hope to offer training to more members of the community as well and empower them to share that knowledge with others.

Yes it is. Yes. Yes, it's a free event which is really, really exciting. So we hope to offer training to more members of the community as well and empower them to share that knowledge with others.

I guess one of the other things that you people need to think about is, for example, if you're a person on the NDIS or receiving at home aged care, you know what happens in a situation like that. If you're a support is not available, those sort of things that maybe aren't necessarily front of mind all the time, but, you know, you kind of take a bit for granted that these things are going to happen as in the service is going to happen, and then there's something out of the ordinary happens, then what kind of plan B?

I guess one of the other things that you people need to think about is, for example, if you're a person on the NDIS or receiving at home aged care, you know what happens in a situation like that. If you're a support is not available, those sort of things that maybe aren't necessarily front of mind all the time, but, you know, you kind of take a bit for granted that these things are going to happen as in the service is going to happen, and then there's something out of the ordinary happens, then what kind of plan B?

Yeah. That's right. And that's why this it's really important to be prepared and to, you know, have a think about the things that you can do now so that when you know something does happen, you're prepared and you know what to do. So, for example, if you're, you know someone with a seeing or hearing impairment, knowing where you can get emergency information is really important. And also making sure that medications and prescriptions are stored in an easy to access location and that you know, all your documents are in one place in a really easy place to sort of get when when you are faced in an emergency.

Yeah. That's right. And that's why this it's really important to be prepared and to, you know, have a think about the things that you can do now so that when you know something does happen, you're prepared and you know what to do. So, for example, if you're, you know someone with a seeing or hearing impairment, knowing where you can get emergency information is really important. And also making sure that medications and prescriptions are stored in an easy to access location and that you know, all your documents are in one place in a really easy place to sort of get when when you are faced in an emergency.

That's a great point because a lot of medication people need to take daily. Otherwise it's, you know, a huge impact on their quality of life and indeed can be life threatening if they don't take it. And just the sort of emotional upheaval of not knowing where it is or, you know, can I find it? Or if I haven't got it, how can I get access to it? Those sort of things you can certainly do with that when you've got other stuff happening going on, not just in the background but in the foreground as well.

That's a great point because a lot of medication people need to take daily. Otherwise it's, you know, a huge impact on their quality of life and indeed can be life threatening if they don't take it. And just the sort of emotional upheaval of not knowing where it is or, you know, can I find it? Or if I haven't got it, how can I get access to it? Those sort of things you can certainly do with that when you've got other stuff happening going on, not just in the background but in the foreground as well.

Yeah. That's right. And it's look, as you said before with people that are on the NDIS, there needs to be a big focus on engaging with those support networks as well. So if you're someone with a carer or you know who access aged care or NDIS support, it's really important. Those services know how to best, how best to support you and that you know what, what it is that they do offer in those situations.

Yeah. That's right. And it's look, as you said before with people that are on the NDIS, there needs to be a big focus on engaging with those support networks as well. So if you're someone with a carer or you know who access aged care or NDIS support, it's really important. Those services know how to best, how best to support you and that you know what, what it is that they do offer in those situations.

And of course he talked about many valleys approach to this. I guess, you know, often we hear about sort of the overview from, say, a federal government or indeed a state government, but it's things like this that can make a real difference to the individual. It's a bit more, well, literally person centred by virtue of the fact that, you know, it's literally your, your local government that that is offering something like this.

And of course he talked about many valleys approach to this. I guess, you know, often we hear about sort of the overview from, say, a federal government or indeed a state government, but it's things like this that can make a real difference to the individual. It's a bit more, well, literally person centred by virtue of the fact that, you know, it's literally your, your local government that that is offering something like this.

Yeah, it's really great. And that's why we're so excited about the funding that we secured, um, through the Victorian, um, government and the federal government.

Yeah, it's really great. And that's why we're so excited about the funding that we secured, um, through the Victorian, um, government and the federal government.

Is this the first time you've heard something like this either.

Is this the first time you've heard something like this either.

Uh, I think So, um, we we've got a, um, disability advisory committee group that meets, and I know that they've been, you know, really focused on this area in terms of what we can do to sort of help our community in emergency situations.

Uh, I think So, um, we we've got a, um, disability advisory committee group that meets, and I know that they've been, you know, really focused on this area in terms of what we can do to sort of help our community in emergency situations.

It was the sort of thing, as we touched on, that, if you don't think about it, you know, and it happens, then you think, well, why didn't someone think of this at the time, which is that wonderful 2020 hindsight?

It was the sort of thing, as we touched on, that, if you don't think about it, you know, and it happens, then you think, well, why didn't someone think of this at the time, which is that wonderful 2020 hindsight?

Yeah, absolutely. I mean, we're really committed to ensuring that everyone in our community stays safe in an emergency.

Yeah, absolutely. I mean, we're really committed to ensuring that everyone in our community stays safe in an emergency.

All right. So it's coming up this Monday. Just give us the details again. And, uh, I guess from a sort of more bigger picture point of view if you're not living in this particular area, but maybe the sort of thing that you can contact your local government about, you know, have you thought of something like this or heard about this on the radio? This would be something that would perhaps be worth thinking about as far as our local community goes. Not that I want you to be telling other communities how to think either, but you know what I mean.

All right. So it's coming up this Monday. Just give us the details again. And, uh, I guess from a sort of more bigger picture point of view if you're not living in this particular area, but maybe the sort of thing that you can contact your local government about, you know, have you thought of something like this or heard about this on the radio? This would be something that would perhaps be worth thinking about as far as our local community goes. Not that I want you to be telling other communities how to think either, but you know what I mean.

Yeah. Look. Absolutely. I mean, I don't know what other councils are doing in this space, but I do know that, you know, following the flood disasters, you know, we became really committed to ensuring that everyone is armed with this information and, and knows how to stay safe in an emergency. Um, so I can give you those details for the Sep workshop on Monday. So the 24th of March, it's going to be held at the Daring Flemington Hub in Flemington. So that's our new facility that's there. It's a beautiful facility, so you'll enjoy being in a nice space.

Yeah. Look. Absolutely. I mean, I don't know what other councils are doing in this space, but I do know that, you know, following the flood disasters, you know, we became really committed to ensuring that everyone is armed with this information and, and knows how to stay safe in an emergency. Um, so I can give you those details for the Sep workshop on Monday. So the 24th of March, it's going to be held at the Daring Flemington Hub in Flemington. So that's our new facility that's there. It's a beautiful facility, so you'll enjoy being in a nice space.

I have a question with that notice it's fully, fully accessible.

I have a question with that notice it's fully, fully accessible.

Yes it is.

Yes it is.

Okay. Just checking.

Okay. Just checking.

Of course it is. It's an amazing space. And so the way that you can find some information is to go to our events page on our websites at Moonee Valley City Council or Google Pay. Sep. So that's PC EP moonee Valley. And then just follow the links.

Of course it is. It's an amazing space. And so the way that you can find some information is to go to our events page on our websites at Moonee Valley City Council or Google Pay. Sep. So that's PC EP moonee Valley. And then just follow the links.

Right. As I said, we'll put those up with our show notes. So if people have missed it, they can go there and and get all the information. Well I'm sure it'll be a very, very successful day, very, very important day. And, you know, hopefully the sort of thing that people can kind of have a a take home message because obviously great on the day for people to take in the information, but also, you know, sort of keep it in the well in the forefront of their mind just in case there's something else happening. And good on you for kind of reacting to the the floods of 2022, because he could have said, well, that'll probably never happen again. Let's sort of worry about it next time it does happen. But you're you're being pretty proactive and preemptive, which is got to be a good thing to be.

Right. As I said, we'll put those up with our show notes. So if people have missed it, they can go there and and get all the information. Well I'm sure it'll be a very, very successful day, very, very important day. And, you know, hopefully the sort of thing that people can kind of have a a take home message because obviously great on the day for people to take in the information, but also, you know, sort of keep it in the well in the forefront of their mind just in case there's something else happening. And good on you for kind of reacting to the the floods of 2022, because he could have said, well, that'll probably never happen again. Let's sort of worry about it next time it does happen. But you're you're being pretty proactive and preemptive, which is got to be a good thing to be.

Yeah, absolutely.

Yeah, absolutely.

Either. Good luck. It's always good to have initiatives brought to the forefront when it comes to issues like this, particularly as far as people with disabilities go. As you touched on, often that can be a bit overlooked or perhaps not as present as we thought. And you touched on a good point earlier. You know, depending on where people have a vision impairment or a hearing impairment or mobility impairment, I mean, you know, disabilities in all sorts of different ways. So I guess that's one of the things about an event like Monday, all different kind of disability categories, if I can put it that that way will be catered for.

Either. Good luck. It's always good to have initiatives brought to the forefront when it comes to issues like this, particularly as far as people with disabilities go. As you touched on, often that can be a bit overlooked or perhaps not as present as we thought. And you touched on a good point earlier. You know, depending on where people have a vision impairment or a hearing impairment or mobility impairment, I mean, you know, disabilities in all sorts of different ways. So I guess that's one of the things about an event like Monday, all different kind of disability categories, if I can put it that that way will be catered for.

Yeah, they will be. And also it's also open to those who support these communities, which is really important. And so and we also hope to offer the training to more members of the community and empower them to share that knowledge with other people as well.

Yeah, they will be. And also it's also open to those who support these communities, which is really important. And so and we also hope to offer the training to more members of the community and empower them to share that knowledge with other people as well.

Ivak, good to talk to you. Congratulations on the initiative and we wish you well.

Ivak, good to talk to you. Congratulations on the initiative and we wish you well.

Thank you so much, Peter. Thank you for having me.

Thank you so much, Peter. Thank you for having me.

That's Ivor Adams there, the mayor of Moonee Valley, talking about Pcep coming up on this Monday the 24th. All those details up with our show notes. If you have any difficulty accessing them. As always, you can always call us here at the radio station. One 308 4746.

That's Ivor Adams there, the mayor of Moonee Valley, talking about Pcep coming up on this Monday the 24th. All those details up with our show notes. If you have any difficulty accessing them. As always, you can always call us here at the radio station. One 308 4746.