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What makes a community resilient? Examining changes in the adaptive capacities of Brisbane suburbs before and after the 2011 flood (2012–2014)

Abstract:
In Australia and internationally, understanding and enhancing Community Resilience (CR) is a high priority as we face significant environmental and national security challenges. However, given the sudden and unexpected nature of disasters and threats, current research only provides post event evaluations of CR. Drawing on a longitudinal study of 148 Brisbane suburbs, this project will be the first to examine the key community processes and structures associated with CR before and after the 2011 Brisbane floods. It will provide critical insights into the rebuilding and recovery of affected suburbs and a comparative evidence base to research and policy that will assist in preparing for future disasters in Australia and elsewhere.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Lynda Cheshire

    Head of School
    School of Social Science
    Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
    Head of School
    Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
    Head of School of Social Science
    School of Social Science
    Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

  • Associate Professor Peter Walters

    Associate Professor
    School of Social Science
    Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
    Associate Professor
    School of Social Science
    Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

  • Professor Jonathan Corcoran

    Deputy Associate Dean Research (Res
    Faculty of Science
    Deputy Associate Dean, Rese
    Faculty of Science
    Professor
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Professor
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
Australian Research Council