Frameworks and guidelines
Person-centred emergency management is built on a foundation of principles that prioritise accessibility, equity, and collaboration. These principles are guided by national and international frameworks that promote safety and resilience for all individuals.
| Frameworks | Preparedness | Response | Recovery | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DIDRR) Framework | Yes | Yes | Yes | System-level approach to embedding inclusion |
| Australian Disability Strategy 2021-2031 | Yes | Yes | Yes | National policy, inclusive services, safety |
| National Strategy for Disaster Resilience (NSDR) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Resilience building, inclusion, shared responsibility |
| NDIS Emergency and Disaster Management Practice Standard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Continuity of support, preparedness for providers and participants |
| UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Rights-based approach, equal protection and safety in emergencies |
| Sendai Framework | Yes | Yes | Yes | Global inclusion, rights-based risk reduction |
Frameworks Supporting Inclusive Emergency Management
The following frameworks provide structured guidance for integrating inclusivity into emergency management practices:
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Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DIDRR) Framework
A national framework developed by Collaborating 4 Inclusion that guides governments, organisations, and communities to embed disability inclusion across all phases of emergency management. It outlines roles, principles, and actions to ensure people with disability are recognised as partners in disaster resilience. -
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030)
An international agreement that emphasises inclusive disaster risk reduction strategies. It highlights the importance of engaging marginaliSed communities in planning and decision-making. -
Australian Disability Strategy 2021–2031
This strategy provides national guidance for improving safety, health, and accessibility for people with disabilities across all sectors, including emergency management.