Twelve Red Crossers from all over the world - Britain, Canada, Japan, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Malaysia - have come together ahead of a Disasters In Developed Countries workshop in Melbourne. We visit our NZ cousins and hear the wisdom of their words following the tragic earthquakes in Christchurch in 2010 and 2011. A flying visit to New … Continue reading return to christchurch
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11 highlights of 2011
It's been a hell of a year. Tough at times, full of adventure, travel (some work, some play), hard work, sorrow and joy. Here are my eleven highlights of 2011. 1. Queensland The year started busy. I spent most of the first three months hanging out in Brisbane with an army of Red Crossers, responding … Continue reading 11 highlights of 2011
Hobart ramblings
A warm spring evening in Hobart. It’s been a long two days, delivering pre-disaster-season briefings with Julie to a lively bunch of Tasmanian staff and volunteers. We finish a little earlier than expected and I dump the laptop and participant evaluation sheets, change clothes and head out into the late afternoon sunshine. The Radiance of … Continue reading Hobart ramblings
Christchurch earthquake deployment – day ten
It's always hard leaving at the end of a long stint. I am always desperate to get home, and at the same time reluctant to leave. I pack my bag and leave a thank-you note for John and Alison at the Thistle. happily, my last taxi ride in ChCh is the lovely John, who again … Continue reading Christchurch earthquake deployment – day ten
Máiréad Doyle 