Natural disasters are happening more often and getting worse because of climate change. To help people stay safe, we need to think about more than just emergency plans. There are other things that make a difference in how well we can handle disasters at an individual and community level.
Household Resilience
Household resilience is about how well individuals and families can handle tough times. It’s about being able to bounce back and thrive, even when things get difficult.
Many different areas of study look at what makes individuals and families resilient. For example, psychologists study how people think and feel when facing challenges. They look at things like confidence, how people cope, and their emotions.
Other researchers look at how families, friends, and communities help people through tough times. This includes studying how strong relationships can help people recover from setbacks.
To fully understand resilience, we need to look at many different things, including psychology, sociology, and biology. This helps us figure out what helps individuals and families overcome challenges.
Current priority
Council is keen to support individual and family resilience. We are currently testing a resilience survey called My Resilience Profile which has been co-designed with Monash University, BehaviourWorks Australia, Colac Otway Shire and Corangamite Shire.