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Joanna Wood Freeman

Communications Manager
Natural Hazards Research Australia

About

Joanna is a communications professional with experience in the the health, not-for-profit and community sectors. She is passionate about empowering people and communities through knowledge and understanding.

News and views
Date Title Key Topics
30 April 2026 Our impact: Stories of impact, policy submissions and more 
28 April 2026 "Flood resilience must be built long before the water arrives": new flood report Communities, Preparedness, Warnings
31 March 2026 New values act as beacon for excellence
31 March 2026 Post-disaster research swings into action following TC Narelle Engineering, Northern Australia
30 March 2026 Six months of research impact
27 March 2026 QUT professor awarded for research excellence
6 March 2026 The importance of representation in public safety leadership
25 February 2026 Input needed for future flood response
24 February 2026 NHRF26: Keynotes and plenary panels announced
28 January 2026 Meet Dr Ivan Ingram
27 January 2026 Gender outcomes championed in new partnership
27 November 2025 Centre farewells two directors, welcomes new board members
25 November 2025 Research, resilience and impact at RAA25 
25 November 2025 Research and communications capacity expands
28 October 2025 Building better, more respectful partnerships between communities and emergency services
24 October 2025 Disaster risk reduction at centre of national inquiry Decision-making, Policy
16 October 2025 Thriving coastal futures wins 2025 Disaster Challenge with community-led coastal resilience solution
14 October 2025 Nature-based solutions, digital twins and smart public spaces go head-to-head in 2025 Disaster Challenge Final
25 September 2025 2025 Disaster Challenge Final - which pitch will win?
10 September 2025 Webinar highlights tragic lessons  Preparedness, Warnings
22 August 2025 Natural Hazards Research Australia showcases cutting-edge research at industry-leading national conference
21 August 2025 August Hazardous Webinar: Natural hazards and resilience in complex urban systems  Communities, Policy, Preparedness, Resilience
19 August 2025 New technology boosts bushfire risk mapping Fire impacts, Modelling, Remote sensing
31 July 2025 Finalists announced for the Disaster Challenge 2025 Communities, Infrastructure, Planning, Preparedness
29 July 2025 Disaster through a social media lens highlighted in webinar Communication, Communities, Response
30 June 2025 NHRF25: Transformation to Be Ahead of Ready – using research to act big and bold Communication, Communities, Emergency management, Indigenous communities, Land management, Warnings
18 June 2025 Inaugural Natural Hazards Research Awards recognise transformative, impactful research excellence 
18 June 2025 New research maps the state of Australian disaster resilience in 2025 Communities, Risk analysis
18 June 2025 Fire, flood and cyclone research making communities safer
13 June 2025 Big, bold research to transform Australia's natural hazards future takes centre stage in Adelaide
28 May 2025 Be part of NHRF25 - free live stream
27 May 2025 First Nations’ knowledge showcase in AJEM
27 May 2025 Historical partnership with Fire Protection Association Australia made official
16 May 2025 Bushfire impacts on Queensland's electricity infrastructure discussed in webinar Infrastructure, Modelling, Risk analysis, Risk management
7 May 2025 Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred a ‘practice run’ Coastal, Infrastructure, Northern Australia, Planning, Preparedness, Risk analysis
30 April 2025 LA fires from a local and international perspective
30 April 2025 New NHRF25 keynotes, workshops and panels
24 April 2025 Natural Hazards Research Australia 2025 research awards open
16 April 2025 Disaster Challenge 2025 opens - how will you solve the wicked problem?
28 March 2025 Program launched – Natural Hazards Research Forum 2025
26 March 2025 Social media in community experiences of Tropical Cyclone Alfred – new project
14 March 2025 Experts share LA fire lessons Fire impacts, Fire severity, Response
26 February 2025 Vale Distinguished Professor David Johnston
26 February 2025 Old and new guard at NSW stakeholder event
25 February 2025 Storing and sharing data in AJEM Communication, Emergency management
28 January 2025 Health impacts of smoke research Communities, Fire impacts, Firefighter
14 January 2025 Homegrown research on the international stage
10 January 2025 Post-disaster lessons to shape a resilient Australia Communication, Communities, Northern Australia, Policy
16 December 2024 Connect and transform at NHRF25
12 December 2024 Research and partnerships celebrated by awards Communication, Communities, Fire impacts, Modelling, Planning
11 December 2024 Nature provides answers to reduce disaster impact Environments, Land management, Planning, Policy
10 December 2024 Industry guides backed by science – research in action
10 December 2024 Maintenance of the Australian Flammability Monitoring System – research in action
10 December 2024 Better bushfire education for kids – research in action Child-centred, Fire impacts, Planning, Risk management
9 December 2024 Decision making and research utilisation showcased in AJEM Emergency management
9 December 2024 NT’s unique research opportunities highlighted Emergency management, Northern Australia, Tropical
9 December 2024 Measuring resilience – research in action
9 December 2024 New Communications Director's passion for science communication Communication
9 December 2024 A paradigm-shift in critical infrastructure and lifeline resilience research?
20 November 2024 Keeping responders safe – research in action Emergency management, Recruitment, Volunteering
20 November 2024 Strong Tasmanian knowledge partnerships
20 November 2024 Safety messages on ABC radio – research in action
20 November 2024 Real-time cyclone data for impact – research in action  Communication, Emergency management, Infrastructure, Scenario analysis
29 October 2024 Helping people care for their animals during disasters Animals, Communities, Planning, Preparedness
24 October 2024 Improved aerial firefighting
23 October 2024 Outstanding knowledge leadership award for Node Research Manager 
21 October 2024 Centre bushfire map research shortlisted for national award Communication, Planning, Warnings
11 October 2024 “Young people are capable and willing,” empowering the next generation for a disaster resilient future  Child-centred, Communities, Preparedness, Resilience, Response
10 October 2024 Personalised AI disaster messaging takes out Disaster Challenge 2024
1 October 2024 Students lead disaster innovation in WA: Disaster Challenge 2024 Final
27 September 2024 National stage for research at AFAC24 Communication, Emergency management, Planning, Volunteering
25 September 2024 Research sharing and collaboration in Tasmania
25 September 2024 New legal counsel strengthens research services
24 September 2024 Wayfinding, conditions and date stamps: community bushfire map needs showcased in webinar Communication, Communities, Preparedness, Scenario analysis
16 September 2024 Trailblazing researcher recognised with prestigious award Infrastructure, Recovery, Resilience, Risk management
19 August 2024 Insurance, communication and resilience ideas take on 2024 Disaster Challenge’s wicked problem in final Communication, Communities, Policy, Resilience
19 August 2024 Gender in emergency management, AJEM special edition
15 August 2024 Promoting collaboration with knowledge network Climate change, Decision-making, Emergency management, Preparedness
13 August 2024 Comprehension, risk perception and intended protective actions shared in webinar Communication, Emergency management, Planning, Warnings
30 July 2024 Enabling a strengths mindset – NAIDOC Week panel discussion
29 July 2024 Biennial Research Plan updated
29 July 2024 New concept round opens
26 June 2024 Excellence in emergency communication recognised
25 June 2024 New ideas to build trust – Disaster Challenge 2024 Communities, Emergency management, Preparedness, Recovery, Resilience, Response