Role statement - Victorian Council of Churches - Emergencies Ministry

About the Victorian Council of Churches - Emergencies Ministry

The Victorian Council of Churches, Emergencies Ministry (VCC EM) provides its services through volunteers from several religious and cultural groups including Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh and Hindu, trained to respond to all affected persons following emergencies in Victoria. 

Mitigation

Activity Critical task alignment / activity source

Provide information, education and training to cultural and faith communities, municipal council emergency management staff and other agencies

1.2, 1.6

Response (including Relief)

Activity Critical task alignment / activity source

Activate Emergency Operations Centre to provide higher level support as required

3.3

Provide psychosocial support including emotional spiritual care under the SHERP

15.3

Support DFFH to coordinate the multi-faith multicultural response to emergencies

3.2

Recovery

Activity Critical task alignment / activity source

Recovery Support Agency (RecSA) to:

  
  • DFFH to provide psychosocial support including psychological first aid, emotional and spiritual care and personal support in relief and recovery centres and through community outreach, direct visits, community meetings and gatherings

3.2, 15.3, 20.1, 20.6

Table 15: Recovery coordination: Social environment
  • provide DFFH and activating agencies regular reports on community wellbeing, needs and issues
 20.1, 20.5, Table 15: Recovery coordination: Social environment
  • support Victim Support Agencies to provide support in emergencies caused by criminal acts
 Table 15: Recovery coordination: Social environment
  • support VIFM to provide support for the bereaved
 Table 15: Recovery coordination: Social environment

Support DFFH to assist DPC in the development and coordination of state services of worship and assist in the organisation of public memorials and gatherings to support the recovery of affected communities

3.2, 15.5

Assurance and Learning

For assurance and learning activities, refer directly to the agency for further information.

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