Disaster Planning and Management

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Disaster Management Unit aims to provide leadership and direction in health emergency management, planning, preparedness, response and recovery.

The Disaster Management Unit is responsible for:

Ensuring that disaster planning across the Local Health District health services, including healthcare facilities, is addressed on a regular basis
Monitor and assess disaster equipment throughout the Local Health District
Ensure the provision of disaster education and training
Facilitate exercise management across SESLHD
Monitor system issues that may impede effective management of the Local Health District Health Plan
Liaise with external emergency services, government and non-government stakeholders and Ministry of Health State Preparedness and Response Branch as required.

Disaster Management Key Contacts

In the event of a disaster or major incident, contact the SESLHD Health Services Functional Area Coordinator (HSFAC) on 02 8893 1173. This number is available 24/7.

For routine HSFAC matters, email SESLHD-HSFAC@health.nsw.gov.au

For routine Disaster Management matters, email SESLHD-DisasterManagementUnit@health.nsw.gov.au