Australian Government: Attorney-General's Department
Australian Government: Attorney-General's Department

Australian Emergency Management Institute

The Australian Emergency Management Institute (AEMI) is a centre of excellence for knowledge and skills development in the national emergency management sector. As part of the Attorney-General’s Department, AEMI provides a range of education, training, professional development, information, research and community awareness services to the nation and our region.

AEMI is located at Mount Macedon in Victoria and was opened in 1956 as the Australian Civil Defence School. Since then, AEMI has had a significant role in building the capacity and professionalism of the emergency management sector in Australia.

The Institute continues to focus on improving knowledge and development in the emergency management sector. It supports broader national security capability development efforts to build community resilience to disaster.

Courses offered at AEMI include nationally accredited training courses and professional development programs. AEMI also hosts a range of workshops based on the national research and innovation agenda agreed by the National Emergency Management Committee.

Upcoming courses

Manage Recovery Functions and Services
7-9 September 2010

Coordinate Resources Within a Multi-agency Emergency Response
13-16 September 2010

Beyond Command and Control – New Leadership for New Crises
22-24 September 2010

Undertake Emergency Planning
5-7 October 2010

Business Continuity Management and Organisational Resilience Master Class
11-15 October 2010

Fees

There is no fee for course tuition for local, State and Territory and Commonwealth Government employees; emergency management volunteers; and authorised personnel from non-profit organisations.

Tuition fees apply to all other applicants.

Bus travel is arranged by AEMI between the Institute and Melbourne Airport.

In the case of emergency management volunteers only, the Institute will provide airfares and make travel arrangements.

For more information please email aemi@ag.gov.au or telephone 03 5421 5100.