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Building Resilience: Managing the impact of the...
19
May
Date
19 May (Tuesday)
Time
Tue, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue
Harry's Place, 1 Willeroo St
Tiwi NT, Australia
📝 Useful Information
Building resilience in Tiwi, NT currently focuses on recovering from the severe impact of Tropical Cyclone Fina (November 2025) while preparing for active threats like Tropical Cyclone Narelle (March 2026) and ongoing Major Flood Warnings.
Community members and workers can access specific resilience-building programs and workshops:
Would you like more details on enrolling in the Jesuit Social Services training or information on claiming disaster recovery payments?
Recent and Current Impacts
Resilience & Training Opportunities
Support Services
•Tropical Cyclone Fina (Nov 2025): This category-three storm caused extensive damage to housing, school grounds (specifically Tiwi College), and community infrastructure. It resulted in widespread power outages and restricted access to remote homelands due to fallen trees and debris.
•Tropical Cyclone Narelle (Mar 2026): Currently bringing intense rainfall and destructive winds across the Top End, including the Tiwi Islands.
•Major Flooding: As of March 22, 2026, many catchments are saturated, leading to a Major Flood Watch for the Tiwi Islands. Localised rainfall totals of 100–200mm are expected, which may further isolate communities.
•Jesuit Social Services Training: The "Building Resilience: Managing the Impact of the Work" workshop is designed for those in demanding roles to prevent burnout and develop coping strategies.
•Tiwi In-Person: Hosted at Harry’s Place (1 Willeroo St, Tiwi).
•Online Option: Available in June 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
•Microsoft Teams
•Red Cross Community Education: Practical sessions focus on disaster preparedness and "Tiwi Cultural Wellbeing," promoting compassion and self-respect within the community.
•Indigenous Connection Pilot Project: A recent initiative has explored integrating cultural capital into local emergency management, helping to bridge gaps in disaster readiness through local knowledge.
•Financial Assistance: Services Australia is providing Disaster Recovery Payments for those affected by the February–March 2026 flooding, with additional support opening on 24 March 2026.
•Emergency Child Care: A Child Care Subsidy (CCS) period of emergency has been applied to several regions to assist families during the floods.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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