Assessing the impact of vulnerability on perceptions of social cohesion in the context of community resilience to disaster in the Blue Mountains

ConclusionsRemedial action to build community cohesiveness and network communications can be expected to have a positive impact on social cohesiveness. In developing strategies to build community cohesiveness and network communication, particular care needs to be taken to ensure the inclusion of those members of society who are regarded as the most vulnerable.

Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - October 1, 2017 Category: Rural Health Authors: Sarah Redshaw, Valerie Ingham, Marion McCutcheon, John Hicks, Oliver Burmeister Tags: Original Research Source Type: research