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G Sutton, NZDF response to Christchurch eq feb 2011

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The document summarizes the New Zealand Defense Force's (NZDF) response to the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. It discusses (1) the NZDF's involvement in relief efforts through Operation Awhina, with 1800 personnel deployed across the navy, army, and air force; (2) the psychological response which aimed to reduce stress through education and identifying at-risk personnel; and (3) lessons learned, including the need for responsive capability and supervision for personnel providing support.

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NZDF Response to Christchurch EQ Feb 2011 Capt Geoff Sutton, NZ Army Lt Marty Fourie, RNZ Navy
Overview The NZDF Resiliency Framework NZDF Involvement Psych Response to Chch EQ 2 Reactions of Our People Numbers Lessons Learnt
Training Internal Policy Culture Coping Research Outcomes Psych Response Combat Ready Team Mentally Hardy Individual How NZDF builds resilience Stressful Event
NZDF Involvement Op Awhina activated 3 ships; 1800 personnel involved Navy, Army, AF e.g. Cordon, body recovery (USAR), DVI, demolition, engineers, environmental health, catering, labour tasks etc NZDF Psychologists
Psych Response Aim reduce adverse effects of potential stressful events through education, normalising reactions, and identifying high risk personnel. What did we do? Initial surge of 3 psychs (2 local + Linton psych) to Burnham; rotation policy Personal perceptions Initial actions: identify need (e.g. high risk), created resources, implemented plan (incl screening), data management requirements.
Reactions of our people Lyttleton Cordon story: frustrations- engineers, boredom, fatigue (e.g. on cordon for 2 months) The birthday Positive stuff- ability to get involved, satisfaction and rewarded, felt good about helping (e.g. engineers)
Figures 1800 personnel involved ~500 pers briefed 56 identified as high risk CISM Screened 11 required further support 6 Clinical referrals
Lessons Learnt Responsive capability Development of own resources Opportunity for learning and growth Supervision/ care for the carer? Cultural considerations

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G Sutton, NZDF response to Christchurch eq feb 2011

  • 1. NZDF Response to Christchurch EQ Feb 2011 Capt Geoff Sutton, NZ Army Lt Marty Fourie, RNZ Navy
  • 2. Overview The NZDF Resiliency Framework NZDF Involvement Psych Response to Chch EQ 2 Reactions of Our People Numbers Lessons Learnt
  • 3. Training Internal Policy Culture Coping Research Outcomes Psych Response Combat Ready Team Mentally Hardy Individual How NZDF builds resilience Stressful Event
  • 4. NZDF Involvement Op Awhina activated 3 ships; 1800 personnel involved Navy, Army, AF e.g. Cordon, body recovery (USAR), DVI, demolition, engineers, environmental health, catering, labour tasks etc NZDF Psychologists
  • 5. Psych Response Aim reduce adverse effects of potential stressful events through education, normalising reactions, and identifying high risk personnel. What did we do? Initial surge of 3 psychs (2 local + Linton psych) to Burnham; rotation policy Personal perceptions Initial actions: identify need (e.g. high risk), created resources, implemented plan (incl screening), data management requirements.
  • 6. Reactions of our people Lyttleton Cordon story: frustrations- engineers, boredom, fatigue (e.g. on cordon for 2 months) The birthday Positive stuff- ability to get involved, satisfaction and rewarded, felt good about helping (e.g. engineers)
  • 7. Figures 1800 personnel involved ~500 pers briefed 56 identified as high risk CISM Screened 11 required further support 6 Clinical referrals
  • 8. Lessons Learnt Responsive capability Development of own resources Opportunity for learning and growth Supervision/ care for the carer? Cultural considerations