Michael Morris, a 2012 Churchill Fellow, who researched support for survivors of non-fatal drowning and associated morbidity He is committed to improving the people and systems he interacts with focused on public safety and welfare outcomes.
He is a highly motivated executive with demonstrated success in:
• Leadership in high impact roles across a diverse range of disciplines in emergency management, community services and healthcare advocacy
• Development and delivery of strategic programs that have enhanced organisational capability and resilience focused on public safety and community-centric outcomes
• Building team capability and leadership succession through coaching, mentoring and the inclusion and support for diversity in team membership.
• Building collegiate relationships, across organisations and with external national and international stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives
• Applying risk based and systematic disciplines to address challenges and opportunities to improve the efficiency, capability and assurance of organisations.
A nationally certified Emergency Management Incident Controller and experienced Director whose practical experience is supported by post graduate degrees in Business Administration, Executive Leadership and Community Services.
Michael currently holds the Community Safety and Research portfolio for Fire and Rescue NSW.
Michael's work has been recognised by a number of awards including
- 2008 and 2011 NSW Water Safety Awards
- National Medal for Service and clasp
- Fire and Rescue NSW's Long Service and Good Conduct medal and clasp
- Local Business Awards - Outstanding Specialised Business
- Penrith City Council Australia Day - Local Appreciate award
- International Association of Public Participation Core Values award
- National Volunteer Award
- Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Volunteer of the year
Project
To strengthen support for near drowning survivors and develop an understanding of the morbidity issues associated with near drowning
Michael Morris
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