Recovery Outcomes Framework

The Recovery Outcomes Framework describes the desired outcomes for disaster-affected communities and individuals across each of the 5 lines of recovery (recovery outcomes) and the recovery system that exists to support them (system outcomes).

The Recovery Outcomes Framework defines our aspirations and what success looks like in supporting impacted communities. It helps to understand what is important now and in the long-term, guides investment decisions and informs interventions and whether they need to be re-calibrated.

The framework

Line of Recovery	Long-term/ Whole of Victorian Government Outcomes	Recovery Outcomes
People & Wellbeing	People are healthy and well People are safe and secure Communities are cohesive and people connected	People are managing their physical and mental health People have timely access to a safe, stable, and secure home Communities recover and build resilience together
Aboriginal Culture & Healing	Aboriginal land, water and cultural rights are realised Systems and structures support self-determination Aboriginal Victorians enjoy social and emotional wellbeing	Aboriginal people’s unique experiences of trauma are addressed, and healing supported Recovery and resilience of the whole community are strengthened through Aboriginal culture, knowledge, traditions, and connection to country Aboriginal communities have increased capability to lead recovery and build resilience
Biodiversity & Environment	Natural environments are healthy, resilient and biodiverse Natural environments have high levels of amenity Natural Environments are productive and accessible	The natural habitat and processes that support threatened and iconic species and ecological communities are restored and protected The community benefits of parks, forests, and catchments are restored Capability to support environmental recovery and resilience is strengthened
Business & Economy	Businesses, industries and sectors thrive People participate in and contribute to the economy Communities shape their economy	Industries and businesses recover and leverage economic strengths and opportunities People participate in established and new employment opportunities Local economies have increased capacity to respond and adapt to any future disaster
Buildings & Infrastructure	Utilities and transport are effective and appropriate Public infrastructure is quality and relevant The built environment is safe and quality	Utilities and transport routes are restored and strengthened Public infrastructure is resilient and supports recovery Residential, commercial, and agricultural property is rebuilt and improved

System outcomes:

People get the recovery supports they need in a timely, safe, and readily accessible way.
Communities are actively involved in decisions affecting their recovery.
Aboriginal people are the authorisers and central to decision making for their recovery.
Recovery delivery is efficient, coordinated, and evidence informed.
Recovery responses strengthen community capability to manage their own recovery and resilience to future disasters.
The recovery workforce has the capabilities and support needed to respond to community needs.