This subprogram will research community perceptions and the
acceptance of risk associated with contaminated sites, the means
for improving community understanding of such risks, and the extent
of psychological and social impacts associated with contaminated
sites. The aim is to develop a protocol for risk
communication for use in communities affected by site contamination
and to have this adopted by regulators.
Projects
The following projects are currently being undertaken:
- Australian community perspectives on contamination and
clean-up
- Building consensus about contamination
- Value-based decision making for site clean-up
