Ross Bailie

March 9, 2025

Ex‑Cyclone Alfred has left flooding in its wake. Here’s how floods affect our health

Jodie Bailie, University of Sydney; Jo Longman, University of Sydney; Rebecca McNaught, University of Sydney, and Ross Bailie, University of Sydney

The immediate risks are from drowning, falls, injuries and infections from contaminated floodwater. Here’s what to look out for.

March 15, 2022

Homeless and looking for help – why people with disability and their carers fare worse after floods

Jodie Bailie, University of Sydney; Jo Longman, University of Sydney; Michelle Villeneuve, University of Sydney, and Ross Bailie, University of Sydney

The flood will exacerbate the housing crisis for people with disability and their carers. Here’s why – and six steps governments could take now.

April 15, 2021

Floods can worsen inequality. Here are 4 ways we can ensure people with disabilities aren’t left behind

Jodie Bailie, University of Sydney; Jo Longman, University of Sydney; Michelle Villeneuve, University of Sydney; Ross Bailie, University of Sydney, and Veronica Matthews, University of Sydney

We surveyed people with disability and carers after a major flood in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales area. Some of the stories were shocking.