The re-opening of the Old Bega Hospital is one out of the 524 community projects funded under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program. After severe fire damage, the hospital is now being ...

The Australian Disaster Resilience Index (ADRI), a groundbreaking tool developed in partnership between Natural Hazards Research Australia, the University of New England and the National Emergency ...

Wander through the leafy streets of Picton and take in the stunning heritage buildings set against a background of scenic landscapes. Picton attracts nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone ...

After Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Disaster Relief Australia's (DRA) Operation Trew demonstrated the strength and commitment of its volunteers. These dedicated individuals worked hard, helping ...

Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a commitment to work with First Nations peoples and communities to advance reconciliation.

Disaster ready funding for First Nations communities The Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) is providing up to one billion dollars to build disaster resilience. The DRF funds projects that protect communities ...

Key moments from Exercise Convergence 2025 Exercise Convergence allowed participants to learn about preparedness, response, and recovery. We tested national crisis coordination mechanisms and explored ...

Following the 2024-25 Higher Risk Weather Season, government and non-government organisations as well as industry representatives have gathered in Canberra to ‘war game’ what would happen in the most ...

The 2019-20 Black Summer Bushfires had devastating effects on many families in Australia. These disasters show how vulnerable persons can often be overlooked. In particular, infants and young children ...

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. This year’s theme is ‘Connecting Communities’. Established in 1989, National Volunteer Week recognises the big impact ...

If you're lucky enough to visit the beautiful landscapes of the Dandenong Ranges, we recommend that you also stop at Kilsyth. With a population of around 12,000, Kilsyth isn't just home to the Cougars ...

Crisis exercising is using simulated scenarios that are designed to replicate real-life crisis situations. They’re done to help people and organisations prepare and respond to these emergency ...