Through NEMA’s Disaster Risk Reduction Package, Get Ready Queensland has developed a range of resources to help culturally and linguistically diverse communities prepare for and build resilience to ...

In 1989, the United Nations decided to observe an International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The original plan was for this day to be observed for just for ten years, however now we celebrate on ...

Other government support In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Seroja Australian Government disaster recovery support for individuals, primary producers and small businesses has supported residents in the ...

The Disability Inclusive Emergency Management (DIEM) Toolkit was created in response to the increased risk that people with disability face in emergencies. The Toolkit brings together research, best ...

As we head into Autumn 2026, the higher risk weather season (HRWS) is still active. The latest Seasonal Bushfire Outlook, released by the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council ...

Parts of the country are set to see an increased bushfire risk this spring. Today, the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) released the Seasonal Bushfire Spring Outlook.

As floods become more frequent, longer lasting and more severe, communities across Australia are searching for smarter, more sustainable ways to manage risk and build resilience. A team of researchers ...

It’s important to be prepared for a crisis and know what to do when one happens. There are roles for everyone to play before, during and after a crisis. Our states and territories are the first ...

Later this year, we’re launching a new national emergency warning system, AusAlert. The AusAlert system will help inform Australians about local and national disasters. The system will allow ...

In the early months of 2022, eastern Australia endured three intense weather systems that led to record rains and flooding. By the end of the first week in March, Southern Queensland and parts of New ...