This guide discusses improving the wind resilience of Queensland homes. The guide focuses on homes in cyclone-prone areas. It contains information about tropical cyclones and the damage they can cause ...

In July 2021, the Australian Government announced the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery (BSBR) Grants Program. The program was part of the $2.2 billion National Bushfire Recovery Fund. Grants were ...

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 Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) is the Australian Government’s flagship initiative for disaster resilience and risk reduction. The Australian Government is providing up to one billion dollars through ...

The Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) is a way through which the Australian Government provides funding to states and territories to share the financial burden of responding to a disaster.

The National Emergency Management Ministers’ Meeting commissioned the Independent Review of National Natural Disaster Governance Arrangements (also known as the Glasser Review). The review was led by ...

The Australian Government has committed $38.1 million over 4 years for veteran-led Disaster Relief Australia. The funding started in 2022-23. It will give more support to states and territories when ...

Last week, leaders and experts in emergency management attended AFAC. It is Australasia's largest, most comprehensive conference and exhibition on emergency management. This year focused on embracing ...

1 in 6 Australians live with a disability. During disasters, people with disability face a higher risk of death, injury and neglect. 1 To address these concerns, we engaged the University of Sydney ...

Today’s official opening of the upgraded National Situation Room (NSR) represents an important boost to Australia’s capability in crisis response and management. The upgrade allows for the rapid ...

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 ...

The North Queensland Recovery and Resilience Package (NQRRP) helps local communities recover from, and prepare for, future floods. It supports those affected by the 2019 Monsoon Trough and the 2023 ...