Recently, Australia sent several emergency management experts from Australia to California to exchange lessons following the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The 9-day visit focused on: sharing ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

In preparation for ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's impact, Queensland and New South Wales made an urgent request for help. We activated the National Emergency Management Stockpile without delay.

Financial help including the Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) are available to support Australians after disasters. Find out more about whether you’re eligible ...

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 ...

National Preparedness Summit Each year we run a National Preparedness Summit. The Summit brings together response and recovery leaders, and crisis management experts. Participants explore national ...