In July 2021, the Australian Government announced the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program. It helps support communities in eligible Local Government Areas (LGAs) affected by the Black Summer ...

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 ...

Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Program Under the 2025-26 Federal Budget, the Australian Government committed $17.7 million in 2025-26 to establish the Bushfire Community Recovery and ...

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 ...

Using Australia’s National Large Air Tanker to respond to bushfire This aircraft is the National LAT funded by the Australian Government. This Boeing 737 Fireliner is now one of 6 LATs that are ...

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 ...

National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) The NAFC aims to: provides a cooperative national arrangement for aerial firefighting resources for combating bushfires across Australia. supports ...

We are delivering an enhanced national aerial emergency response capability, with funding of approximately $100 million over the next two financial years from 2024-25. The addition of three new ...

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 ...

Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is a one off, non-means tested lump sum. It offers a payment of $1,000 for eligible adults ...

The National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program (NFMIP) was established under the Emergency Response Fund and will deliver $100 million across 2020-21 and 2021-22 to state and territory ...

Behind Australia’s crisis response management The National Situation Room (NSR) is a secure and critical coordination facility directly connected to State and Territory emergency centres, providing 24 ...