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 ...

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 ...

2024-25 Higher risk weather season For the first time, we are sharing some of this information with the public. This video includes: the Bureau of Meteorology’s Seasonal Outlook, information about ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Following the priorities set in Australia's Disability Strategy Dealing with disasters can be a difficult time for all those affected. The complexities added for the 1 in 6 Australians living with ...

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 ...