The Australian Government’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has successfully concluded its second National Preparedness Summit ahead of the upcoming Higher-Risk Weather Season (HRWS). The ...

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 ...

MATT DORAN: As spring stretches across the country following a long and cold winter in many parts, attention is already turning to the threat of emergencies such as bushfires over summer. Joe Buffone ...

The second National Higher Risk Weather Season (HRWS) Preparedness Summit took place over 18-19 September 2024. The event brought together more than 240 leaders from all levels of government and the ...

Responding to a natural hazard can put significant financial pressure on a state or territory government. In recognition of this, the Australian Government provides funding under the joint Australian ...

supplement disaster resources, resilience and capability coordinate community support surge disaster support nationally if needed.

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The National Emergency Management Agency acknowledges the Traditional Custodians throughout Australia and acknowledge their connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, ...

We’re working with communities to improve resilience and disaster readiness. We're doing this through the Protecting Our Communities (Disaster Resilience) Program (POC). In 2022, the Australian ...

Disasters are happening more often. They're also becoming more intense. This means we need to ensure that our recovery funding is up to the task of supporting affected communities.

This funding aims to add over 5000 new volunteers to the organisation. It will cover the costs to uplift recruitment, deployment, equipment, and training. The skills and capacity of the nation's ...