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NEMA continues a 50 year legacy
This year marks 50 years since the Australian Government established a national emergency management organisation.
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An image of four women holding a copy of the Community Protection for Infants and Young Children in Bushfire Emergencies Project
  • News
Community protection for infants and young children in bushfire emergencies
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 who are dependent on others for care.
An image of Bec and Craig, NEMA employees and volunteers.
  • News
National Volunteer Week – connecting communities
National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. This year’s theme is ‘Connecting Communities’.
A group of people celebrating the community Emergency Evacuation Centre located at Club Old Bar.
  • News
  • NSW
Emergency Evacuation Centre (Old Bar Beach Bowling Club Limited)
Old Bar is a quiet coastal town surrounded by National Park, on the Mid Coast of New South Wales. It is home to the community Emergency Evacuation Centre located at Club Old Bar.
A photo of members of the Yarra Ranges Disability Advisory Committee gathered together outside an accessible toilet.
  • News
  • VIC
  • Resilience and risk reduction
Accessible disaster evacuation facilities open in Kilsyth
The Changing Places facility at Kilsyth Sports Centre has introduced amenities for people with a disability being evacuated during disasters.
Swift Response: National Emergency Management Stockpile activated to support communities facing ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
  • NSW
  • QLD
  • Tropical cyclone
  • Preparedness
  • Early recovery
Swift Response: National Emergency Management Stockpile activated to support communities facing ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
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.
A photo of a wetland in Bunyip, Victoria
  • News
  • Bushfire
Integrating Indigenous land management in Cardinia Shire
A key initiative of the Committee is the Building Indigenous Land and Fire Management project. The project explores how cultural burning methods could reduce the risk of bushfire in Cardinia Shire.
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  • Transcript
  • Flood
  • QLD
Transcript: Press conference on North Queensland floods
Brendan Moon, Catherine Christensen and Joe Buffone discuss the recent North Queensland floods.
An image of ruined buildings after the Vanuatu earthquake
  • News
  • Earthquake
The first 48 hours: Supporting Vanuatu following disaster
A week before Christmas in 2024, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila. Less than 24 hours later, a second 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit. 
Fabrik Arts and Heritage
  • Reconstruction
  • Bushfire
  • SA
  • Case study
A role in recovery for the arts
In 2019 a section of the old Onkaparinga Woollen Mill was reopened as Fabrik. Fabrik was operating for just 11 months before the Cudlee Creek fires surrounded the town of Lobethal.
Enhancing long term preparedness for Hobart
  • Preparedness
  • Bushfire
  • TAS
  • Case study
Enhancing long term preparedness for Hobart
Tasmania is known for its pristine landscapes and growing urban population. It also faces increasing threats due to the frequency and intensity of disasters.
Rebuilding communities with the youth of Victoria 
  • Resilience and risk reduction
  • Bushfire
  • VIC
  • Case study
Rebuilding communities with the youth of Victoria 
Working side by side, Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) and events company, Future Proof are supporting young people across bushfire-impacted areas of North and North-East Victoria.
Tarcutta Memorial Hall video still
  • Resilience and risk reduction
  • NSW
  • Case study
Breathing new life into Tarcutta history
The Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program has helped keep the Tarcutta community connected.
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Media releases issued by the Minister for Emergency Management, the Honourable Kristy McBain, can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website.

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