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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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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.
  • 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
  • Earthquake
  • News
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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  • Transcript
  • News
Transcript: Stephanie Ferrier interview with NEMA's Joe Buffone
Stephanie Ferrier interview with NEMA's Joe Buffone discussing heatwave conditions in South Australia and Victoria, and safety tips for travellers during extreme weather conditions.
A photo of Sue, Charlotte, Dr Margaret Moreton and Michelle
  • Resilience and risk reduction
  • News
The Disability Inclusive Emergency Management Toolkit
The Disability Inclusive Emergency Management (DIEM) Toolkit was created in response to the increased risk that people with disability face in emergencies.
Two historical cars drive down a recently repaved road with large wall to the right.
  • Reconstruction
  • Landslide
  • NSW
  • Case study
Connecting Northern NSW with improved Naughtons Gap Road
Locals came out to celebrate the re-opening of Naughtons Gap Road on Friday 6 December.
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  • Media release
  • News
New life for Dunghutti Elder's council building
The first project jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments’ Aboriginal-owned Assets Program has been completed, with repairs to the Dunghutti Elders Council at Kempsey restoring it to a place of community pride.
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