Our work

We deliver programs to reduce the impact of disasters and increase the resilience of all Australians. We also work closely with communities recovering from disasters, while investing in initiatives that will protect against future disasters.

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Key programs

Our programs support emergency management and risk reduction. Find out more about these response, relief, recovery, and resilience programs.

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Emergency response

We manage Australia’s disaster and emergency management efforts by providing informed oversight and guidance.

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Disaster recovery

Responding to a disaster can put significant financial pressure on a state or territory government. To help, the Government provides funding to assist with relief and recovery costs.

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Resilience

We recognise that communities are often much better equipped to build back better when we have taken actions together to mitigate hazards, strengthen response and recovery capacity and inform decision-making, prior to a disaster.

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News

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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