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.

Disability Inclusive Emergency Management

1 in 6 Australians live with a disability. During disasters, people with disability face a higher risk of death, injury and neglect.

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Hazards Insurance Partnership

We're working to to fix key problems about hazard risk and insurance in Australia.

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National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program

Contributing to a more disaster resilient and prepared Australia.

People wearing high-visibility protective vests and hard hats stand together outside a large warehouse.

Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program

Supporting flood-affected communities in the Northern Rivers.

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Protecting our communities

We’re working with communities to improve resilience and disaster readiness.

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Strata Resilience Program

Supporting bodies corporate in Central and North Queensland to improve the resilience of their strata properties against cyclones.

Preparedness NSW Bushfire Case study

Water tanks helping bushfire preparedness in Bombala

Rodwell Logging received $1.25 million from Protecting Our Communities (Disaster Resilience) Program.

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