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Navigating life after a disaster looks different for everyone and there is no single journey to recovery.

Recovery begins while emergency response workers and operations are still occurring.

We know people navigating life after natural disasters and hardship in Australia want to hear authentic stories of recovery and resilience.

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Mount Larcom disaster showground volunteers

Mount Larcom's disaster recovery centre ready for emergencies

13 September, 2023

As the higher-risk weather season approaches, communities across Queensland are taking proactive steps to enhance their preparedness and strengthen their community recovery infrastructure.

R U Ok Day "I'm here to hear" yellow web banner.

How to ask R U OK? when disaster strikes

12 September, 2023

In times of emergency, there are many problems that need attention. On top of daily life stresses, during disasters people often have to deal with huge issues like finances, personal safety and temporary housing.

A leafy suburban road flooded with brown water, the top of a 50km/ph speed limit sign is visible.

Have your say on how Australia can better respond to disasters

10 August, 2023

The Australian Government is seeking public feedback on how it can best assist communities during future national crises and disasters.

Grass and tree in the middle in flames caused by a bushfire.

Bushfire preparation key as flooding fuels fire

3 August, 2023

Severe flooding across much of Australia in 2022 and 2023 has generated higher fuel loads and increased the risk of grassfires and bushfires across parts of the country, and we need to be prepared.

Rockhampton readies for increased bushfire threat

20 July, 2023

Years of wet conditions have contributed to a significant grass fuel load, heightening the risk of an intense fire season.

A man stands in the tray of a ute fitted with fire management equipment as he speaks to team members on the ground in protective equipment.

Caring for Country with cultural burning

6 July, 2023

With the help of First Nations Bushfire Officer Michael Willmot, Gladstone Regional Council is using cultural fire management practices as part of their bushfire mitigation strategy.

Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding - Public Submissions now closed

4 July, 2023

Have your say on how the future of disaster funding is administered. The Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding is calling for Public Submissions until 4 August 2023 at 10pm AEST.

Emergency planning session - people sitting in a room and discussing

Emergency planning for pets and livestock

26 June, 2023

Learning how to protect the furry, feathered or woolly animals in our lives in times of emergency, whether they are valuable livestock or a much loved pet, was a key focus of the recent Emergency Planning for Pets and Livestock workshop held in Taree.

Pearl Beach - active bushfire protection system

14 June, 2023

In the wake of the Black Summer Bushfires, the town of Pearl Beach has increased its resilience to future disasters by implementing an active bushfire protection system for its Community Support Centre.

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