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Every person and community has a unique story to tell

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 disasters and hardship in Australia want to hear authentic stories of recovery and resilience.

To share your story get in touch by emailing digital@nema.gov.au.

Latest stories

19 March, 2024

Celebrating Neurodiversity in Emergency Management

8 March, 2024

The severe weather and floods in February and June 2022 have caused significant damage to Aboriginal-owned social and cultural assets in communities across New South Wales.

6 March, 2024

The impact of bushfires can be devastating for families and individuals, particularly when it comes to damage or loss of their homes.

5 March, 2024

International Women's Day (IWD) is dedicated to recognising the achievements and contributions of women worldwide.

4 March, 2024

Tropical Cyclone Jasper struck the eastern coast of Cape York Peninsula in early December 2023. The wettest tropical cyclone in Australian history, Jasper dumped over 2,250 mm of rain with wind gusts peaking at 270 km/h.

29 February, 2024

Tourists, community members and local businesses have much to celebrate with the opening of new Narooma mountain bike trails. Communities in this region were severely impacted by the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20, and recovery is still ongoing.

19 February, 2024

The needs of communities when preparing for and recovering from disasters can be many and varying. HealthWISE have been assisting South-East Queensland communities and supporting Scenic Rim disaster preparedness.

 

24 January, 2024
First Nations communities and organisations, interested in improving community resilience, should explore possibilities through the Disaster Ready Fund.
22 December, 2023

Throughout Australia, communities continue to prepare and improve their disaster resilience, all while recovering from past emergencies.