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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

Four people undertaking cultural burning in an Australian forest.

Helping First Nations communities strengthen their disaster resilience

24 January, 2024
First Nations communities and organisations, interested in improving community resilience, should explore possibilities through the Disaster Ready Fund.
Two people are discussing in front of an incident map on a large screen at the Livingstone’s Shire Coordination Centre

Strengthening Livingstone Shire Disaster Recovery and Resilience

22 December, 2023

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

A large red and white plane sitting on the tarmac with stairs leading to its open entryway.

Australia’s National Large Air Tanker ready for bushfire season

21 December, 2023
A Boeing 737 National Large Air Tanker (LAT) now forms part of Australia’s aerial firefighting fleet, ready to support with emergencies across the country.
Fitzroy River Bridge

Re-connecting the Kimberley region with the re-opening of the Fitzroy River Bridge

19 December, 2023
The new Fitzroy River Bridge has been re-opened less than a year after it was destroyed in the devastating floods in the Kimberley region.
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HealthWISE supporting communities to Recover, Adapt, Connect

14 December, 2023
HealthWISE is providing access to mental and allied health services through their Recover, Adapt, Connect program funded through the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grants program.
Three people stand behind a Norco branded table featuring ice cream and flavoured milk products.

Norco back in the ice cream business with enhanced flood resilience

4 December, 2023
After facing the devastating impact of the 2022 Northern Rivers floods, the Norco ice cream factory has reopened, stronger and more resilient to future floods.
Woman in wheelchair collaborating in an office with another person.

Supporting Australians with disability through disasters

1 December, 2023
Dealing with disasters can be a difficult time for all those affected. The complexities added for the 1 in 6 Australians living with disability can be profound. As part of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 (the Strategy), the Emergency Management – Targeted Action Plan outlines priority actions for the disaster management sector.
Two people standing outside the entry to Rockhampton Zoo, Queensland

Making Rockhampton Zoo disaster ready

1 December, 2023
Through a $512,000 grant from the Australian Government's Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, the Rockhampton Zoo has been able to implement essential safety measures to protect its animals and staff.
Two people sit at a table together using the Bushfire Resilience Rating app on a phone.

Protecting Australian homes with free Bushfire Resilience Rating app

2 November, 2023

With warmer and drier conditions driving increased bushfire risk this summer, Australians can address their risk using the new national Bushfire Resilience Rating app.

 

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