The Australian Government is engaging with the states and territories on new disaster recovery funding arrangements that are simpler and fairer for all Australians. The new Disaster Recovery Framework ...

Community-wide infrastructure can help reduce flood hazard for parts of the community. Government at all levels may have the opportunity to construct and install relevant infrastructure to help ...

Before AusAlert is ready to use in October 2026, it will be tested across Australia. We need to test the system to make sure it works for all types of emergencies. In June, AusAlert will be tested in ...

Create and maintain a bushfire survival plan, so you and your family know how to respond when threatened by a bushfire. How well you plan to behave in a bushfire is even more important than how well ...

Create an action plan for a tropical cyclone warning is issued so you can prepare your property to minimise potential damage. It's important to create and maintain a cyclone survival plan, so you and ...

First Nations peoples have lived on and cared for Country across Australia for tens of thousands of years. This long connection has built deep knowledge of land, water, fire, weather and community.

Each year, National Reconciliation Week provides a focus for Australians to reflect on our shared histories, cultures and achievements. It’s also an opportunity to consider the role each of us plays ...

This is the Queensland Floods Science, Engineering and Technology Panel report. It explains what floods are, their causes, and how to prepare for them. This report includes a full report, a fact sheet ...

Earlier this month, NEMA representatives attended the 2026 National Indigenous Disaster Resilience (NIDR) Gathering. The Gathering offered a valuable platform to listen, collaborate, and engage in ...

Australian Government agencies conducting advertising and information campaigns must comply with all relevant policies and processes issued and amended from time to time by the Minister for Finance, ...

Later this year, we’re launching a new national emergency warning system, AusAlert. The AusAlert system will help inform Australians about local and national disasters. The system will allow ...

Your home can be vulnerable to damage from wind and rain. Find resources to help protect your home from cyclones. Help protect your home from cyclones and use resilient construction materials. These ...