In 1989, the United Nations decided to observe an International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The original plan was for this day to be observed for just for ten years, however now we celebrate on ...

When major disasters strike overseas, international cooperation can play a critical role in supporting communities and emergency services under pressure. France faced severe wildfires in August 2026 – ...

When major flooding hits, primary producers can face the devastating losses of livestock, critical farm infrastructure and income. Following the 2019 and 2023 monsoon and flooding events that caused ...

After 25 years supporting disaster and humanitarian responses worldwide, Matthew Everitt is using his experience to help strengthen Australia’s preparedness for future emergencies. As a Technical ...

When disasters happen, communities need support quickly. The National Emergency Management Stockpile (NEMS) capability is one of the ways the Australian Government helps make sure essential goods and ...

With the Higher Risk Weather Season approaching, it’s important to make sure all communities can prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. To support this, Get Ready Queensland has developed ...

Australia cannot predict exactly when or where the next emergency or disaster will happen. But we can prepare for it together. That was the focus of this year’s annual National Preparedness Summit, ...