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 – ...

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 ...

The Emergency Response Fund (ERF) helps Australia deal with major natural hazards. Between 2019 and 2023, the Emergency Response Fund Act 2019, enabled the Australian Government to invest up to $50 ...

Parts of the country are set to see an increased bushfire risk this spring. Today, the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) released the Seasonal Bushfire Spring Outlook.

In October, we’re launching a new national emergency warning system, AusAlert. AusAlert will help inform Australians about local and national disasters. It will allow authorities to reach people fast ...

As climate risks increase, many Australian households are facing growing pressure from rising insurance premiums. That is why we are investing in practical tools that help households understand their ...

AusAlert is Australia’s new national warning system. It uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices during local and national disasters. AusAlert is a fast and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the 2025–26 Higher-Risk Weather Season (HRWS) comes to an end, we are reflecting on months marked by intense storms, flooding, bushfires and extreme heat. These events tested communities’ ...