Emergency Management Australia supports Australia’s responses to emergencies, disasters and security incidents. We work with local communities in times of crisis to provide financial assistance to individuals and the states and territories. These funds are to provide support and help Read more…

Neighbourhood Safer Places are a place of last resort during a bush fire emergency. They are to be used when all other options in your bush fire survival plan can’t be put into action safely. Read more…

It’s important you take the time now to get ready for bush fires. It can take as little as five minutes to make your plan. Discuss it with your family so you know what you will do in the event Read more…

Emergencies can strike at anytime, anywhere and without warning. The good news is, it’s easy to protect yourself, the people you love and the things you value most. Read more…

We are a movement of people, we help Australians act for humanity. Each in our own way, and together with communities and partners, we give each action a far greater impact.When disasters strike, we’re on the ground and on the Read more…

Did you know? At present, the total economic costs of natural disasters in Australia are estimated to average around $6.3 billion per year (Source: Insurance Council of Australia, 2013) Read more…

Australia’s official weather app. Live, local and from the trusted source. Download BOM Weather for access to localised hourly and 7 day forecasts, radar and warnings – wherever you are – from Australia’s official weather source, the Bureau of Meteorology. Read more…

These resources have been designed to assist people with supporting their community in emergencies. Read more…

Resources to help teach pre-school to year 12 about emergency preparedness and recovery. Read more…

The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia’s national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Through regular forecasts, Read more…