We reflect on insights and partnerships from the 2025 EMPA conference, exploring the future of crisis communication in Australia.

Australian government emergency response roles The Australian Government doesn't seek to duplicate the efforts of states and territories. However, the Australian Government has capabilities that can ...

Australia can experience severe weather at any time during the year, however, between October and April we are most at risk of bushfires, heatwaves, flooding and tropical cyclones. We call this period ...

Following the 2024-25 Higher Risk Weather Season, government and non-government organisations as well as industry representatives have gathered in Canberra to ‘war game’ what would happen in the most ...

Last week, leaders and experts in emergency management attended AFAC. It is Australasia's largest, most comprehensive conference and exhibition on emergency management. This year focused on embracing ...

The re-opening of the Old Bega Hospital is one out of the 524 community projects funded under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program. After severe fire damage, the hospital is now being ...

Tropical Cyclone Jasper struck the eastern coast of Cape York Peninsula in early December 2023. The wettest tropical cyclone in Australian history, Jasper dumped over 2,250 mm of rain with wind gusts ...

The National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program (NFMIP) was established under the Emergency Response Fund and will deliver $100 million across 2020-21 and 2021-22 to state and territory ...

Wander through the leafy streets of Picton and take in the stunning heritage buildings set against a background of scenic landscapes. Picton attracts nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone ...

National Preparedness Summit Each year we run a National Preparedness Summit. The Summit brings together response and recovery leaders, and crisis management experts. Participants explore national ...

Natural hazards have impacted Queensland communities in all corners of the state in 2021-22 and now they have the opportunity to build damaged infrastructure back better, helping communities maintain ...

Purpose This measure builds Australia’s national capability to respond to disasters and responds to a key recommendation from the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements, also ...