Disaster recovery is rewarding work. Be it flood, bushfire, cyclone or pandemic, Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) is here to help. With our army of dedicated volunteers, we respond to disasters and deliver support to those in need.
Learn moreDRA brings hope to communities devastated by disaster. We unite the skills and experience of military veterans, emergency responders and motivated civilians to deploy Disaster Relief Teams around Australia and the world. We help people during some of their worst days.
Learn moreVolunteers are the cornerstone of Disaster Relief Australia’s operations. With more than 3,000 members nationwide, our veteran-led tribe serves communities before, during and after natural disasters strike to strengthen resilience and deliver much needed relief and recovery services.
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Learn moreDeploying with DRA and supporting disaster affected communities is rewarding beyond measure. Through volunteering, corporate partnerships, financial donations or working with us, there are many ways to make a positive contribution and become a force for good.
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Find out moreDisaster Relief Australia | February 2021
I am seriously impressed with DRA and I loved my first deployment. We made such an impact to community resident Janet. We made her cry in a way that “I haven’t cried in over 11 years.”
From their good humour and easy organisation, DRA have everything possibly sorted, that you could think of. The team work shirts are the best I have ever worn, and what impressed me the most, was the care and maintenance of the chainsaws each afternoon.
After every day, the chainsaws are taken apart completely, scrubbed down, blown out, repaired, sharpened, cleaned and stored for the next day. I have never seen such an organised operation. 4 chainsaws being stripped and cleaned in unison on custom made workbenches while chatting about the day with friends.
The associated kits have literally ever single thing you could ever possibly need, and more!
I joined because it was something nice to do and time to bond with my mum, but being able to do some decent, organised, safe, well communicated work with a team of awesome professionals, there is nothing like it.
You will gain so much from helping with DRA, and I couldn’t suggest it more!
I can’t wait for my next deployment!
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