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.
Find out moreThere are many ways to make a positive contribution and bring hope to others. As a not-for-profit community cause, Disaster Relief Australia exists through the combined generosity of volunteers, donors, corporate partners and fundraisers.
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DRT NSW STH - Fell Trees Manually (Basic) - Sunday 28th - Monday 29th July 2024 TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2274 - Fell trees manually (basic) COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC - Bathurst region DATE: Sunday 28th - Monday 29th July 2024 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 - 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 3 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or […]
Chainsaw: - Fell Trees Manually (Basic) - FWPCOT2274 TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2274 - Fell trees manually (Basic) COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Southwest Region (TBC) DATE: Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th August 2024 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: Approx. 3 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT NSW NTH- Trim & Cut Fell trees, Maintain Chainsaws and Pole saw - Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th August 2024 TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th August 2024 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600 […]
DRT VIC - Advanced First Aid - Saturday 10th August 2024 TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Saturday 10th August 2024 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 - 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 7 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Rural Fencing Supervisor: - Plan and construct an electric fence – AHCINF306 - Plan and construct conventional fencing - AHCINF307 COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: SA (TBC) DATE: Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th August 2024 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600 - Both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = 10 hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Provide Advanced First Aid - HLTAID014 COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Townsville (TBC) DATE: Sunday 11th August 2024 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 - 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 9 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT TAS - TCA - Maintain Chainsaws & Trim and Cut Felled Trees - Tuesday 13th - Wednesday 14th August 2024 TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3238 Trim tree using a Pole saw COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Tuesday 13th - Wednesday 14th August 2024 TIMINGS: First […]
DRT ACT - 4WD Certification Training - Thursday 15th - Friday 16th August 2024 TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3325 Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads + FWPCOT3326 Recover four wheel drive vehicle COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Thursday 15th - Friday 16th August 2024 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600 Both Days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = 4 hours Approx. MUSTER […]
DRT VIC - Trim & Cut Fell trees, Maintain Chainsaws - Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th August 2024 TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th August 2024 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600 ONLINE […]
Operational Skills Weekend: TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Weekend COURSE PROVIDER: Disaster Relief Team ACT LOCATION: Canberra Services Club, 51 Blackall St, Barton, ACT DATE: Saturday 17th August 2024 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600, participants can select to attend one, or both days MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT VIC - Trim & Cut Fell trees, Maintain Chainsaws - Thursday 22nd - Friday 23rd August 2024 TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Thursday 22nd - Friday 23rd August 2024 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE […]
Chainsaw Trim & Cross Cut, Maintain Chainsaw and Pole saw TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3238 Trim tree using a Polesaw COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Sunshine Coast (TBC) DATE: Saturday-Sunday, 24th-25th August 2024 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 - 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 9 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or […]
Chainsaw: - Fell Trees Manually (Basic) - FWPCOT2274 TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2274 - Fell trees manually (basic) COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: SA (TBC) DATE: Saturday and Sunday, 24-25 August 2024 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600 Both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = (TBC) MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Chainsaw Trim & Cross Cut, Maintain Chainsaw and Pole Saw TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3238 Trim tree using a Polesaw COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: SA (TBC) DATE: Saturday and Sunday 31st Aug & 1st Sep 2024 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600 both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 9 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready […]
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