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 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.
Learn moreNews and stories are the heartbeat of our mission. Discover the inspiring narratives of our dedicated volunteers and resilient communities we stand by. These stories vividly depict the impact of our work, showcase the power of compassion and unity and remind us that we can make a difference together.
Learn 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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TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain Chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and Cut Felled trees & FWPCOT3301 Trim Tree using a Polesaw COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Perth DATE: 1 - 2 November 2025 TIMINGS: Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days Polesaw Only: 0800 - 1600, Second day ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready […]
TRAINING: AHCINF307 - Plan and construct conventional fencing & AHCINF306 - Plan and construct an electric fence COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: To be confirmed DATE: 1 - 2 November 2025 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 - Both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: ~4 hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready and have a Tetanus vaccine […]
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain Chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and Cut Felled trees & FWPCOT3301 Trim Tree using a Polesaw COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION:Perth DATE: 1 - 2 November 2025 TIMINGS: Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days Polesaw Only: 0800 - 1600, Second day ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or […]
TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Training COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief and Recovery Team LOCATION: 2/27 Oliver Ave, Goonellabah NSW 2480 (Goonellabah Community Centre ) DATE: 7 November 2025 TIMINGS 0900 – 1600 PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have Tetanus vaccine up to date.
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2275 - Fell trees manually (Basic) COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: To be confirmed DATE: 8 - 9 November 2025 TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600, Both days ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~3 hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date. To be eligible for this course, volunteers […]
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 - Provide CPR COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: To be confirmed DATE: 8 November 2025 TIMINGS: Full First Aid 0800 – 1600; CPR Only 0800 – 1100 ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: First Aid ~4 hours; CPR Only ~1.5 hours PREREQUISITES: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and Tetanus vaccine […]
TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Training COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief and Recovery Team LOCATION: 139 Charters Towers Road, Townsville QLD 4812 (RSL) DATE: 15 November 2025 TIMINGS 0900 – 1600 PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have Tetanus vaccine up to date.
TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Training COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief and Recovery Team LOCATION: NOC, 3/423 Nudgee Rd, Hendra DATE: 15 November 2025 TIMINGS: 0900 – 1500 PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have Tetanus vaccine up to date.
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 - Provide CPR COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: To be confirmed DATE: 21 November 2025 TIMINGS: Full First Aid 0800 – 1600; CPR Only 0800 – 1100 ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: First Aid ~4 hours; CPR Only ~1.5 hours PREREQUISITES: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and Tetanus vaccine […]
TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Training COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief and Recovery Team LOCATION: 601 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon VIC 3441 (VEMI) DATE: 22 November 2025 TIMINGS 0900 – 1600 PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have Tetanus vaccine up to date.
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3350 - Fell trees manually (Intermediate) COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: To be confirmed DATE: 22 - 23 November 2025 TIMINGS: Full Felling Course: 0800 - 1600, both days ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~3 hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date. WHY THIS TRAINING […]
TRAINING: AHCINF307 - Plan and construct conventional fencing & AHCINF306 - Plan and construct an electric fence COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: To be confirmed DATE: 22 - 23 November 2025 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 - Both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: ~4 hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready and have a Tetanus vaccine […]
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3301 Trim tree using a Polesaw COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION:1670 Old Maitland Road Sawyers Gully DATE: 24 - 25 November 2025 TIMINGS: Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days Polesaw Only: 0800 - 1600, Second day ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours PREREQUISITES: […]
TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Training COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief and Recovery Team LOCATION: Indoors (Palmerston) DATE: Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 November 2025 TIMINGS 0900 – 1600 both days PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have Tetanus vaccine up to date.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
