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: 11 Stennings Road, Wynyard DATE: Saturday 28th February to Sunday 1st March 2026 TIMINGS: Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days Polesaw Only: 0800 - 1600, Second day ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 […]
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3350 - Fell trees manually (Intermediate) COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION:86 Verral Road, Hope Forest DATE: Saturday 28th February to Sunday 1st March 2026 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 […]
Remote First Aid: Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site - HLTAID013 COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: 92 Ryans Road, Reid River QLD 4816 DATE: Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th March 2026 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: Approx. 6 Hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster, have […]
Remote First Aid: Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site - HLTAID013 COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Veterans Retreat 2 Galaxia Avenue, Dago Point, Interlaken DATE: Thursday 12th to Friday 14th March 2026 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: Approx. 6 Hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster, […]
Remote First Aid: Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site - HLTAID013 COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Dubbo region (Exact location TBC) DATE: Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th March 2026 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: Approx. 6 Hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster, 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: Watson (Exact location TBC) DATE: Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th March 2026 TIMINGS: Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days Polesaw Only: 0800 - 1600, Second day ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours […]
TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Training COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief and Recovery Team LOCATION: Adelaide Hills DATE: Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th March 2026 TIMINGS 0800 – 1600 both days PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have Tetanus vaccine up to date.
Remote First Aid: Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site - HLTAID013 COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd March 2026 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: Approx. 6 Hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster, have a Tetanus vaccine up to date, […]
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3350 - Fell trees manually (Intermediate) COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd March 2026 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: 244 Kambah Pool Rd, Kambah ACT 2902 DATE: Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd March 2026 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 - Both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: ~4 hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment […]
Remote First Aid: Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site - HLTAID013 COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Fortem Wellbeing Hub - 484 Albany Hwy Vic Park WA DATE: Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd March 2026 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: Approx. 6 Hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready […]
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain Chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and Cut Felled trees & FWPCOT3301 Trim Tree using a Polesaw COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: OP Ranaudo Wave 6 DATE: Mon March 23rd- Tues 24th 2026 TIMINGS: Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days Polesaw Only: 0800 - 1600, Second day ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours PREREQUISITES: […]
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 - Provide CPR COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Saturday 28th March 2026 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 up […]
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3301 Trim tree using a Polesaw COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th March 2026 TIMINGS: Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days Polesaw Only: 0800 - 1600, Second day ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours PREREQUISITES: Must be […]
Remote First Aid: Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site - HLTAID013 COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Goanna Park, 3698 Arnhem Hwy, Marrakai NT 0822 DATE: Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th March 2026 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: Approx. 6 Hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster, […]
TRAINING: AHCINF307 - Plan and construct conventional fencing & AHCINF306 - Plan and construct an electric fence COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: 92 Ryans Road, Reid River QLD 4816 DATE: Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th March 2026 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 - Both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: ~4 hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment […]
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3301 Trim tree using a Polesaw COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Murrenbong Scout Activity Centre. 135 Scout Rd, Kurwongbah QLD 4503 DATE: Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th March 2026 TIMINGS: Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days Polesaw Only: 0800 - 1600, […]
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 - Provide CPR COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Tweed Heads region (Exact location TBC) DATE: Saturday 28th March 2026 TIMINGS: Full First Aid: 0800 – 1600 CPR Only: 0800 – 1100 ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: Full First Aid ~ 4 hours4 CPR Only ~1.5 hours PREREQUISITES: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready […]
TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Training COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief and Recovery Team LOCATION: Tweed Heads DATE: Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th March 2026 TIMINGS 0800 – 1600 both days 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: OP Ranaudo Wave 6 DATE: Monday 30th - Tuesday March 31st 2026 TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600, Both days ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~3 hours PREREQUISITES: Must have completed an EOI for WAVE 6 Op Ranaudo Must be Deployment Ready in Muster Tenanus vaccination up to date Qualified […]
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