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Time to Help Other People – Scott Whiley, Veteran

Time to Help Other People – Scott Whiley, Veteran

by DRA | May 25, 2021 | Member Reflections, Operation Elliot Reflections, Operations, Veteran Reflection

A mate put me onto DRA,  I have been looking for something different. I’m retired and spend a lot of time staying fit and traveling looking for something different. Now I have time to help other people. In the past I have been a bit selfish when I was always...
Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Pinson Volunteers for Flood Recovery

Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Pinson Volunteers for Flood Recovery

by DRA | May 13, 2021 | Community Stories, News, Operation Elliot News, Operation Elliot Reflections

Peta Pinson is the first woman elected to the role of Mayor in the region of Port Macquarie-Hastings, NSW. For her first term in office, she has witnessed two fires, an ongoing pandemic and is now overseeing the recovery of her community after the devastating...
Done So Much in Just One Day – Flood Impacted Homeowner Matt

Done So Much in Just One Day – Flood Impacted Homeowner Matt

by DRA | May 8, 2021 | Community Stories, Operation Elliot Reflections

The NSW floods have been a total disaster for us. We are usually up at 3am each day doing the milking and then we milk again later in the day. It is so exhausting keeping things going when you live on a farm. We don’t get weekends and holidays, the work is constant....
Being on the Tools is Rewarding – Aaron Mangravati, Civilian

Being on the Tools is Rewarding – Aaron Mangravati, Civilian

by DRA | May 7, 2021 | Member Reflections, Operation Elliot Reflections

I first heard about DRA through a member that I met whilst doing some work with St John. She sold it to me as something that made a difference with a good group of people so I thought it was worth a try. Over the last couple of years I have done quite a few things...
Our People Are What it’s All About – Nick Backe-Hansen – Veteran, Current AFP

Our People Are What it’s All About – Nick Backe-Hansen – Veteran, Current AFP

by DRA | May 4, 2021 | Member Reflections, Operation Elliot Reflections, Veteran Reflection

I first heard about DRA 3 years ago. Dean West and I worked together in the 5th/7th Battalion at Holsworthy in the 90’s. Opportunities for me at work had all but dried up and coincidentally I saw through Facebook that Westy was in the Virgin Islands, building a school...
Bringing Everyone Together – Andrew Cooke

Bringing Everyone Together – Andrew Cooke

by DRA | Apr 27, 2021 | Member Reflections, Operation Elliot Reflections

In my normal life I work as a security consultant. I currently work for myself as a private contractor and cover all parts of security, mainly in sport. Prior to that I was in the Police Force. I heard about DRA while I was working at Invictus Games. It seemed...
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News

  • DRA wins Australian Charity Award for 3rd consecutive year

    We are excited to announce that Disaster Relief Australia has been recognised for an Outstanding Achievement in The Australian Charity Awards 2022. This is the third consecutive year that DRA has received an award in this category which recognises charitable organisations that have achieved outstanding results through initiatives that have significantly benefited charitable causes. The 2022 Outstanding Achievement was awarded to DRA for our plans to build our veteran-led volunteer base to create a fit-for-purpose model of continued service to the nation, while at the same time, establishing veterans as a much-needed national asset in disaster resilience and recovery. Our plans to build our volunteer workforce over the next three years will address a whole-of-nation resilience-based approach to disaster management, which recognises that a national, coordinated, and cooperative effort is needed to enhance Australia’s capacity to withstand and recover from emergencies and disasters. In partnership with the Australian Government’s announced funding, we will be significantly building our organisation, infrastructure and capability to always provide optimal support and relief for vulnerable communities affected by natural and #humanitarian disasters. We will further develop systems to connect with other emergency response and relief agencies and increase interoperability as well as to recruit more volunteers into DRA.   Volunteering with DRA is a great way for anyone wishing to expand their skills set and either deploy into communities impacted by disaster to aid in their recovery or other #opportunities volunteering behind the scenes to support our recovery operations and daily non-profit activities. To learn more about our award submission visit: Australian Charity Awards – 2022 Winners

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  • Lismore resident and owner of the Music Bizarre in Magellan Street Lismore, Debra Ray thought she was ready for future floods.  

    With lessons learned from 2017, Debra thought the upstairs of her store was well protected against rising waters. She was wrong. The 2022 Northern Rivers flood hit hard. Her premises, stock and irreplaceable collectables were significantly damaged.  Under pressure and devastated, Debra attempted to repair the damage, run her business and manage the loss of her home in South Lismore.    With overwhelming tasks piled high, DRA stepped in. They relocated damp and mouldy records, cleaned stock and cleared areas for use again. Debra said of the team: “I just couldn’t stop saying oh my god, oh my god because it had such a huge impact.  To really see the progress is psychologically uplifting and amazing. For example, there was a team member who fixed my roller door. It had been damaged after the flood and was covered in mud. Just to see the blue paint on the door rather than the mud was phenomenally uplifting. I don’t know why I keep using the word uplifting, but it was just amazing.”  

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  • Thank You… end of year message from our CEO

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Disaster Relief Australia

National Support Office
Ph: 1300 372 287
3 King William Road
UNLEY SA 5061

Disaster Relief Australia unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy disaster relief teams.

Disaster Relief Australia is registered with Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

ABN 44614474010
ACN 614474010

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Disaster Relief Payments & Grants

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