As its work to support flood-affected residents on the NSW Mid North Coast continues, not-for-profit Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) is now in preparation mode ahead of the upcoming Higher Risk Weather Season (HRWS) and building its operational capability with a further seven All-New Tritons from Mitsubishi Motors Australia.
The veteran-led organisation has spent eight weeks on operation in NSW with more than 100 volunteers deployed every week to assist with clean up after the devastating floods in May.
On its biggest operation to date, Disaster Relief Australia has deployed almost every one of its 30-strong vehicle fleet into the field as provided by Mitsubishi Motors Australia. On this operation alone, the All-New Tritons have travelled 38,954 kilometres transporting more than 500 volunteers and essential equipment to serve communities in need.
As disasters become larger in scale, more intense in severity and frequent in occurrence, the addition of All-New Triton steel tray Utes provide a boost to the organisation’s year-round commitment to help communities recover from disasters, support local projects and ensure its volunteers are equipped to help when called.
Disaster Relief Australia Chief Executive Officer David Smith AM, CSC, DSM said the ongoing partnership underpins DRA’s ability to deploy rapidly.
“We are grateful for and proud of our ongoing alliance with Mitsubishi. The instant access to these reliable vehicles is invaluable. It allows us to rapidly deploy and remain agile on our operations and our delivery of recovery support to communities.
“An example of this is on our most recent operation in NSW. Mitsubishi played an immense part in our ability to deploy more than 100 volunteers within 48 hours of a request to assistance.
“Not only is the impact to communities significant, we save hundreds of thousands of dollars in operating costs every year.” said Dave.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia has been DRA’s corporate partner for six years, first supplying vehicles to DRA at its administrative headquarters in Adelaide, during the 2019-2020 Black Summer Bushfires.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Chief Executive Officer Shaun Westcott said: “Mitsubishi has been part of Australia for 45 years. We’re incredibly fortunate to call this country home, and we’re committed to giving back to the communities that support us. Through our partnership with Disaster Relief Australia, Mitsubishi vehicles help volunteers reach those in need and assist communities in getting back on their feet after natural disasters and emergencies.
“Our partnership with Disaster Relief Australia reflects our belief that Mitsubishi vehicles are more than just a means of transport — they’re tools of resilience. Together, we’re helping communities when it matters most.”
“In times of crisis, reliable support can make all the difference. That’s why we stand alongside Disaster Relief Australia — empowering its teams with vehicles built to handle tough conditions, so they can focus on what matters most: helping Australians rebuild and recover.”
