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.
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 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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Our partnership with Australian Business Volunteers (ABV) provides a regional program drawing on local and external expertise to prepare or revise disaster risk reduction plans reflecting the needs and wishes of individual communities. It also provides tailored place-based solutions and skills to action them.
ABV builds on Australia’s long history of volunteering in times of disaster and community need. ABV works at the intersection between business and community for resilience and community-led growth.
ABV is made up of several hundred Skilled Business Professionals (SBPs) enabled by a small salaried team. Together they source opportunities throughout Asia Pacific and Australia to work in partnership with corporates delivering impactful corporate social responsibility programs. They guarantee sustainable outcomes for communities through strengthening small businesses and not-for-profits, leading to poverty alleviation.
With 40 years’ experience across Australia and Asia Pacific, ABV is focused on programs that produce outcomes and positive stories of change for the small businesses and charities they support through transferring Australian business know-how and experience.
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