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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The Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) and Lions Australia partnership is strong. Lions Clubs across Australia change lives and make the community a better place to live. Our partnership with Lions Australia provides veterans the opportunity to get involved in the incredible projects and initiatives lead by Lions Clubs. It provides Lions Clubs with skilled and experienced volunteers that can help continue and grow the wonderful work they are doing in the community.
Wherever DRA deploys volunteers on the ground to aid communities in need of recovery after disasters, Lions is there to help. Lions Clubs around Australia raise funds and volunteer their time to assist local communities throughout the year in practical ways.
When the Wauchope Lions Club heard that DRA were in the Port-Macquarie Hastings area supporting the NSW floods of 2021, they decided to support us in a tried and tested Aussie way of feeding us. When we asked why they picked us they explained, “We are here to help our community. You are here to help our community. So Lions can help feed you, to help heal us.”
Operations assisted included Operation Corkhill in the Eurobodalla Shire, NSW and Operation Elliot in the Mid North Coast of NSW.
Lions volunteers are committed to doing what they can to help others and make a difference in the community and the organisation has a proud history of mobilising to help communities in times of crisis. Lions are always amongst the first to help and are still there…
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