DRA 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 moreDisaster 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 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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Nova Systems’ advanced Global Alerting Platform (GAP) provides our Field Operations teams with clear oversight and tracking, critical for safely deploying our most valuable asset – our volunteers.
As Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) operations are predominantly conducted in remote locations and areas affected by some form of natural disaster, every effort is made to ensure our people are not put into dangerous situations. However sometimes events occur where a member becomes detached from their group, or they run into trouble out of ear shot from others.
Nova Systems’ GAP provides real-time location information and SOS emergency alerting across both cellular and satellite networks. For this reason, we require all deployed members to install and run the GAP app for the duration of their field deployments. GAP provides all geospatial, staff monitoring and scheduling needs for the duration of a recovery operation or project. The use of the app ensures DRA is conducting operations in line with Workplace Health and Safety legislation applicable to remote lone workers, taking it a step further to include all members deployed in the field even if they are working in a team, in case of separation from the group.
DRA is extremely grateful for the in-kind support of use and support of the application.
As Disaster Relief Australia worked through its biggest deployment in history in response to flooding events in Queensland and NSW, volunteers were kept safe and connected with Nova Systems’ Global Alerting Platform.
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