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.
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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.
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COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: Scotts Creek, SA
DATE: Saturday and Sunday, 4-5 May 2024
TIMINGS: 0900 – 1600 Both days
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = (TBC)
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT VIC- Fell Trees Manually (Basic) – Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th September 2024
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2274 – Fell trees manually (basic)
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: TBC
DATE: Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th September 2024
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 (both days)
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 3 Hours
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT NSW NTH- Fell Trees Manually (Basic) – Sat 27th – Sun 28th April 2024
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2274 – Fell trees manually (basic)
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: Taree
DATE: Sat 27th – Sun 28th April 2024
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 (both days)
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = (TBC)
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT TAS – Fell Trees Manually (Basic) – Sat 2nd – Sun 3rd March 2024
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2274 – Fell trees manually (basic)
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: Lachlan, TAS 7140
DATE: Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd March 2024
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 (both days)
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = E-Learning
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT NSW STH – Fell Trees Manually (Basic) – Thurs 14th – Fri 15th March 2024
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2274 – Fell trees manually (basic)
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: TBC – within NSW South DRT
DATE: Thursday 14th & Friday 15th March 2024
TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 – 1600
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = (TBC)
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT NSW STH – Fell Trees Manually (Intermediate) – Sat 20th – Sun 21st Jan 2024
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3347 – Fell trees manually (intermediate)
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: Penrose State Forest, Penrose NSW
DATE: Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of January 2024
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: TBC
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT NSW North – Remote First Aid – Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st January 2024
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID013 – Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: Property at Nana Glen – Address will be closer to the date
DATE: Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st January 2024
TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 – 1600 (Both days)
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 6 Hours
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT NSW NTH – Fell Trees Manually (Intermediate) – Sat 13th – Sun 14th Jan 2024
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3347 – Fell trees manually (intermediate)
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: Kyogle NSW
DATE: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of January 2024
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: TBC
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT NSW NTH – Fell Trees Manually (Basic) – Sat 29th – Sun 30th June 2024
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2274 – Fell trees manually (basic)
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: TBC
DATE: Sat 29th – Sun 30th June 2024
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 (both days)
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = (TBC)
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
