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: Internal Disaster Relief and Response Team
LOCATION: 213-315 Plunkett Road, Tambourine
DATE: Saturday-Sunday, 8th-9th March 2025
TIMINGS: 0900 – 1600 Both Days
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief Team
LOCATION: TBC
DATE: Saturday-Sunday, 26th-27th October 2024
TIMINGS: 0900 – 1600 Both Days
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief Team
LOCATION: EMU GULLY ADVENTURE EDUCATION GROUP
142 Twidales Road, Helidon Spa Qld 4344
DATE: Saturday-Sunday, 07th-08th September 2024
TIMINGS: 0900 – 1600 Both Days
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: “Lawn Park” 950 Sandy Creek Road Sandy Creek Qld 4515
DATE: Saturday-Sunday, 7th-8th June 2025
TIMINGS: 0800-1600 both days
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 9 Hours
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: Sunshine Coast (TBC)
DATE: Saturday-Sunday, 24th-25th August 2024
TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 – 1600
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 9 Hours
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: 131 Hartwig Road, Mothar Mountain, QLD, 4570
DATE: Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2024
TIMINGS: 0800-1600 on both days
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: TBC
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: (TBC)
DATE: Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th May 2024
TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 – 1600 (Both days)
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 6 Hours
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: DRA National Operations Centre – 3A / 441 Nudgee Road, Hendra, QLD, 4011
DATE: Saturday 27th April 2024
TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 – 1600
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 7 Hours
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: 1189 Banks Creek Rd, Banks Creek, QLD
DATE: Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th of April 2024
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 (both days)
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx 4 hours
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.
