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.
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.
Deploying 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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There 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.
DRRT TAS – 4WD Certification Training – Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th January 2025
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3325 Operate four-wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads + FWPCOT3326 Recover four-wheel drive vehicle COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: State Forest off Hyland Road Murdunna DATE: Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th January 2025 TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 Both Days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = 4 hours Approx. MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRRT TAS – TCA – Maintain Chainsaws & Trim and Cut Felled Trees – Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th May 2025
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3238 Trim tree using a Pole saw
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Central Highlands DATE:Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th May 2025 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 – 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 9 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT TAS – TCA – Maintain Chainsaws & Trim and Cut Felled Trees – Tuesday 13th – Wednesday 14th August 2024
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3238 Trim tree using a Pole saw
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE:Tuesday 13th – Wednesday 14th August 2024 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 – 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 9 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRRT TAS – Fell Trees Manually (Basic) – Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th June 2025
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2275 – Fell trees manually (basic) COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: South Tas DATE: Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th June 2025 TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 (both days) ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 3 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT TAS – Fell Trees Manually (Basic) – Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th October 2024
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2274 – Fell trees manually (basic) COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th October 2024 TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 (both days) ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 3 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRRT TAS– First Aid & CPR – Sunday 23rd March 2025
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Devonport RSL, 16-18 Macfie St, Devonport DATE: Sunday 23rd March 2025 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0800 – 1600 – CPR Only: 0800 – 1100 (Couple hours only) ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = First Aid = 4 hours Approx. – CPR = 1.5 hours Approx. MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT TAS– First Aid & CPR – Saturday 30th November 2024
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Saturday 30th November 2024 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0800 – 1600 – CPR Only: 0800 – 1100 (Couple hours only) ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = First Aid = 4 hours Approx. – CPR = 1.5 hours Approx. MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT TAS– First Aid & CPR
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Launceston RSL DATE: Saturday 24th February 2024 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 – 1400 – CPR Only: 0900 – 1030 (Couple hours only) ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = First Aid = 4 hours Approx. – CPR = 1.5 hours Approx. 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 TAS– First Aid & CPR– 26th May 2024
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Sunday 26th May 2024 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 – 1400 – CPR Only: 0900 – 1030 (Couple hours only) ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = First Aid = 4 hours Approx. – CPR = 1.5 hours Approx. MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready