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.
News 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.
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.
4WD Certification:
– Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads – FWPCOT3325
– Recover four wheel drive vehicle – FWPCOT3326
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3325 Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads FWPCOT3326 Recover four wheel drive vehicle COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Geraldton (TBC) DATE: Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th June 2025 TIMINGS: 0900 – 1600 Both Days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = 4 hours Approx. MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Read
Rural Fencing Supervisor:
– Plan and construct an electric fence – AHCINF306
– Plan and construct conventional fencing – AHCINF307
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: 17544 South Western Highway, Gwindinup, WA DATE: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June 2025 TIMINGS: 0800 – 1630 – Both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = 10 hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
4WD Certification:
– Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads – FWPCOT3325
– Recover four wheel drive vehicle – FWPCOT3326
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3325 Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads FWPCOT3326 Recover four wheel drive vehicle COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Perth (TBC) DATE: Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th April 2025 TIMINGS: 0900 – 1600 Both Days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = 4 hours Approx. MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Chainsaw Trim & Crosscut, Maintain Chainsaw and Pole Saw
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3238 Trim tree using a Polesaw
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Southwest Region (TBC) DATE: Saturday 10th May – Sunday 11th May 2025 TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 9 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Chainsaw Trim & Crosscut, Maintain Chainsaw and Pole Saw
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3238 Trim tree using a Polesaw
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Perth (TBC) DATE: Saturday 29th March – Sunday 30th March 2025 TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 9 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Chainsaw:
– Fell Trees Manually (Intermediate) – FWPCOT3347
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3347 – Fell trees manually (intermediate) COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Ellenbrook Nature Reserve DATE: Saturday 22nd March – Sunday 23rd March 2025 TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: Approx. 3 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Operational Skills Training:
TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Training
COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief Team LOCATION: Geraldton (TBC) DATE: Saturday 28th June – Sunday 29th June 2025 TIMINGS: 0900 – 1600 Both Days MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Operational Skills Training:
TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Training
COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief Team LOCATION: Southwest Region(TBC) DATE: Saturday 5th April – Sunday 6th April 2025 TIMINGS: 0900 – 1600 Both Days MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Remote First Aid:
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site – HLTAID013
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Geraldton (TBC) DATE: Saturday 15th February – Sunday 16th February 2025 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0800 – 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 6 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Remote First Aid:
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site – HLTAID013
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: The Veteran Transition Centre, 79 Hughes Road, Jarrahdale WA DATE: Saturday 6th July and Sunday 7th July 2024 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 – 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 6 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
