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.
Learn moreDRA 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 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.
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 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.
Find out moreTRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Training COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief and Recovery Team LOCATION: Townsville RSL DATE: Wednesday 17th December 2025 TIMINGS: 1700 - 2030 PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have Tetanus vaccine up to date.
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 - Provide CPR COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: 139 Charters Towers Road, Townsville QLD 4812 (RSL) DATE: Saturday 7th February 2026 TIMINGS: Full First Aid 0800 – 1600; CPR Only 0800 – 1100 ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: First Aid ~4 hours; CPR Only ~1.5 hours PREREQUISITES: Engagement Ready or Deployment […]
Remote First Aid: Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site - HLTAID013 COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: 92 Ryans Road, Reid River QLD 4816 DATE: Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th March 2026 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: Approx. 6 Hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster, have […]
TRAINING: AHCINF307 - Plan and construct conventional fencing & AHCINF306 - Plan and construct an electric fence COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: 92 Ryans Road, Reid River QLD 4816 DATE: Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th March 2026 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 - Both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: ~4 hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment […]
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.
