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 moreVolunteers are the cornerstone of Disaster Relief Australia’s operations. With more than 3,000 members nationwide, our veteran-led tribe serves communities before, during and after natural disasters strike to strengthen resilience and deliver much needed relief and recovery services.
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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.
Find out 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.
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Rural Fencing Supervisor: - Plan and construct an electric fence – AHCINF306 - Plan and construct conventional fencing - AHCINF307 COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Poatina Village DATE: Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th September 2024 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600 - Both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = 10 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
DRT TAS– First Aid & CPR - Saturday 9th November 2024 TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Saturday 9th November 2024 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 - 1400 - CPR Only: 0900 - 1030 (Couple hours only) ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = First Aid = […]
Operational Skills Weekend: TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Weekend COURSE PROVIDER: Disaster Relief Team TAS LOCATION: Launceston Region DATE: Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th November 2024 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600, participants can select to attend one, or both days MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT 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: TBC DATE: Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th January 2025 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600 Both Days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = 4 hours Approx. MUSTER […]
Operational Skills Weekend: TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Weekend COURSE PROVIDER: Disaster Relief Team TAS LOCATION: (TBC) DATE: Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd February 2025 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600, participants can select to attend one, or both days MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT TAS– First Aid & CPR - Sunday 24th March 2025 TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Sunday 24th March 2025 TIMINGS: First Aid: 0900 - 1400 - CPR Only: 0900 - 1030 (Couple hours only) ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = First Aid = […]
DRT TAS - Fell Trees Manually (Intermediate) - Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th April 2025 TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3347 - Fell trees manually (intermediate) COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th April 2025 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: Approx. 3 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT 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: TBC DATE: Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th May 2025 TIMINGS: First […]
DRT TAS - Remote First Aid - Thursday 15th and Friday 16th May 2025 TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: TBC DATE: Thursday 15th and Friday 16th May 2025 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600 (Both days) ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 6 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Operational Skills Weekend: TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Weekend COURSE PROVIDER: Disaster Relief Team TAS LOCATION: (TBC) DATE: Saturday 31st May - Sunday 1st June 2025 TIMINGS: 0900 - 1600, participants can select to attend one, or both days MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRT TAS - Fell Trees Manually (Basic) - Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th June 2025 TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2274 - Fell trees manually (basic) COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: South Tas DATE: Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th June 2025 TIMINGS: 0800 - 1600 (both days) ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 3 Hours MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
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