Safety
Access a vital library of safety alerts, manuals, links and resources from our Safety Management System.
As a valued Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) team member, you will help communities in need whilst receiving advanced training, career opportunities and a range of other benefits. Through our Volunteer Portal you can access a variety of links and resources to support you in your volunteering journey.
Muster
Muster is our new and improved volunteer management system. Easier, quicker and more intuitive for volunteers and staff to use, Muster 2.0 will be rolled out in stages.
Portal resources
Safety
Access a vital library of safety alerts, manuals, links and resources from our Safety Management System.
Training
Expand your operational and professional capabilities with our broad range of general and specialist training.
Wellbeing
Learn how the Wellbeing Project is helping improve the volunteer experience and ways you can participate.
Events
View the events your local Disaster Relief Team will be participating in or running and how to get involved.
News
Keep up to date with the latest volunteer news, media and emails from our team.
Volunteer reflections
Tell us about your DRA experience and submit a reflection to share with our partners and the public.
Deployment photos
Submit photos of your deployment experience for vetting to allow us to share and showcase them.
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Support Services
Your safety and mental wellbeing are our priorities. Collated here are some national leading support services that are accessible and free to volunteers. Whilst not an exhaustive list, these resources offer valuable frontline support across Australia.
ResourcesLifeline 13 11 14
24/7 personal crisis support lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
24/7 mental health support and counselling beyondblue.org.au
Mensline 1300 766 391
24/7 counselling for men with mental health, family and relationship concerns mensline.org.au
Open Arms 1800 011 046
Veterans and family counselling services openarms.gov.au
Suicide Call Back 1300 659 467
24/7 counselling for suicide support of self or others suicidecallbackservice.org.au
1800 Respect 1800 737 732
24/7 domestic, family and sexual violence counselling 1800respect.org.au
Volunteer news
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Awards, News, News & media, Volunteer
DRA wins 2023 Australian Charity of
Disaster Relief Australia
October 2023
Disaster Relief Australia has claimed the 2023 crown as Australian Charity of the Year. DRA received the top honour via The Australian Charity Awards announced in late September. This year’s […]
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Volunteer
DRA wins Australian Charity Award for
Disaster Relief Australia
January 2023
We are excited to announce that Disaster Relief Australia has been recognised for an Outstanding Achievement in The Australian Charity Awards 2022. This is the third consecutive year that DRA […]
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Volunteer
Lismore resident and owner of the
Disaster Relief Australia
December 2022
With lessons learned from 2017, Debra thought the upstairs of her store was well protected against rising waters. She was wrong. The 2022 Northern Rivers flood hit hard. Her premises, […]
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