National Emergency Management Agency

Meet one of the key people helping shape how Australia responds to emergencies. 💪 Bec Hosking leads our National Coordination Mechanism Branch as Assistant Coordinator-General. Under Bec’s leadership, the National Coordination Mechanism Branch drives key national preparedness initiatives including: ✅The National Coordination Mechanism ✅ Cross-government national level crisis exercises ✅ The Higher Risk Weather Season preparedness program ✅ Strategic planning for future resilience Discover how her expertise is guiding communities through crisis and resilience: https://lnkd.in/gqmeFbS4

Storms, fires and floods can strike when we least expect it. Knowing what your insurance covers is important. 👇

Through the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) we are helping communities across Australia prepare for disasters. The successful projects proposed by states and territory governments for DRF Round 3 have been announced. You can find the list at: https://lnkd.in/gWprp_dZ Over $400 million has been awarded to 356 projects through Rounds 1 and 2 of the DRF. Now in its third year, the Australian Government has invested $200 million in funding to support 96 projects in every state and territory. Combined with contributions from states, territories and other partners, funding for this round will total almost $350 million. 📸: Yilki Coastal Sea Defence Wall, City of Victor Harbor. This project is part of the Encounter Bay Coastal Protection Project which received funding from DRF Round 1.

When disasters strike, access to life-saving resources can make all the difference. ⚠️ The National Emergency Management Stockpile Standing Offer Panel improves access to these critical goods and services. By streamlining procurement, states, territories, and local governments can access essential supplies faster than before. The Panel currently has 28 suppliers that provide emergency and disaster goods and services across 29 categories. The Panel is regularly opened for tender, looking for new suppliers to contribute to Australia’s emergency preparedness and response efforts. We are currently seeking suppliers who can provide goods and/or services in the following categories: 🔷 Sandbags 🔷 Commercial Catering (and related equipment) 🔷 Food Supply 🔷 Catering Services 🔷 Linen and Laundry Goods and Services 🔷 Sanitation and Hygiene Goods and Services If you're a supplier interested in supporting Australia's emergency preparedness and response efforts, you can apply through the AusTender website: https://lnkd.in/gYM_Mzb7 Tenders close Wednesday 10 December 2025.

The Australian Government and Queensland Government have activated disaster assistance to communities in Brisbane City Council and localities in Toowoomba Regional Council following severe storms across parts of southeast Queensland in October 2025. Support through the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements will fund councils’ response, clean-up, and recovery, including emergency repairs to essential public assets.

The Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) gives you an idea of how dangerous a fire could be if one starts in your area. 🚒

Located in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Merriwa is a small rural town with a population of around 1,800. The area has experienced bushfires, droughts, storms, and major rescue operations in recent years. Until recently, the town’s emergency centre was a 60-year-old shed that flooded during severe weather, making it unsafe and unusable when needed most. Thanks to $1.4 million in funding from the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grants program, Merriwa now has a purpose-built facility made from non-combustible, waterproof materials. It houses: 🚒 3 emergency vehicles 🛻 Support trailers ⛑️ Rescue equipment 📞 A communications centre The space also supports community training events, ensuring it benefits the locals year-round. Learn more about the Merriwa Emergency Rescue Centre at: https://lnkd.in/gBnEWDnC

From Cooktown to Caboolture, Longreach to Logan, our Queensland Coordination and Planning Officers (CPO) team have been busy working with jurisdictional stakeholders to prepare for the Higher Risk Weather Season. Wearing many hats, the Queensland CPO team operate across the state, supporting disaster operations, helping with preparedness exercises, and monitoring recovery efforts. Last season, 77 Local Government Areas in Queensland were impacted by severe weather. Throughout these events, our team spent considerable time working out of the Queensland State Disaster Coordination Centre. This season, they’re building on that experience, strengthening partnerships, and boosting readiness across the state. 💪 👉 Discover more about the team and how they’re preparing for the season at: https://lnkd.in/gTRyJA_u

Queensland’s iconic beaches are bouncing back to their world-renowned beauty. 🏖️ Queensland regions impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred will have access to a funding boost to rebuild beaches, address ongoing coastal erosion, and improve environmental recovery efforts. Applications have opened for the 2025 Tropical Cyclone Alfred Environmental Recovery Package: Coastline Rehabilitation Program. The program will support recovery and mitigation efforts that repair erosion damage and strengthen the coast’s natural buffering capacity against future severe weather. 💪 The program is jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government under the $74 million Environmental Recovery Package.

Flooding events in Australia are becoming more frequent and severe, leading communities to explore new and sustainable methods for risk management and resilience building. Nature-based Solutions can provide effective flood risk reduction while maintaining ecological integrity and restoring ecological and hydrological functions. They aim to slow floodwaters, reconnect rivers with their floodplains, and restore natural buffers like wetlands. 🌱 A research team from The Australian National University has partnered with communities in New South Wales and Queensland to investigate the practical application of Nature-based Solutions in flood-prone areas. Their work highlights how these strategies can protect lives, property, and ecosystems simultaneously. 💪 To support implementation, a comprehensive guide has been developed, offering practical insights into how Nature-based Solutions can be integrated into flood resilience planning. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/diFVRU_n