About us

We’re here to help all Australians prepare for and recover from disasters. Find out more about what we do and who we are, including our people, our partners, our publications, our stories and career opportunities.

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Why NEMA?

Our purpose

To enable more secure, stronger and resilient communities before, during and after emergencies.

Our vision

Working through meaningful partnerships, we’ll build Australia’s capacity for disaster resilience and support our communities when they need it most.

Our strategic objectives

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Leading and coordinating national action and assistance across the emergency management continuum.

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Building scalable, coordinated emergency management capability for nationally significant, cross jurisdictional and international crises.

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Building evidence, intelligence and insights to empower communities, leaders and stakeholders to make effective decisions.

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Contributing to saving lives, reducing harm and maintaining public trust to mitigate the consequences of disasters and build back better through investment in people, capabilities and communities.

Key documents

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Statement of Strategic Intent

Our Statement of Strategic Intent (PDF 4.6MB) sets out our vision and objectives. It helps explain our role, our capabilities, and how we help.

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Corporate Plan

Our Corporate Plan 2026–27 (PDF 2.98MB) shares our enduring commitment to supporting Australian communities before, during and after times of crisis.

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Annual Report

Our Annual Report 2024–25 (PDF 6.27MB) shows how we're performing against our objectives.

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