We support important emergency management resources across Australia.
Emergency resources
Emergency resources
Coordination and Planning Officers
Our Coordination and Planning Officers partner with states and territories to:
- supplement disaster resources, resilience and capability
- coordinate community support
- surge disaster support nationally if needed.
COVID-19 Interstate Deployment Protocol
We've updated this protocol to:
- help emergency workers move between states during COVID-19
- allow essential workers to travel during risk weather.
Crisis Appreciation and Strategic Planning Guidebook
Disasters are getting more complex and frequent. We made this guidebook (PDF 6595KB) to:
- plan for complex situations.
- use an easy method to understand issues
- combine responses from government, non-profits and businesses.
Thai Cave Symposium
The Thai Cave rescue showed amazing bravery. We held a meeting (PDF 6.8MB) with over 100 people from different sectors to discuss:
- how the rescue unfolded
- how Australia can prepare for similar situations.
Australian Medical Assistance Teams
We support these health teams. They:
- work across many disciplines
- respond to disaster zones.
Emergency Alert
We support the Emergency Alert system. Governments use it to send:
- community warnings
- emergency messages to mobile phones and landlines.
Emergency Management LINK (EM-LINK)
Government and other sectors use this online catalog. It gives:
- an overview of emergency services
- updated information for registered users.
National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC)
The NAFC aims to:
- share aerial firefighting resources
- make aerial operations cheaper and more efficient.
More Information
These flyers help businesses and emergency leaders use the framework:
- Business guidance flyer (2MB PDF)
- Emergency Practitioners guidance flyer (2MB PDF)
Triple Zero (000)
We support the Triple Zero emergency line.
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
USAR teams find and save people trapped in structural collapses.
They consist of trained firefighters and other specialists.
They're accredited and ready to help other countries.
Australian Disaster Preparedness Framework
This framework (PDF 1082KB):
- combines local work with international best practice to build skills
- identifies, develops and improves important capabilities for the nation.