Risk reduction

Reducing disaster risk is critical. The Australian Government does this by funding mitigation projects, such as infrastructure upgrades through programs like the Disaster Ready Fund.

Disaster Ready Fund

The Australian Government’s principal initiative for disaster resilience and risk reduction.

Disaster Risk Reduction Package

The program helped reduce disaster risk and strengthen Australia’s resilience before being replaced by the Disaster Ready Fund.

National Emergency Management Stockpile

Rolling out critical goods and services quickly to Australians hit by disaster.

Public Safety Mobile Broadband

The Public Safety Mobile Broadband will offer emergency services fast, safe and secure communication.

Preparing Australian Communities Program - local

The Government is helping communities prepare for disasters through 158 funded projects.

Coastal and Estuarine Risk Mitigation Program

Funding projects to reduce the impacts of coastal disasters across Australia. The program ended in 2023.

A photo of Annie Robinson of the Disaster Ready Fund

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