Australian Government Assistance for Natural Disasters

Natural disasters such as floods, bushfires and tropical cyclones occur regularly across the Australian continent. They cause more than $1.14 billion damage each year to homes, businesses and the nation's infrastructure, along with serious disruption to communities. Scientific research indicates that more extreme weather events, and large-scale single events with severe cyclones, storms and floods are expected in the future.

The Australian Government has a significant involvement in national emergency management arrangements and recognises the human and financial costs that natural disasters can bring to the community.

• Australian Government Role in National Natural Disasters
  Download the brochure A Snapshot of Assistance following Natural Disasters in Australia from here and read the overview of Australian Government Assistance.
• Natural Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)
  The Natural Disaster Mitigation Program is a national program aimed at identifying and addressing natural disaster risk priorities across the nation. Find information on how to apply to funding and download an application form.
• Regional Flood Mitigation Program (RFMP)
  The former Regional Flood Mitigation Program was an Australian Government initiative to assist state and territory governments and local agencies reduce the cost of flooding in rural, regional and outer metropolitan Australia. This Program has been incorporated into the Natural Disaster Mitigation Program.
• Bushfire Mitigation Program (BMP)
  The Bushfire Mitigation Program is a national program aimed at identifying and addressing bushfire mitigation risk priorities across the nation.
• Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA)
  Emergency Management Australia administers the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) framework on behalf of the Australian Government, in accordance with the terms and conditions determined by the Attorney-General.
• Policy & Research
  Reports, inquiry and research findings about natural disasters can be found here.
• Related Links
  Links to related sites.
• Natural Disasters Publications
  List of publications related to natural disasters.