Disaster Relief Australia in Sydney, Australia | Community organisation

Disaster Relief Australia

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 372 287

Address: 299 Elizabeth Streey 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.disasterreliefaus.org/

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25.01.2022 Here at Disaster Relief Australia we strive to lead, develop, learn and nurture. We take skills, technology and ideas and bring them together into disaster relief. The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) unites Australia’s non-government aid and international development organisations to strengthen their collective impact against poverty. ACFID aligns our people and ideals with other best in class organisations and we are honoured to be included as one th...eir newest members. Geoff Evans Chief Executive Officer

24.01.2022 The road to recovery is a long one. Disaster Relief Australia will deploy Project Peel volunteers to Batlow 09 - 11 October and 16 - 18 October 2020... Giving the community a hand up, and helping individuals with the many jobs too large to manage on their own. We are always looking for hands, heads and hearts, so if you’d like to help, submit your EOI https://disasterreliefaus.org/volunteer/

23.01.2022 On National Police Remembrance Day, 29 September 2020, Disaster Relief Australia recognises the contribution Police make to the Australian community, and pay our respects to those killed on duty, or died as a result of their duties.

22.01.2022 Disaster Relief Australia is assisting in the creation of the new Zambi Native Refuge in Sydney’s north-west, by reviving the existing Kangaroo Protection Co-op in Dural. Over 3 weekends, Sydney Disaster Relief Team will assist with chainsaw clearance for bushfire prevention, cleaning and painting of existing buildings, perimeter fox fencing, and pathways. #disasterreliefaustralia #builttoserve #community #service #wildlife #retreat #refuge #bushfire #prevention #sydney #nsw #veteran #volunteer #purpose

21.01.2022 It’s a wrap! Kudos to Brian Zammit from Bams Group of companies who coordinates EVERYTHING! From from the purchase of the bus, to the kit out, to the wrapping, to the support from the awesome sponsors tagged and named on the back! ... Thank you Brian and all who help out with #hope #relief #support #aid #volunteer #disaster #response #relief #recovery #veterans #builttoserve #nonprofit #ngo #charity #disasterreliefaustralia

21.01.2022 Our team working away at Cockscomb Veterans Retreat over the weekend received an invite to visit with David Mazzaferri at the Local Government Disaster Coordination Centre at Yeppoon. It was great for the team to improve awareness in preparation for the upcoming disaster season.

17.01.2022 Tailored Accounts has been supporting Disaster Relief Australia since 2019 with valuable advice and services, reducing complexity, and saving time and money so we can focus on what we do best. Founded in 2008 by Harry Hoang, Tailored Accounts are Not-For -Profit Association Specialists, and one of Australia's leading management accountants and consultants, with offices in Brisbane, Canberra, Goulburn and Sydney providing a range of services to more than 200 companies and NFP ...associations. Acting as the "right-hand advisor", Tailored Accounts pride themselves on being the "one-stop shop for business intelligence services". Tailored Accounts focus on giving back to the community extends beyond supporting Disaster Relief Australia, they also provide pro bono service, mentorship and training programs for university students and start-ups. Find out more at http://www.tailoredaccounts.com.au

15.01.2022 Disaster Relief Australia has deployed an Operational Reconnaissance Team (ORT) to Kangaroo Island to assess our ability to contribute further to the recovery efforts on Kangaroo Island following the 2019 bushfires. The team arrived on Kangaroo Island yesterday, has commenced liaising with key representatives overseeing local recovery efforts, and will be connecting with residents to determine how we can best provide aid to those affected. On their advice, we will assess the needs and viability of launching a full operation to assist with the bushfire recovery efforts in this area in the coming weeks.

15.01.2022 Adelaide Disaster Relief Team are off to a strong start after completing their first Service Project over two weekends in the Adelaide Hills. They returned to support the community on their road to recovery after the area was ravaged by bushfire in December 2019, and just look at what they managed to achieve. Well done team!

12.01.2022 Four remote pilots from our Aerial Damage Assessment Team recently completed their Level 3 training with the team at Aviassist. This accredited training covered the use of fixed wing drones, which provide Disaster Relief Australia with the capability to quickly map large areas, allowing us to provide more intelligence to our teams in the field, emergency management agencies, and local communities. #dronesforgood #disasterreliefaustralia #builttoserve

11.01.2022 On World Gratitude Day, Disaster Relief Australia expresses our enormous thanks to our member volunteers, partners, sponsors, donors, the communities we have served, and responders we worked alongside. Disasters represent a massive financial cost, and emotional toll. By providing immediate relief, free of cost, we help communities on the road to recovery sooner. Thank you for your support. ... To volunteer, donate, or find out more, visit us at https://disasterreliefaus.org/

11.01.2022 Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) will be assisting the Canberra Girl Guides tidy up and prepare their Innabaanya Campsite in Majura for upcoming activities. Saturday 3rd October 2020 10am - 4pm Tasks include:... - Basic repairs and painting of existing buildings - General labour - Tree felling and crosscutting - General clearing Volunteering with Disaster Relief Australia is not easy. You’ll dig deep, get dirty, and work hard. You’ll be challenged. If you think you have what it takes, volunteer here https://disasterreliefaus.org/volunteer/

11.01.2022 For those who were unable to join on the 17th, or would like to listen in again https://youtu.be/gWBxWJSHUnk

10.01.2022 Only 2 days to go! Have you signed up to be a DRA volunteer yet? If not, sign up before this Sunday, 29 November to be included as a founding member. As a member of DRA you will have access to benefits such as social events, training, Service Projects, Operational Deployments, professional development and employment opportunities. Plus other benefits including, access to free online Guest Speakers, DRA Merchandise, Members Portal, discounts with partners, DRA branded t-shirt...s and work shirts, regular member check ins and wellness checks. DRA aims to facilitate a culture of lifelong learning and commitment to professional development through training, mentoring and practical experience. So, if you’re committed to serving those in need, then there’s a spot for you in our team. #volunteer #disasterreliefaustralia #builttoserve

10.01.2022 We require individuals brave enough to think they can change the world, and smart enough to have a chance. Theatre Commander - South Australia Part time employment... The Theatre Commander is responsible for the planning, execution and reporting of nominated field engagements within a defined area of operations ensuring adherence to operational governance in support of the national field operations team. This is a part-time fixed term role dictated by operational need. Ideally SA based, candidates will also be considered who have the ability to periodically travel to SA over the operational period within current government travel restrictions. This position must be filled ASAP so do not delay in completing your EOI! Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/DRAJobs

09.01.2022 Service Project Revival Weekend #1 of 3 Sydney Disaster Relief Team & CrossFit New Beginning volunteers have chainsawed, cleared, lifted and shifted a ton or few helping Donna Wilson of Zambi Native Wildlife Sanctuary revive the Kangaroo Protection Co-op. The rejuvenated land and premises becomes the Zambi Native Retreat for Australian native animals including endangered species, a training centre, and educational experience.... An enormous amount of work has achieved 26 & 27 September, and will continue over the next two weekends in October. #builttoserve #volunteers #muscle #hardyakka #stihl #crossfit #native #wildlife #kangaroo #rejuvenate #habitat #breeding #protection #retreat

08.01.2022 Disaster Relief Australia is proud to announce our second DRA Guest Speaker of the 2020 Series. Following the success of Disaster Relief Australia's first speaker session we are excited to announce our next event to be held on Thursday the 17th of September 2020 at 1900 AEST. For this session we will be joined by Nick Garland, a former British army officer who served with the Queen's Dragoon Guards, including on three tours of Helmand Province, Afghanistan. On his first tou...r in 2009 Nick was badly wounded by a rocket propelled grenade, having to be resuscitated in the medivac helicopter as a result of losing six pints (for us Aussies, that's 3.4L - which is around half your circulating volume!) of blood, which was followed by almost a month in a coma. Following a number of surgeries and extensive rehabilitation he rejoined his unit, and within two years was back in Afghanistan leading soldiers of the Brigade Reconnaissance Force on combat operations, for which he was honoured by being Mentioned in Dispatches for gallantry and leadership. Following being medically discharged in 2018 as a result of his injuries, Nick has spoken extensively on resilience and recovery, both mental and physical, and the impact of trauma. This session will be hosted by our National Director of DRTs, Richard Adams who had the honour to serve alongside Nick on his second tour of Helmand Province in 2011/12, and who got to witness his resilience, gallantry and leadership first hand. Please register to listen to his incredible story of confronting and overcoming adversity. If you have a question for Nick, you can also submit that when you register. A Zoom link will be emailed to you at least 48 hours before the session commences. http://bit.ly/GuestSpeakerNickGarland

07.01.2022 Volunteering in her community during and after the Adelaide Hills bushfires, and now nationally with Disaster Relief Australia means an enormous amount to Jodie Turpin, who can’t explain the reward you get from helping others. Disaster Relief Australia are proud to see Jodie’s efforts supporting her community recover from the devastating Cudlee Creek Fires recognised with the prestigious South Australian "Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for outstanding volunteer serv...ice". Jodie is also a Tea Tree Plaza Westfield Local Heroes finalist (to be announced 27 October 2020), with $10,000 to the Lobethal Bushfire Recovery Fund if her nomination is successful. Jodie, and all Disaster Relief Australia volunteers dig deep to give the community a hand up and help residents with the many jobs that are too big for people to tackle on their own. Operation Hannaford logged 10,056 volunteer work hours, saving the community $520,348, but the road to recovery is a long one. Disaster Relief Australia recently returned to the Adelaide Hills, with 28 volunteers from Adelaide Disaster Relief Team providing a further 722 hours of manual labour, reassurance and hope, saving the community $46,300. In her volunteer role as National Logistics Associate (Procurement), Jodie continues to work tirelessly to ensure all Disaster Relief Teams are kitted out, and ready to deploy for the next emergency. More hands, heads and hearts are always needed. Volunteering with Disaster Relief Australia is not easy. You’ll dig deep, get dirty, and work hard. You’ll be challenged. If you’re up for that, submit your EOI here https://disasterreliefaus.org/volunteer/

06.01.2022 Disaster Relief Australia wish our National Partner Mitsubishi Motors Australia a very happy birthday, and congratulations for 40 years Down Under! Engineered beyond tough, the Mitsubishi Triton is a valuable member of the Disaster Relief Australia reconnaissance team currently on Kangaroo Island, assessing the needs and viability of a full scale bushfire relief operation. #builttough #BuiltToServe

04.01.2022 This morning local NSW Batlow residents, Linda and Matt from The 'new' Batlow Hotel were interviewed on the TODAY Show after they were recognised by Matthew McConaughey as local legends. Why are they legends? Because as last summer’s Black Summer bushfires raged down and their local community evacuated, Linda and Matt stayed behind as the town was evacuated to defend their livelihood and to provide support to firefighters. Over the past 5 weeks members of DRA have been back i...n Batlow working in the community as part of our continued bushfire recovery efforts. It is communities such as these that we are raising funds to help as part of our #GivingTuesday Appeal. The donations we receive, and support pledged allows us to purchase equipment and fund the behind the scenes logistics and operations to do the work we do assisting Australian communities devastated by disaster. Thank you also to Linda and Matt for housing, feeding and hydrating our members while we have been in the Batlow area over the past few weeks. It is legends such as you who help our people on the ground in the work they do assisting these communities. To show your support as part of our Giving Tuesday Appeal on 1 December 2020 visit: https://disasterreliefaus.org/giving-tuesday #givingtuesday #disasterreliefaustralia #builttoserve

03.01.2022 Listen to Dr Elizabeth Rushbrook Chair of Disaster Relief Australia and Executive Director of the Metro North Hospital and Health Service QLD, deliver an inspirational talk on how she has overcome adversity and achieved great things in the first of our Guest Speaker Series for 2020. Dr. Rushbrook joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1999, serving as a Senior Medical Officer before becoming Director General of Navy Health Service in 2011, Dr. Rushbrook currently holds the rank of Commodore in the Royal Australian Navy Reserves. In addition to her career in the Royal Australian Navy, she has been the Director of Disability Sports Australia, and now works as the Executive Director of the Metro North Hospital and Health Service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2wBaYJVbPY