An interactive resource showing Australian disasters on a map.
DISASTERMAPPER
An interactive resource plotting
Australia’s disasters on the map
DINGO CREEK
Interactive game where students
travel back in time to save Dingo Creek
Disaster Resilience Education For Schools
For teachers and students, this toolkit of disaster resilience education resources focuses on both individual and community resilience, vital components to developing a shared understanding of the critical role everyone plays in developing a disaster resilient Australia.
Resources are designed to be flexible to individual learning styles and are aligned to curriculum.
In this week!
Gundagi Flood 1852
25 June
On 25 June 1852 the Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai experienced an extreme flood that swept through most of the town and the surrounding countryside, leaving only three houses standing. In total 89 people died which was approximately one third of the entire population. Gundagai was later relocated to a higher and safer position.
Latest News
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A partnership between triple j and the Australian Red Cross has led to the development of a recovery playlist to help young people who have experienced significant trauma.
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The Salvation Army has released a new DVD and website aimed at supporting communities affected by last years floods and cyclones.
