Senator The Hon Jenny McAllister
Minister for Emergency Management
Minister For Cities
Senator for New South Wales
The Hon Kristy McBain MP
Member for Eden-Monaro
Eden-Monaro will be better prepared for and protected from future natural disasters following today's funding announcement through the Albanese Government’s flagship Disaster Ready Fund (DRF).
The successful projects across Eden-Monaro form part of almost $387 million for 164 projects in Round Two of the Albanese Government’s flagship Disaster Ready Fund (DRF).
These projects will significantly reduce disaster risk and build long-term resilience in the face of increasing disasters, and are jointly funded with state, territory or local governments.
Minister for Emergency Management, Jenny McAllister said the government is helping prepare and protect communities before disasters hit.
“Since 2022 half of all local government areas have experienced disaster, some of them more than once.
“We know that our climate is changing, and Australians can expect to experience more intense and more frequent natural disasters, which is why the Albanese Government is acting to prepare and protect communities from natural disasters and their impacts.
“By working with all levels of government to make significant investments in mitigation projects, we are reducing the risks and impacts Australians face during disasters. This means better outcomes for communities while reducing clean up and recovery costs.
The Round Two funding announced today will support projects in every state and territory, with a full list available here: https://nema.gov.au/disaster-ready-fund.
Quotes attributable to the Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy Mcbain:
“I’m incredibly proud the Albanese Government is significantly investing in disaster resilience and risk reduction.
“We know all too well the risks associated with natural disasters – we are getting on with the job of reducing future disaster impacts.
“Eden-Monaro communities will be safer thanks to our Disaster Ready Fund – the first round saw $200 million in Commonwealth funding provided for 185 projects. These projects are now underway across the country.”
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Project Title |
Location |
Description |
Commonwealth Awarded |
Jurisdiction co-contribution |
Total Project Cost |
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CoastGuard - NSW Coast and Estuary Hazard Risk Data Portal |
NSW - Ballina, Bayside (NSW), Bega Valley, Bellingen, Byron, Canada Bay, Canterbury-Bankstown, Central Coast (NSW), Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Eurobodalla, Georges River, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Kempsey, Kiama, Ku-ring-gai, Lake Macquarie, Lane Cove, Lismore, Maitland, Mid-Coast, Mosman, Newcastle, North Sydney, Northern Beaches, Parramatta, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Port Stephens, Randwick, Richmond Valley, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven, Strathfield, Sutherland, Sydney, Tweed, Waverley, Wollongong, Woollahra |
The NSW Coast and Estuary Hazard Risk Data Portal aims to provide a central repository and improve the sharing and accessibility of key coastal and estuary hazard data and information across government (State, Local and Commonwealth) and to other stakeholders. |
$250,000 |
$250,000 |
$500,000 |
|
Psycho-social supports for children, parents/carers and educators to reduce risk of long-term mental health impacts |
NSW - Berrigan, Cabonne, Cootamundra-Gundagai, Dubbo, Forbes, Glen Innes Severn, Gunnedah, Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys, Yass Valley |
Supports for children (3-12) and their parents/carers/educators, living in disaster-impacted areas likely to be impacted by future disasters. Through one-to-one, small group and cohort-wide psycho-social interventions/supports for up to 22 schools/preschools, we will build the adaptive capacity, skills and resilience individuals and groups need to effectively cope with disaster events. |
$4,264,307 |
$2,672,632 |
$6,936,939 |
|
Community Organisations Disaster Adaptation (CODA) project |
NSW - Bega Valley, Eurobodalla, Hawkesbury, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Snowy Monaro |
The Community Organisations Disaster Adaptation (CODA) project builds disaster preparedness and resilience among NGOs and people most vulnerable to disaster impacts and strengthens connections and cooperation between the community, local NGOs and Emergency Management to take action to reduce local disaster risks. |
$2,569,981 |
$2,577,982 |
$5,147,963 |
