About Us

A Closer Look at Our Mission and Values.

Last Updated: July 2026

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About Us

Natural Hazards Research Australia is Australia’s national centre for natural hazard resilience and disaster risk reduction. The Centre was funded for 10 years by the Australian Government on 1 July 2021 as a collaborative research organisation, to address the major challenges arising from natural hazards, including bushfires, floods, cyclones, heatwaves, storms and other hazards. The aim is to deliver usable research and knowledge that creates safer and more resilient communities. The Centre works in the broad emergency management and disaster resilience sector with partners in all states and territories, federal, state and local governments, key industry bodies, the private and not-for-profit sectors, research and other organisations with a stake in protecting Australian communities.

Our Values

The values articulate the essence of Natural Hazards Research Australia, and the qualities that its members aspire the organisation to be as it advances knowledge, innovation and impact.

Respect

We value every voice and treat all people with dignity and fairness.

Excellence

We commit to leading rigorous, evidence-informed outcomes for purposeful impact.

Independent

We maintain autonomy in our research and decision making for public value.

Innovative

We explore new approaches to provide creative solutions to complex issues.

Collaborative

We enable knowledge sharing and foster connections for mutual goals.

Integrity

We are honest and uphold the highest ethical standards in everything we do.

Our Mission

To work with partners and the community on research that is useful, actionable and supportive of better decision-making to save lives and protect communities.

https://www.naturalhazards.com.au/our-mission

Our People

An introduction to our people, including our staff, Board and committees, as well as researchers, end-users and students we work with.

https://www.naturalhazards.com.au/about-us/our-people

Reconciliation

Learn about how we are strengthening our connections and partnerships with First Nations peoples and communities.

https://www.naturalhazards.com.au/about-us/reconciliation

Our Network

We work with many organisations, including academic, emergency management, private sector and government organisations, agencies and associations.

https://www.naturalhazards.com.au/about-us/our-network

Partnerships

Here you can find information about our partnerships and how to start collaborating on new natural hazard research.

https://www.naturalhazards.com.au/about-us/partnerships

Corporate Documents

Natural Hazards Research Australia has developed corporate strategies, research plans and other documents that outline our goals, directions and priorities.

https://www.naturalhazards.com.au/about-us/corporate-documents

We acknowledge the traditional custodians across all the lands on which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders both past, present and emerging. We recognise that these lands and waters have always been places of teaching, research and learning.

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