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-missionOur 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-peopleReconciliation
Learn about how we are strengthening our connections and partnerships with First Nations peoples and communities.
https://www.naturalhazards.com.au/about-us/reconciliationOur 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-networkPartnerships
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/partnershipsCorporate 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