ACDP developed in partnership with Aboriginal Affairs NSW (AANSW) to address recommendations from 2020 Bushfire Inquiry, National Agreement on Closing the Gap, NSW Flood Inquiry Response, DCJ Aboriginal Strategy key strategic priorities.
More about Aboriginal Communities Disaster Preparedness- Grant Program
February 2025
What was approved
Approved for Mogo Local Aboriginal Land Council
In consultation with community, develop and implement a Local Emergency Response Plan for Mogo indigenous community to build resilience and preparedness for emergencies including fire, storm and pandemic. This plan must be cognizant of existing plans but will emphasize cultural and Country knowledge and practices not addressed by those plans.
$100,000 was approved by
Executive Director Disaster Welfare and Business ContinuityDate approved
February 2025Location of the project
EurobodallaLocation of the recipient
EurobodallaAbout the grant
Applications approved
2
Applications received
2
Aboriginal Communities Disaster Preparedness- Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Final acquittal must be submitted by 30 July 2026More about Aboriginal Communities Disaster Preparedness- Grant Program
What was approved
Approved for Toomelah Local Aboriginal Land Council
To employee a community engagement officer to work within the Toomelah community to prepare the community for future disasters and the recovery after these emergencies. This employee will be a member of the community to work with the community and emergency services and other key stakeholders.
$99,959 was approved by
Executive Director Disaster Welfare and Business ContinuityDate approved
February 2025Location of the project
Moree PlainsLocation of the recipient
Moree PlainsAbout the grant
Applications approved
2
Applications received
2
Aboriginal Communities Disaster Preparedness- Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
Department of Communities and JusticeProgram term
Final acquittal must be submitted by 30 July 2026More about Aboriginal Communities Disaster Preparedness- Grant Program