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Who we are
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) was created to help reduce the impact of future disasters across NSW and to support communities to recover more quickly.
When disasters happen, our teams work closely with emergency services and local leaders to understand what communities need. Once the immediate danger has passed, we lead recovery efforts in partnership with communities and other organisations to help people rebuild and move forward.
Our projects
NSW Reconstruction Authority coordinates the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) in NSW to help councils and communities recover and rebuild after natural disasters.
The Resilient Lands Program is unlocking much needed land to provide safer places for people to live across the Northern Rivers.
The Resilient Homes Program is providing assistance to homeowners to improve the resilience of eligible residential properties already affected by flooding.
The NSW Reconstruction Authority has developed Australia’s first State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP).
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is now in the process of finalising guidelines that outline how disaster adaptation planning will be undertaken in NSW.
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The Australian Government established the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) to help communities protect themselves against the impacts of natural hazards across Australia.
Rebuilding so that communities are better prepared. This includes working with key stakeholders to reconstruct housing, essential assets and infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
How is the RA helping NSW prepare for the future?
The State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP) is a NSW Government plan that guides how we manage risk from natural hazards like floods, bushfires, storms, cyclones and coastal erosion. It helps us understand these hazards, reduce their impacts, and better prepare our communities for the future.
This work is vital. It helps protect homes and businesses, supports faster recovery, and strengthens the safety and resilience of communities right across NSW.
How the State Disaster Mitigation Plan is helping build a safer and more resilient NSW.
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Emergency contacts
Call Triple Zero (000) immediately in life-threatening situations (TTY: 106 if you are hearing/speech impaired).
If you require assistance due to a flood, storm or tsunami emergency, contact NSW State Emergency Service (SES).
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