The extent of the damage caused by natural disasters depends on the type of disaster, intensity of the event, the structural integrity of existing infrastructure, preparedness of communities, and the support available after the disaster. In Australia, the most common natural disasters include bushfires, floods, cyclones, droughts, and heatwaves.
Natural disasters are inevitable and somewhat predictable. We prepare for disasters by:
In a disaster zone, Global Care volunteers are considered “second responders”. Following on after the emergency services, our tasks generally involve:
Typically, communities take 5+ years to fully recover from a disaster. As a locally led mission, local Global Care operations are able to stay on the ground and offer long-term support for affected communities.
During the recovery phase, the needs of a community change. Some of the ways we can support a community to recover include:
Rick is an elderly gentleman living on a large property just outside of Taree, NSW. In January 2020, a tornado came through his property and completely destroyed his home. Once Global Care volunteers caught wind of the disaster, they immediately responded to help Rick get back on his feet.
Fill out the volunteer form on this page to register your interest here.
If a disaster occurs in your region and we need additional volunteers, we will contact you!
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