Natural Hazards Research Australia

Natural Hazards Research Australia’s latest concept submission round is now open, the first step towards developing funded research projects with real impact. Submissions close 5:00pm AEST, 5 September 2025. Learn more: naturalhazards.com.au/news-and-event…

New study by NHRA PhD researcher Dr Suki Jaiswal shows bushfire smoke can cause measurable eye damage—even after brief exposure. Her research will eye protection guidelines for frontline firefighters. Read more 👉 unsw.edu.au/news/2025/07/b…

We're seeking Expressions of Interest for a project to model how animal species respond to fire, supporting DEECA’s post-fire habitat planning. 🗓️ Due 5 Aug 2025 🔗 Details: naturalhazards.com.au/research/resea…

🚨 How does social media really work during a disaster? Join our #HazardousWebinar on #TropicalCycloneAlfred to find out. 🗓 22 July | 11am AEST 🔗 Register: naturalhazards.com.au/news-and-event…

I had the pleasure of presenting part of my PhD research on individual decision-making during flood & bushfire evacuations at the 2025 @ANZDMC on the Gold Coast. Grateful for the great engagement and encouraging feedback I received during and after my talk @HazardsResearch @UNSW

How did communities use social media during #TropicalCycloneAlfred and what can we learn from it? Join our #HazardousWebinar: Disaster through a social media lens 🗓 22 July 2025 🕚 11am AEST 🔗 Insights + expert panel from across QLD 👉 Register: naturalhazards.com.au/news-and-event…

Proud to sponsor 2025 Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference- even prouder to see our research community front & centre! Thanks for visiting our booth, connecting with us & joining the conversation on building a safer, more resilient future together

This #NAIDOCWeek, we honour The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy—reflected in AUSWTREX, where 38 mostly Indigenous women gathered on Ewamian Country to share fire knowledge, culture & leadership. 🔥🖤❤️💛 Read more: naturalhazards.com.au/news-and-event…

EOIs now open: Help shape disaster resilience in NSW’s Northern Rivers. A new project will explore assisted relocations at scale with @NSWReconstruction & local stakeholders. 🗓️ Submit by 4 Aug 2025 💻 Webinar 16 July Details: naturalhazards.com.au/research/resea…

Couldn’t make it to #NHRF25 or just want to relive the highlights? You can now access the Forum collections page, where you’ll find: 🎥 The livestreamed plenary session 📸 Photo 📄 Speaker presentations 📌 Postgraduate research posters naturalhazards.com.au/nhrf25-rescour…

Against a backdrop of increasingly frequent and severe natural hazards #NHRF25 brought together 400+ leaders, researchers and practitioners from across Australia to reimagine disaster resilience. Explore the highlights, videos and resources from NHRF25 naturalhazards.com.au/news-and-event…

New research by Dr Fadia Isaac reveals high trauma rates among bushfire survivors, incl. PTSD & insomnia. She developed Sleep Best-i, a digital tool improving sleep & mental health post-disaster. Read more: naturalhazards.com.au/news-and-event…