In Australia we are exposed to many hazards
Fires, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and extreme weather

These natural events transform into natural disasters 
when lives are lost, and property is destroyed

Geoscience Australia understands these hazards and the risks they pose to communities

As our population grows, people and infrastructure become exposed to hazards,
It is not enough to simply respond, we must prepare.

To protect the vulnerable we must understand the risks they face
And managing the impact of natural hazards 
to avoid disaster.

How do we ensure Australia's community safety?

We must recognise the worst case, to plan for the best outcome
and consider how we develop our unique landscape 
Combining short-term response and long term planning 
Making decisions based on evidence specific to Australia's circumstances

This is the work of Geoscience Australia

In times of confidence and crisis
It models and measures the hazards that put us in danger.

It identifies what parts of Australia are most at risk 
And assesses the potential financial and social costs
Facing our environment, our industries and the people they support

We must understand how hazards impact our society
To allow communities to prepare for emergencies
To provide advice to prevent emerging disasters 
To build a safer and more resilient future, for us all

Geoscience Australia, applying geoscience to Australia's most important challenges