National Indigenous Disaster Resilience Gathering
5- 7 May 2026
GunaiKurnai Country, Lakes Entrance, VIC
The Gathering welcomes participants from all backgrounds interested in engaging in Indigenous-led conversations on disaster resilience and preparedness.
Event description
The NIDR Gathering is back!
Join us for a multi day on-Country event which celebrates Indigenous leadership and excellence in emergency management, community recovery, disaster resilience and Caring for Country.
If you are from the disaster resilience and emergency management sectors, government, research, non-government organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, Indigenous ranger groups, Native Title groups, and other land and water management organisations, then this event is for you!
From the 5-7 May 2026 we will come together to build awareness, share knowledge, connect, and support an Indigenous-led conversation on disaster resilience.
Across the three days, you will be invited to join keynote addresses, panel discussions and workshops, and have the option of participating in on-Country activities. This will deepen your understanding of Indigenous-led disaster mitigation, response and recovery work being done within communities in Gippsland, Australia and around the world.
NIDR is delivering this unique event in partnership with Jagun Alliance and local organisations Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation, Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust and East Gippsland Shire Council.
On Country Activities
On Wednesday 6 May attendees will have the option of choosing an on Country activity. This is an optional add on to the standard program and will be available for purchase in early 2026.
Location
Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation
27 Scriveners Rd, Kalimna West, Victoria
Accommodation
A beautiful on Country camping experience will be available at Lake Tyers Aboriginal Reserve for an additional cost. Full details will be available shortly.
Alternatively, here are a few alternative accommodation options:
National Indigenous Disaster Resilience Gathering
5-7 May 2026
NIDR is delivering this unique event in partnership with Jagun Alliance and local organisations Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation, Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust and East Gippsland Shire Council.