NIDR Gathering 2026
National Indigenous Disaster Resilience (NIDR) is thrilled to announce that the NIDR Gathering 2026 will take place on Gunaikurnai Country, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, from 5-7 May.
Join us for a multi day on-Country celebration of Indigenous leadership and excellence in emergency management, community recovery, disaster resilience and Caring for Country.
This national gathering brings together representatives from disaster resilience and emergency management sectors, government, researchers, non-government organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, Indigenous ranger groups, Native Title groups, and other land and water management organisations 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 event 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.
Program
We have worked hard to curate a program that celebrates the successes of Indigenous disaster mitigation, management and recovery work being done within communities in Gippsland and around the world, including keynote addresses, plenary presentations, workshops, a Welcome Reception (Tues 5 May), On-Country Activities (Wed 6 May), and food, music and art.
This digital version of the NIDR Gathering 2026 program is subject to change. On arrival, delegates will receive a printed version with additional information, beautifully designed by Ivy Hajduk.
Welcome Reception
On Tuesday 5 May, Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation will host a Welcome Reception to celebrate the opening of the NIDR Gathering. Drinks and canapés provided. This is an optional add-on to your Gathering ticket and is listed in the tickets section.
On-Country Activities
On Wednesday 6 May, attendees have the privilege of choosing one of seven immersive, Indigenous-led On-Country activities. This is an optional add-on to the standard program.
- Tour 1 - A day trip to Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust
- Tour 2 - Gippsland Lakes Boat Tour
- Tour 3 - Buchan Caves Reserve Tour
- Tour 4 - Raymond Island Tour
- Activity 1 - Emu Egg Carving
- Activity 2 - Possum Skin Burning
- Activity 3 - Basket Weaving
Registration for these activities is available here.
Accommodation
On-site accommodation is available from Monday 4 May - Friday 8 May at the Lake Tyers Trust.
The camping includes:
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Stretcher
- Dinner on Monday evening
- Breakfast each morning (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
This accommodation is booked separately and is available to purchase here.
Alternatively, here are a few accommodation options we would suggest locally:
Event Artwork: Lionel Rose | Graphic Design: Oumoula McKenzie
Event Details
- Date:
- 5 May 2026 at 12:00 am – 7 May 2026 at 12:00 am
- Venue:
- Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation, 27 Scriveners Rd, Kalimna West, Victoria
- Register here:
- https://events.humanitix.com/nidr-gathering-2026
- Categories:
- Social Sciences; NIDR
Description
National Indigenous Disaster Resilience (NIDR) is thrilled to announce that the NIDR Gathering 2026 will take place on Gunaikurnai Country, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, from 5-7 May.
Join us for a multi day on-Country celebration of Indigenous leadership and excellence in emergency management, community recovery, disaster resilience and Caring for Country.This national gathering brings together representatives from disaster resilience and emergency management sectors, government, researchers, non-government organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, Indigenous ranger groups, Native Title groups, and other land and water management organisations 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 event 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.
Program
We have worked hard to curate a program that celebrates the successes of Indigenous disaster mitigation, management and recovery work being done within communities in Gippsland and around the world, including keynote addresses, plenary presentations, workshops, a Welcome Reception (Tues 5 May), On-Country Activities (Wed 6 May), and food, music and art.
This digital version of the NIDR Gathering 2026 program is subject to change. On arrival, delegates will receive a printed version with additional information, beautifully designed by Ivy Hajduk.
Welcome Reception
On Tuesday 5 May, Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation will host a Welcome Reception to celebrate the opening of the NIDR Gathering. Drinks and canapés provided. This is an optional add-on to your Gathering ticket and is listed in the tickets section.
On-Country Activities
On Wednesday 6 May, attendees have the privilege of choosing one of seven immersive, Indigenous-led On-Country activities. This is an optional add-on to the standard program.
- Tour 1 - A day trip to Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust
- Tour 2 - Gippsland Lakes Boat Tour
- Tour 3 - Buchan Caves Reserve Tour
- Tour 4 - Raymond Island Tour
- Activity 1 - Emu Egg Carving
- Activity 2 - Possum Skin Burning
- Activity 3 - Basket Weaving
Registration for these activities is available here.
Accommodation
On-site accommodation is available from Monday 4 May - Friday 8 May at the Lake Tyers Trust.
The camping includes:
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Stretcher
- Dinner on Monday evening
- Breakfast each morning (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
This accommodation is booked separately and is available to purchase here.
Alternatively, here are a few accommodation options we would suggest locally:
Event Artwork: Lionel Rose | Graphic Design: Oumoula McKenzie
Event Contact
- Name
- NIDR@monash.edu
- Phone
- Organisation
- National Indigenous Disaster Resilience