Resilient Australia Awards 2025 – Call for nominations from South Australian councils
South Australian councils are encouraged to nominate exceptional programs or initiatives which demonstrate leadership and commitment to fostering community resilience. These Resilient Australia - Local Government Award present an opportunity to start local and national conversations around risk, preparedness, resilience and community recovery.
Nominations are now open until Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Share your project
The Resilient Australia Awards honour initiatives which enhance community resilience to natural disasters and emergencies such as bushfires, floods and other natural disasters. By sharing your success stories, you can:
- gain national recognition for your programs
- share valuable insights and lessons learned
- inspire other communities across the state.
Winners from each state and territory are eligible for two National Awards, providing a platform to showcase South Australia's resilience-building efforts on a broader scale.
How to nominate
If your council has a program or initiative worthy of national recognition, be sure to submit a nomination.
- Review the guidelines: Access the award application guidelines to understand eligibility criteria, award categories and submission requirements.
- Prepare your submission: Gather detailed information about your project, including objectives outcomes and how it has contributed to disaster resilience.
- Complete the application form: Fill out the official application form provided in the guidelines by 3 June 2024.
Submissions for the 2025 awards program must relate to projects or initiatives that commenced after 1 January 2023 or demonstrate significant outcomes or enhancements since 1 January 2023.
View previous winners and learn more about the 2025 award categories and submission process by visiting Resilient Australia Awards – Previous Winners.
South Australian examples of resilience
South Australia has put forward several outstanding initiatives recognised at the Resilient Australia Awards:
- Campbelltown City Council) - Cool Spaces for Summer 2023-2024 (2024 Highly-Commended). This program trialed the use of climate-safe spaces during extreme heatwaves, catering especially to vulnerable groups such as older people, young children, those with chronic health issues and low-income earners. In March 2024, over 300 residents accessed these cool spaces, highlighting the need for future emergency response programs.
- Adelaide Hills - Towards Community Led Emergency Resilience (2023 Winner): Adelaide Hills Council was recognised for its collaborative approach to building disaster resilience within its community. By engaging local residents, businesses and emergency services, the initiative strengthened community networks, improved preparedness planning and enhanced communication during emergencies.
About the Resilient Australia Awards
The Resilient Australia Awards are managed by the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience and sponsored by the Australian Government with participation from state and territory governments.
Discover more about the Resilient Australia Awards on the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience website.