Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00817:reg:5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00817
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5
Character Range: 3707–4839

5  Prescribed program
 (1) For the purposes of subsection 33(1) of the Act, the Natural Hazards and Disaster Resilience Research Centre Program (the program) is prescribed.
 (2) The program supports research, education and training in relation to natural hazards and disasters in a changing climate, by providing funding for the establishment and operation of the Natural Hazards and Disaster Resilience Research Centre, which is to:
 (a) conduct research relating to the management and impacts of natural hazards and disasters; and
 (b) provide financial assistance, including scholarships, for students in a field related to natural hazards and disaster resilience and management; and
 (c) conduct vocational education and training programs relating to natural hazards and disaster management.
 (3) The purposes of the program are to:
 (a) protect human life and minimise harm and suffering; and
 (b) assist emergency service agencies and communities to prepare for, respond to and recover from natural hazards and disasters; and
 (c) translate research into tools and technology for responding to natural hazards and disasters.