DCPM Resource Hub

Practical disaster recovery resources for councils

Choose your state

Practical support at every stage of recovery

Disaster recovery involves complex decisions, detailed records and state-specific requirements. The DCPM Resource Hub brings essential information together in one place, helping council teams understand what to focus on and what to prepare as recovery work progresses.

Each state collection is tailored to the terminology, guidance and administering arrangements relevant to that jurisdiction. Select your state to access the resources prepared for your council.

What you’ll find in the Resource Hub

  • 7-Day Recovery Checklist: Help your team organise the first week of disaster recovery.

  • Common DRFA Mistakes: Keep common issues in mind when planning and managing recovery work.

  • Essential Public Assets Guide: Understand essential public assets in the context of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

  • Evidence Capture Guide: Use a practical reference for collecting evidence during disaster recovery.

Audit-Ready Documentation Checklist

Organise evidence, approvals, delivery records and expenditure into a clear audit trail.

Betterment Explained

Understand the difference between eligible reconstruction and betterment, and what to consider when planning additional resilience works.