BioResponse NSW App

Future proofing DPIRD’s emergency response capability

The project was funded through the Digital Restart Fund (DRF) and enabled the development of a customer facing digital solution able to share and receive digital emergency information with rural and regional communities.​

The BioResponse NSW App helps everyone understand, prevent and manage NSW biosecurity threats.

Achievements

The first of its kind, BioResponse NSW is a free, easy to use app that provides users with fast, reliable and up to date information about biosecurity emergencies. This includes real-time notifications and alerts to help people understand what they need to do in the event of a biosecurity emergency.​

Following thorough cyber-security testing, the app was released in June 2024 during the white spot response and has recently been used in the Avian Influenza response.

Engagement

BioResponse NSW was developed over a two-year period by the NSW DPIRD Emergency Management Unit, supported by Local Land Services, Biosecurity Food Safety Systems and the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Digital Transformation team.​

It was co-designed with DPIRD hazard owners, emergency management experts and over 72 farmers/producers from across the state.

Department leading the project

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development