Mitsubishi supports veteran-led disaster relief with additional Tritons

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) is expanding its support for Disaster Relief Australia (DRA), providing an additional seven All-New Triton utes to help bolster the organisation’s response capabilities ahead of the upcoming Higher Risk Weather Season.

DRA, a veteran-led not-for-profit, has been active on the NSW Mid North Coast for eight weeks, following significant flooding in May. During this operation, more than 100 volunteers have been deployed weekly to assist with clean-up and recovery efforts.

As part of its largest operation to date, DRA deployed nearly its entire 30-vehicle fleet—supplied by Mitsubishi—into the field. The All-New Tritons travelled nearly 39,000 kilometres, transporting over 500 volunteers and essential equipment to flood-affected areas.

DRA chief executive David Smith said the continued partnership with Mitsubishi is critical to the organisation’s ability to respond quickly.

“The instant access to these reliable vehicles is invaluable. It allows us to rapidly deploy and remain agile on our operations and our delivery of recovery support to communities,” Smith said.

He added that on the recent NSW operation, Mitsubishi’s support enabled the deployment of more than 100 volunteers within 48 hours of a request for assistance.

“Not only is the impact to communities significant, we save hundreds of thousands of dollars in operating costs every year,” he said.

Mitsubishi’s partnership with DRA began during the 2019–2020 Black Summer bushfires, when the carmaker provided vehicles to support the organisation’s efforts from its administrative base in Adelaide.

MMAL chief executive Shaun Westcott said the partnership reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting Australian communities.

“Our partnership with Disaster Relief Australia reflects our belief that Mitsubishi vehicles are more than just a means of transport — they’re tools of resilience. Together, we’re helping communities when it matters most,” Westcott said.

The additional vehicles are intended to strengthen DRA’s year-round capacity to respond to disasters, support local projects, and enable volunteer teams to remain mobile and effective in the field.