Helping communities prepare before emergencies Happen

Emergencies can happen at any time. Bushfires, floods, storms, heatwaves, power outages and other disruptions can impact individuals, families, businesses and entire communities.

The Get Ready Program empowers people to take simple, practical steps before an emergency occurs. Through engaging workshops, community conversations and preparedness activities, participants build the knowledge, confidence and plans needed to reduce risk and respond effectively when emergencies arise.

Prepared communities recover faster, experience less disruption and are better positioned to support one another during challenging times.

Why Get Ready?

Research consistently shows that people who prepare before an emergency are more likely to make informed decisions, protect what matters most and recover more quickly.

The Get Ready Program helps participants:

- Understand local hazards and risks
- Develop personalised emergency plans
- Identify vulnerabilities and preparedness gaps
- Build household and business resilience
- Strengthen neighbourhood connections
- Increase confidence in emergency decision-making
- Access trusted emergency information sources

Program Outcomes

The Get Ready Program is designed to create practical action, not just awareness.

Participants will:

1. Understand their risks by identifying the emergencies most likely to affect their household, business or community and understand the impacts they may face.
2. Develop a personal preparedness plan by creating a realistic and achievable plan tailored to their individual circumstances, including family members, pets, health needs and support networks.
3. Build emergency readiness by learning how to prepare an emergency kit, safeguard important information and maintain access to essential supplies during disruptions.
4. Strengthen community connections by exploring how neighbours, community groups and local organisations can work together before, during and after emergencies.
5. Know where to get information by understanding how to access reliable warnings, updates and emergency information from trusted sources.

Who Is It For?

The Get Ready Program can be tailored for:

- Local government
- Community organisations
- Businesses
- Schools and education settings
- Sporting clubs
- Volunteer groups
- Neighbourhood houses
- Community resilience networks
- Residents and households

Workshop Delivery Options

Training X can deliver the Get Ready Program in a variety of formats to suit community needs:

Community workshops: Interactive sessions that help participants identify risks, prepare plans and build confidence through discussion and practical activities.
Community events: Preparedness-focused engagement activities designed for festivals, expos, community days and local events.
Business preparedness sessions: Helping businesses understand continuity planning, workforce preparedness and operational resilience.

Key Topics

Topics can be customised to suit local risks and priorities and may include:

- Bushfire preparedness
- Flood readiness
- Storm and severe weather planning
- Heatwave preparedness
- Power outage planning
- Household emergency planning
- Business continuity
- Community resilience
- Vulnerable persons planning
- Neighbourhood preparedness
- Recovery readiness

Building Resilient Communities Together

Emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility.

The Get Ready Program encourages practical action, meaningful conversations and stronger community connections. By helping people prepare before emergencies occur, communities are better equipped to face challenges, support one another and recover more effectively.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact Training X to discuss how the Get Ready Program can be tailored to your community, organisation or LGA.