Work with emergency services

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This page is for NDIS providers.

group of emergency services workers

It is about how to work together with emergency services.

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It is a good idea to let emergency services know about the people you support.

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Some of your NDIS participants might need a lot of support.

people with disabilities

Emergency services can help people better in emergencies if they know about their needs.

people sitting around a table at a ndis practice standards meeting

That means emergency services and the people you support could plan together.

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You can support them to do that.

people meeting around a table

Some emergency services already work with people with disability to plan for emergencies.

group of older people

NSW Fire and Rescue use technology to keep people safe in the Illawarra.

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Technology means things like computers and phones.

laptop with screenshot of NSW Fire and Rescue

To find out more go to

https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au

group of older people and people with disability

Victoria has a service to help plan for emergencies for

  • Older people
  • People with bad health issues.
Fire truck decorated with sunflowers

A fire service in Adelaide raises awareness for people with hidden disabilities.

Hidden Disabilities organisation logo

To find out more about hidden disabilities go to

https://hidden-disabilities-sunflower.com.au

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Victoria has rules about how services must support people with disability in emergencies.

screenshot of service providers at a meeting

To find out more about the rules go to

https://providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/emergency-management

group of people with disability

Let us know about other emergency services that do things with or for people with disability.

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You can send an email to contact@r4ned.au