This page helps you make a plan for if emergencies and disasters happen.
Plan with your NDIS provider
Some people work with their NDIS provider to plan for emergencies and disasters.
We have a guide to help you plan together.
To read the guide go to
Make your own plan
You can also make your own plan for what to do in an emergency or disaster.
The plan will also help others to support you in the best way.
There are many ways to make a plan.
We made a form to help you make your plan.
You can fill it in online and then
- Save it on your computer
- Print it out
To look at our form go to
We also have a guide to help you get ready for making your plan.
The guide has information about other websites and forms you can use.
To read our guide go to
Some people need support to get out of their home or workplace in an emergency.
This might be because they
- are in a wheelchair
- have high medical support needs
It is a good idea to make another plan if you need support to get out in an emergency.
This plan is called a personal emergency evacuation plan.
For information that will help you do this plan go to
https://www.disabilityaccessconsultants.com.au/personal-emergency-evacuation-plans-peep-templates
P CEP
P CEP is short for person centred emergency preparedness.
P CEP is information for people with disability and communities about getting ready for emergencies.
It can help you make your own emergency plan for what you need.
For more information about P CEP go to
You can also watch videos about how people have used the P CEP information.
To watch the videos go to this website
https://qdn.org.au/disability-inclusive-disaster-risk-reduction
The Red Cross also has information to help you get ready for emergencies.
To look at them go to
- The website https://www.redcross.org.au/#prepare
- Get their app on your phone https://www.redcross.org.au/get-prepared-app
Flagstaff also has information to help you get ready.
You can
- Go to their website at https://emberapp
- Get their app on your phone https://emberapp.com.au/download
To learn more about ember you can watch a short ABC video.
To watch it go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6y56RmLGhE
Have a go bag
You will have to leave your home very quickly in an emergency or disaster.
It is a good idea to have a bag ready for when you have to leave.
We call this a go bag.
Your go bag should have all the important things you need like your medical information.
The Australian Red Cross and Ember have checklists to help you with your go bag.
To look at the lists go to
Keep things in your go bag that can help you relax.
This might be things like
- Headphones that block out noise
- Toys that feel heavy in your hand.
Ember has a checklist of things you could pack to help stay calm
To look at the checklist go to https://emberapp.com.au/preparability
Make a plan for your pets
If you have pets you should also make an emergency plan for them.
The NSW Government has information about getting pets ready for emergencies.
To read the information go to
https://www.nsw.gov.au/pets-and-livestock
Ember has an Easy Read checklist to help you get your pets ready.
To look at the checklist go to
https://emberapp.com.au/Pet-essentials-in-an-emergency
Plan for when your phone does not work
You might be in an area where your phone or internet does not work.
This Government website has tips about how to plan for if this happens.
To read the tips go to
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/communications-emergencies-natural-disasters
Keep useful things in your car
It is a good idea to keep useful things for emergencies or disasters in your car.
Ember has a checklist about things to keep in your car for an emergency or disaster.
To look at the checklist go to
Get to know your neighbours
Knowing your neighbours can help you a lot in an emergency or disaster.
They can help you or you can support each other.
The Australian Red Cross has some tips that can help you
- Get to know your neighbours better
- Have more people who support you
- Stay safe in emergencies and disasters.
To read the tips go to https://www.redcross.org.au/emergencies/connected