Practise and review your plan

Practise your plan

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It is important to practise your plan often.

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This will help you know what to do if an emergency or disaster happens.

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It will also help you stay calm in an emergency or disaster.

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You need to make sure that the people who support you know your plan.

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We have an info sheet that can help you practice your plan.

Check your plan

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It is important to check your plan from time to time to see if it is still right for you.

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If things in your life change you need to make sure it is in your plan.

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This might be changes to do with

  • Where you live
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  • Who supports you
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  • Your support needs
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  • Your health. 
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You should check your plan if you know that an emergency or disaster is about to happen.

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This might be after a warning about a bushfire or flood.

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You could check your plan

  • 1 time every year
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  • And after an emergency or disaster.