<v Audio Descriptions> A white screen appears and the tri-coloured, cube-shaped R4NED logo forms from left to right, in the middle of the screen, with the words ‘Resources for NDIS Emergency and Disaster Management’ below. Upbeat instrumental music plays in the background.
<v Audio Descriptions> Inside a house. There is close-up of a male firefighter in uniform who appears in front of a window with sheer curtains across it. The firefighter is bald and has square-shaped glasses. To his right, a bright blue hexagon insert shows a female Auslan interpreter.
Simon De Silva: Hi, I’m Simon, and I’m a Firefighter from Fire and Rescue New South Wales.
<v Audio Descriptions> The R4NED logo forms on bottom screen left with the caption ‘Simon De Silva, Senior Firefighter, Fire and Rescue NSW’.
<v Audio Descriptions> Simon is joined on his left by a female firefighter who has dark hair that is tied up and is signing in Auslan with her hands (an audio voice speaks simultaneously). The R4NED logo forms on bottom screen left with the caption ‘Leyla Craig, Disability Inclusion and Engagement Office, Fire and Rescue NSW’.
Leyla Craig: And I’m Leyla, a Disability Inclusion and Engagement Officer from Fire and Rescue New South Wales.
<v Audio Descriptions> Close-up of Simon.
Simon De Silva: We’re here today to tell you about how NDIS Providers and NDIS Participants living in the community can work together with emergency services during emergency and disaster events like bushfires, floods and the COVID 19 pandemic.
<v Audio Descriptions> Leyla and Simon appear together. Leyla signs in Auslan (an audio voice speaks simultaneously).
Leyla Craig: We’re also here to give you some useful tips for preparing and practising at home.
<v Audio Descriptions> Close-up of Simon.
Simon De Silva: Most people think that emergency and disaster events will never happen to them.
<v Audio Descriptions> Footage of a bushfire burning a home with trees in the background is shown, followed by a flooded rural town with submerged houses.
Simon De Silva: In Australia, we’re experiencing increasing numbers of natural disasters every year and it’s important for NDIS Participants and Providers to be ready.
<v Audio Descriptions> Leyla and Simon appear together. Leyla signs in Auslan (an audio voice speaks simultaneously).
Leyla Craig: In just a few steps you can prepare yourself and rest assured that you will know what to do should the time come.
<v Audio Descriptions> Close-up of Leyla. Leyla signs in Auslan (an audio voice speaks simultaneously).
Leyla Craig: Having an individual emergency plan is the first step.
Sometimes we can keep these things in our heads like a list of what items we would take if we had to evacuate quickly.
But it’s better to write it down.
Your NDIS Provider may be able to help you with that, or perhaps a family member or friend.
<v Audio Descriptions> Leyla and Simon appear together. Leyla signs in Auslan (an audio voice speaks simultaneously).
Leyla Craig: Then you can update it as needed and share it with others.
You can find a simple template on this website to get you started.
<v Audio Descriptions> Footage of a laptop is shown and slowly zooms in on the laptop screen which shows the R4NED website. The NDIS Participants ‘Plan and Prepare’ page is shown. The cursor moves by itself down the bottom of the page over the ‘Get Started’ box and to the ‘Make a plan’ box.
<v Audio Descriptions> Close-up of Leyla. Leyla signs in Auslan (an audio voice speaks simultaneously).
Leyla Craig: Having a Go Bag ready or a checklist for preparing one is also an easy step you can take.
<v Audio Descriptions> Close-up of Simon.
Simon De Silva: Once you’ve got those two things in place, it’s also useful to think about where and how you and your NDIS Provider access information about emergencies and disasters when they happen.
<v Audio Descriptions> Footage is shown of someone’s hands scrolling through the ABC Emergency website, ‘How to listen to ABC Radio in an emergency’ page, with emergency planning papers on the table in front.
<v Audio Descriptions> Close-up of Simon.
Simon De Silva: For the most up to date information, the ABC is the national emergency broadcaster by TV, Radio and the ABC emergency website.
<v Audio Descriptions> Leyla and Simon appear together.
Simon De Silva: Their details and other useful sites can be found on this website.
<v Audio Descriptions> Close-up of Simon.
Simon De Silva: It’s important to remember that calling 000 should only be used if you require serious or immediate response from police, ambulance or fire services.
000 does not provide information about emergency and disaster events.
<v Audio Descriptions> Leyla and Simon appear together. Leyla signs in Auslan (an audio voice speaks simultaneously).
Leyla Craig: Did you know that many emergency services like the one we work for, can assist you with advice on being prepared for an emergency?
As an NDIS Participant, if you have support needs that might make evacuation challenging, it can be a good idea to make contact with your local emergency services to discuss.
They may also be able to talk with you about local evacuation centres and facilities.
<v Audio Descriptions> Close-up of Simon.
Simon De Silva: Remember, this is something you need to do before an emergency or disaster has occurred.
<v Audio Descriptions> Leyla and Simon appear together.
Simon De Silva: The same goes for practical checks, like ensuring smoke alarms are working and practising evacuation drills in your home.
<v Audio Descriptions> Footage is shown of a woman in a home, reaching up to the ceiling and replacing the case of a smoke detector.
<v Audio Descriptions> Leyla and Simon appear together. Leyla signs in Auslan (an audio voice speaks simultaneously).
Leyla Craig: Finally today, we’d like to emphasise that having the right mindset about emergencies and disasters underpins everything else we’ve talked about.
We understand that sometimes people would rather not think about these things, but once you get started, it’s easier than you think.
<v Audio Descriptions> Close-up of Leyla. Leyla signs in Auslan (an audio voice speaks simultaneously).
Leyla Craig: Awareness and action are the keys to planning, preparing and practising.
<v Audio Descriptions> Leyla and Simon appear together.
Simon De Silva: Think about the steps you can take.
<v Audio Descriptions> Leyla smiles as Simon talks.
Simon De Silva: Talk to your NDIS Provider about how to be prepared for an emergency and remember that our colleagues, your local emergency services are there to support you too.
<v Audio Descriptions> The screen fades, and a white screen appears and the tri-coloured, cube-shaped R4NED logo forms from left to right, in the middle of the screen, with the words ‘Resources for NDIS Emergency and Disaster Management’ below. Upbeat instrumental music plays in the background.