Resources
This page has links to R4NED resources and external resources for particular community groups.
Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Victorian Deaf Emergency Info Website about emergency planning for people who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing.
NSW Fire and Rescue: Smoke alarms and Emergency Calls Information for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Physical Disability
Physical Disability of NSW: I’m Okay Website about emergency planning for people with physical disabilities.
Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Health Conditions
MS Australia Crisis Toolkit Codesigned, tailored resources for people living with a disability or a chronic health condition, including Multiple Sclerosis.
Families and Children
Queensland Government: Birdie’s Tree Resources Information and resources to help young children and families grow through natural disasters and disruptive events.
ABC Emergency website: Helping your kids cope with a disaster: Tips to help you talk to children of different ages about how to manage emergencies and disasters.
The Australian Parenting website: Natural disaster preparation Information to help with emergency planning for children and teenagers with disability, autism and additional needs.
Emerging Minds website: Supporting infants and children in disasters: A practice guide and resources for organisations supporting infants, children, parents and/or families who experience a disaster.
Carers and Supporters
Carers NSW Australia: Caring through Crisis A Disaster Planning Handbook, resources and video stories.
General
Managing telecommunications during a natural disaster Videos about how to prepare for when you phone, mobile phone and internet service stop working.
Phoenix Australia: Understanding and recovering from trauma These resources are not disaster specific but have useful tools, particularly for families and children, and carers and supporters.
