EmergencyRedi Week 2025

Australian Red Cross is leading a national call to action this September with EmergencyRedi Week 2025 (15-21 September) dedicated to encouraging all people living in Australia to prepare for emergencies and disasters before they strike. Activities and events will take place throughout September and beyond, sparking conversations and practical steps communities and individuals can take to stay safe.

With natural hazards and extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe, taking the time to make preparedness part of everyday life has never been more important.

What is EmergencyRedi Week?

Held annually each September, EmergencyRedi Week raises awareness about the crucial steps to get prepared and provides the practical tools you need to take action.

Take one step at a time:

• Get in the know: Understand your risk
• Get connected: Connected communities help each other
• Get organised: Create a practical and psychological emergency RediPlan
• Get packing: Build and maintain an emergency kit

Throughout the month, Australian Red Cross and our partners will be hosting community events, Pillowcase and EmergencyRedi workshops, and sharing preparedness resources across Australia.

Why preparedness matters

Research and frontline experience show that being practically and psychologically prepared helps protect people, pets, and property when disaster hits and enables faster recovery. Taking small steps now makes a lasting impact, whether you live in a disaster-prone region or not.

Let’s look out for each other and help build stronger, safer, and more resilient communities.

Australian Red Cross National Resilience Director, Nichola Krey, said that there’s no room for complacency when it comes to getting prepared.

“If Cyclone Alfred has taught us anything, it’s that extreme weather events can happen anywhere in Australia. For many of the hardest-hit communities, this was the first time they had experienced an extreme weather event, and they were caught unawares.

How you can get ready

Emergencies can strike at anytime, anywhere and without warning. The good news is, it's easy to protect yourself, the people you love and the things you value most.

• Create an emergency RediPlan
• Attend an EmergencyRedi workshop EmergencyRedi workshops
• Download Australian Red Cross’ the free Get Prepared App (co-created with NRMA Insurance) from Apple store or Google Play  
• Learn more on preparing children for emergencies via the Pillowcase Workshops
• Take the Disaster Quiz to learn about risks and preparedness
• Speak to family, friends or neighbours about making a plan together
• Check your own household emergency kit and contacts 

You can read more about how to get EmergencyRedi using our preparedness resources and guides.

Prepare before it’s here

If you’d like to book a workshop, access resources, or learn more about EmergencyRedi Week, visit redcross.org.au/prepare