Despite the increasing prevalence and intensity of extreme weather events, the Australian Red Cross reports that only one in three Australian households have discussed practical emergency plans with their children and even fewer (only 27%) have talked about how to mentally prepare for disasters.
The Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi Week is an annual initiative to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. The campaign encourages people to download the get prepared app and create a personalised RediPlan.
Each year, Resilient Sydney works with the Australian Red Cross to get as many Greater Sydney councils involved. In 2024, 32 Greater Sydney councils and the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils organised EmergencyRedi Week activities.
Australian Red Cross, Greater Sydney Councils, WSROC