Connect, Prepare, and Thrive

Emergencies and severe weather events can happen at any time. Being prepared can help you feel more confident and know what to do when you need extra support. Join QDN and Ipswich City Council for a free, inclusive and accessible two-part workshop about Person-centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP). P-CEP is a practical approach that helps people with disability and people with additional health or support needs to plan for emergencies based on their individual needs, circumstances and support networks. Together, we’ll explore how to prepare for events such as: • Severe weather events like storms and cyclones • Heatwaves • Power outages • Other emergencies that may affect your support needs. The workshops are designed to be inclusive, accessible, fun and free. You’ll learn practical steps to help you prepare for an emergency and make a plan that works for you. Please attend both sessions, The workshop is delivered across two parts, and it is important to attend both. Part A: Monday 23 November, 10AM to 12PM Part B: Monday 30 November, 10AM to 12PM In Part A you will: • Identify your strengths and support needs in everyday life • Know your level of emergency preparedness and learn about your disaster risk. In Part B you will: • Plan for how you will manage your support needs in an emergency • Communicate the plan with the people in your support network and address gaps through collaboration. Who should attend? This workshop is for people with disability, their family members/ carers, supporters and allies. Assistance provided by the Australian and Queensland governments through the jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.