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Setting a New Standard in Disaster Resilience

Australians are facing more frequent and severe disasters — but together, we can be ready. ReadyTakeAction is a nationwide resilience initiative helping households, communities, and governments prepare before disasters strike — and recover faster when they do.
Every year, Australia experiences devastating floods, storms, and bushfires — leaving billions in damages and lives forever changed. Yet, more than 60% of households have no emergency plan. The ReadyTakeAction program is changing that. It’s Australia’s first community-wide disaster readiness platform — combining innovative technology, local community leadership, and volunteer outreach to help every Australian safeguard their family, property, and livelihood.
We believe that preparedness should not be a privilege — it’s a right. With ReadyTakeAction, we’re setting a new national standard in community disaster readiness by combining smart technology, community leadership, and local action to build a safer, stronger Australia.
Transforming Disaster Preparedness in Australia

Every year, disasters cost Australian communities billions of dollars — but the true price is measured in lost lives, livelihoods, and wellbeing. Over 60% of households still have no emergency plan, and many communities remain vulnerable when disasters strike.

ReadyTakeAction bridges that gap. It’s more than technology — it’s a nationwide movement designed to:

• Help families get ready: In just 15 minutes, households can create a tailored emergency plan built for their location, property, and family.

• Protect what matters most: From home and insurance documentation to evacuation routes and live alerts, everything needed before, during, and after disaster is in one secure place.

• Empower communities: Local volunteers and neighbourhood networks bring people together, ensuring no one is left behind.

• Guide recovery: After disaster, families can access grants, insurance support, and mental health resources to rebuild sooner and stronger.

Through this initiative, we're shifting Australia’s focus from reactive disaster response to proactive disaster prevention.

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Our Role: A Charity Raising the Bar

As the national charity leading this program, ADRO is more than a coordinator — we’re changemakers.

We're working directly with people, households, farmers, governments, community groups, Indigenous leaders, schools, and businesses to ensure ReadyTakeAction reaches every community, including those most at risk, disadvantaged or underserved.

Our trained volunteers and outreach teams will visit towns, schools, and community centres across the country — helping Australians set up their plans, understand their risks, and access the digital tools they need to protect their families, homes, animals, and livelihoods.

We’re not just talking about resilience. We’re building it — street by street, family by family.

Community and Technology Working Together

The ReadyTakeAction platform combines advanced AI technology with real-world community leadership. It:

• Monitors multiple data sources to identify potential threats before they escalate.

• Works offline during disasters when power or internet is down — delivering life-saving guidance and alerts regardless of connectivity.

• Connects people through local volunteer networks for on-the-ground assistance.

• Equips every household with practical tools, resources, and recovery support.

It’s the first system of its kind that spans the entire disaster lifecycle — from preparedness, to response, to recovery.

Building a Culture of Preparedness

Through ReadyTakeAction, we're driving a cultural shift toward shared responsibility. We’re helping Australians move beyond survival toward preparedness as empowerment — giving everyone the means to act early, protect what they love, and support their neighbours.

This program core mission: To empower Australians with the knowledge, tools, and community connections they need to withstand and recover from disasters, works in conjunction with meeting our charitable purpose.

Together, we can save lives, protect communities, and create a more resilient future for every Australian.

Join the Movement

Be part of a new national standard for preparedness. Whether you’re a household, business, school, or local council — ReadyTakeAction can help you get ready before the next emergency strikes.

Your Preparedness

By understanding the risks and taking simple steps now, you can significantly minimise potential damage, protect your loved ones, and most importantly, save lives. Your effective preparation involves understanding your risks and having a plan. Here’s how you can get ready:

Preparedness can save lives.
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Bushfires

Know your risk: Understand your local bushfire risk level.

Create a Bushfire Plan: Decide what you will do, when you will do it, and where you will go if a bushfire threatens. Include plans for your pets.

Prepare your property: Maintain your property by clearing gutters, removing flammable materials, and ensuring adequate water supplies.

Emergency Kit: Pack an emergency kit with essentials like water, food, first-aid supplies, a radio, and important documents.

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Floods

Monitor warnings: Stay informed about weather forecasts and flood warnings from official sources.

Know evacuation routes: Identify safe evacuation routes from your home and community.

Secure your home: Move valuable items to higher ground and consider sandbagging if time permits.

Have an Emergency Kit: Ensure your kit is waterproof and accessible.

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Storms and Cyclones

Secure outdoor items: Bring in or tie down anything that could be blown away by strong winds.

Stay indoors: During severe storms, stay inside and away from windows.

Have an Emergency Kit: Essential items are crucial if power is lost.

Generator Safety: If using a generator, ensure it is operated safely outdoors and away from windows.

Remember: Always follow the advice of emergency services.

Some Great Tips

  • Review your insurance: 
    Review your property, health, and life insurance policies. Consider flood insurance if you live in a flood-prone area. Having adequate coverage can significantly speed up recovery.
  • Record your home inventory: 
    Create a record of your home and belongings. Take photos or videos of your interior, exterior, and personal items. Store a copy of this inventory, along with your insurance documents, in your Family Preparedness Kit.
  • Put aside some money: 
    Maintain an emergency savings account. Keep a small amount of cash in a safe place at home for use during power outages or evacuations when banks may be inaccessible.
  • Have escape routes and meeting points:
    Identify safe escape routes within your home and establish pre-determined meeting locations for different emergency scenarios (e.g., a nearby landmark for a home-based emergency, or a location outside your town for a wider evacuation). Discuss these with your family, involving children in the process.
  • Be prepared to evacuate:
    Keep your car's fuel tank full if an evacuation seems likely. Plan to take one vehicle per family to reduce congestion. If you don't own a car, arrange transport with friends or family. If instructed, leave immediately. Leave early to avoid severe weather. Follow recommended routes and avoid flooded areas or downed power lines.
  • Monitor the weather and conditions:
    Modern technology makes it easier than ever to stay updated on weather conditions. Stay updated via local weather reports and emergency services.
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