Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness planning  for people with disability

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Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN)

Emergency Preparedness planning  for people with disability and supporters - a practical interactive session

Lockyer Room, Ipswich Civic Centre

Everyone has a role to play in planning for how they can stay safe in a disaster. People with disability may also have additional support needs to consider when making an emergency preparedness plan. This a practical and interactive session for people with disability, their carers and support network, to start their own emergency preparedness plan – so you know what to do to stay safe in the case of a disaster. Come along any time from 9.30am for a 10am start. We will enjoy a free lunch at 12pm. There is the opportunity to continue planning together after 12pm. With support from guest speakers:Michelle Villeneuve , Centre for Disability Research and Policy, The University of SydneyPeter Tully, Queenslanders with Disability Network Peer Leader and Kristie Mckenna, Ipswich City Council Council Emergency Management Officer, you will: <ul><li>Learn about disaster risks in the Ipswich area, and where to go for information</li><li>Learn about the four steps to increase your preparedness</li><li>Start your own emergency preparedness plan using the Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness Workbook</li></ul>If you have someone in your life you would like to have involved in the conversation - a family member, friend or support worker - bring them along! Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness workbook is a conversation guide to help people with disability identify their support needs, and tailor their emergency preparedness planning to their support needs, together with their support network. You can find the workbook here: https://collaborating4inclusion.org/pcep/

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