Webinar Series: Lead. Connect. Prepare- Disaster Preparedness for Community Organisations

Lead. Connect. Prepare.

Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 9:00am–10:00am AEST | Online

Business continuity is not only about having a plan. It also depends on clear leadership, strong relationships and knowing what matters most when normal operations are disrupted.

This practical webinar looks at the leadership and partnerships that help community organisations remain resilient and keep essential services operating.

We’ll explore:

• Who owns preparedness and continuity within your organisation

• Which services need to continue during disruption

• Who is affected if your organisation cannot operate

• The people, partners and services your organisation depends on

• How strong networks can support continuity and recovery

Participants will also work through the practical “If We Close, What Happens?” activity, considering what disruption could mean after four hours, one day, three days and one week.

Facilitated by Stephen Woods from Employee Wellness Australia, with Ready Together.

You’ll leave with a clearer picture of your critical services, organisational dependencies and practical actions that can strengthen your preparedness.

This session is part of the Keeping Services Open: Preparedness for Community Organisations webinar series, based on the ACOSS Six Steps to Disaster Resilience.

Coming up in the series:

Session 3 – Preparing Others & Test. Improve.

Wednesday 25 November 2026 | 9:00am–10:00am AEST | Online

Each session has its own registration, so make sure you register separately for the sessions you would like to attend.

Free to attend. Online. Community organisations and service providers are welcome.

This activity supports community organisations to strengthen preparedness, continuity and long-term resilience following the South Queensland Severe Storms and Rainfall, 24 December 2023–3 January 2024.

Please share with community organisations, neighbourhood centres, charities, small NFPs and service providers that could benefit.

Ready Together acknowledges the Kombumerri families of the wider Yugambeh Language Region, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and gather. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to land, waters and community.

Assistance provided by the Australian and Queensland governments through the jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Although funding for this product has been provided by both the Australian and Queensland Governments, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views of either Government.