Develop Your Emergency Plan: RediPlan Workshop Series

Develop Your Emergency Plan:
RediPlan Workshop Series

Free community workshops presented by the Mount Alexander Shire Bushfire Recovery Team and Australian Red Cross

When emergencies happen, having a plan can make a significant difference. Whether it's bushfire, storm, flood, prolonged power outages, or other unexpected events, being prepared helps you make informed decisions, reduce stress, and support those around you.

Join the Mount Alexander Shire Bushfire Recovery Team and Australian Red Cross for a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you develop your own personalised emergency plan using the RediPlan framework.

These workshops provide a supportive environment to think through your circumstances, consider the risks that may affect your household, and take practical steps towards being better prepared for emergencies.

What you'll learn

During the workshop, we'll explore:

• What preparedness means and why it matters

• Why planning ahead can make a difference during emergencies

• How to prepare mentally and emotionally for emergency situations

• How to assess the risks and strengths unique to your household

• Practical actions you can take before an emergency occurs

• How to complete your own RediPlan

• Ways to build preparedness within your family, neighbourhood and community

What is a RediPlan?

A RediPlan is a practical emergency planning tool developed by Australian Red Cross. It helps individuals and households think through what they would do before, during and after an emergency, including who they may need to support, where important information can be found, and how they will stay connected.

By the end of the workshop, you'll have started developing an emergency plan tailored to your circumstances that you can continue to refine and update over time.

Community lunches

Several workshop locations host established community lunch programs on the day of the workshop. Residents are welcome to attend these lunches before the session, providing an opportunity to connect with others in the community before developing their emergency plan. Community lunch details for participating venues are included below.

Who should attend?

These workshops are suitable for:

• Residents of all ages

• Homeowners, renters and property managers

• Individuals living alone

• Families and carers

• Community members wanting to better understand how to prepare for emergencies

No previous emergency planning experience is required.

What you'll take away

By attending, you'll leave with:

✅ A better understanding of emergency preparedness

✅ Practical tools to help you prepare for future emergencies

✅ Greater confidence in making decisions during challenging situations

✅ A personalised emergency plan tailored to your circumstances

✅ Information about additional preparedness and resilience resources available within the community

Accessibility

All venues are wheelchair accessible and include accessible parking and accessible restroom facilities.

These workshops have been designed as interactive, in-person sessions to support participation, discussion and questions. Online attendance will not be available, and sessions will not be recorded.

Registration

Attendance is free, but registrations are essential.

Please select your preferred workshop location when booking.

Please register for one of the following sessions.

Workshop 1

📅 Wednesday 11 November
🕑 2:00pm
📍 Maldon Neighbourhood Centre
1 Church Street, Maldon VIC 3463

🍴 Community Lunch Available

The Maldon Community Lunch is held from 12pm-1pm each Wednesday during school terms. Attendees are welcome to attend lunch before the workshop.

Learn more: https://www.maldonnc.org.au/maldon-community-lunch [maldonnc.org.au]

Workshop 2

📅 Tuesday 17 November
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Newstead Community Centre
9 Lyons Street, Newstead VIC 3462

Workshop 3

📅 Friday 20 November
🕑 2:00pm
📍 Harcourt Valley Community House
23 Station Street, Harcourt VIC 3453

🍴 Community Lunch Available

Community lunch is held from 12pm - 1:30pm each Friday during school terms. Attendees are welcome to join the lunch before attending the workshop.

Learn more: https://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Community-and-Wellbeing/Community-directory/Harcourt-Valley-Community-House [mountalexa...vic.gov.au]

Workshop 4

📅 Tuesday 24 November
🕑 2:00pm
📍 Castlemaine Community House
30 Templeton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450

🍴 Community Lunch Available

Castlemaine's Community Lunch is held each Tuesday from 12:30pm - 1:30pm during school terms.
Attendees are welcome to enjoy lunch before attending the workshop.
Lunch is usually hosted at the Castlemaine Town Hall (25 Lyttleton Street).

Note: If local roadworks or facility upgrades occur nearby, it occasionally shifts temporarily to the Senior Citizens Centre on Mechanics Lane, so it's always a good idea to check their notice board

Learn more: https://cch.org.au/castlemaine-community-lunch/