Resources

Spend some time looking through our resources section. We have a range of educational resources for families, children, yourself, businesses and communities. These include factsheets, videos, links to external websites and much more. 

Council Resources

Council has developed a range of education resources designed to help you learn about and prepare for emergencies and disasters in the Rockhampton Region.
 Resource Name Description 
Emergency Dashboard The Emergency Dashboard gives you access to real time emergency information all year round, including emergency news, weather warnings, road closures, power outages and more.
Emergency Contacts View a list of the Emergency Contacts within the Rockhampton Region.
Emergency Guide This guide provides you with Easy to follow steps to get ready, respond and recover from Disasters in our Region.
Bushfire Fact Sheet Learn about the risks of Bushfires in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared. 
Heatwave Fact Sheet Learn about the risks of Heatwaves in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Storm Fact Sheet Learn about the risks of Storms in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Flood Fact Sheet  Learn about the risks of Flooding in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Earthquake Fact Sheet Learn about the risks of Earthquakes in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Landslide Fact Sheet Learn about the risks of Landslides in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Pandemic Fact Sheet Learn about the risks of Pandemics in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Cyclone Fact Sheet Learn about the risks of Cyclones in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Tsunami Fact Sheet Learn about the risks of Tsunamis in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Pet Emergency Kit Fact Sheet Learn about what to include in a Pet Emergency Kit.
Bushfire Evacuation Guide - Mount Archer Area(PDF, 3MB) Flyer about Bushfire Evacuation for Mount Archer Area.  
Bushfire Evacuation Guide - Mount Morgan Area (PDF, 1011KB) Flyer about Bushfire Evacuation for Mount Morgan Area.
Bushfire Management Mitigation Plan (2021-2025)(PDF, 1MB) Rockhampton Regional Council Local Disaster Management Group's Bushfire Mitigation Plan produced by C3 Resilience.
Bushfire Management Strategy (2021-2025)(PDF, 2MB) Rockhampton Regional Council Local Disaster Management Group's Bushfire Management Strategy produced by C3 Resilience.
Bushfire Management Study (2020)(PDF, 5MB) Rockhampton Regional Council Local Disaster Management Group's Bushfire Management Study produced by C3 Resilience.
Disaster Legal Help Information Share Pack(PDF, 189KB)  Information from Legal Aid Queensland on free legal assistance and resources available.

 

Children Resources

A range of educational resources designed to help children learn about, and prepare for, emergencies and disasters that they may experience in the Rockhampton Region.
 Resource Name Description 
Be Disaster Ready Story Book Join Olivia and her friends as they learn about flooding, bushfires, heatwaves, pandemics and other disasters in the Region.
Snakes and Ladders Game Download a printable copy of our snakes & ladders game.
Chatterbox Download a printable copy of our chatterbox game.
Be Disaster Ready Colouring Sheets Download a printable copy of our colour in sheets.
Get Ready Challenge Online Game Play the online ‘Get Ready Challenge’ game and learn how to prepare for future disasters and severe weather. 
Teaching Resources for Children The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) website contains a range of curriculum-linked resources for primary and secondary schools, including resources and activities from the Li’l Larikkins Bushfire and Natural Hazards Program.
Birdie's Tree Books This website supports the mental health and emotional wellbeing of babies and young children, their parents and families, in relation to severe weather events and other natural disasters. This resource package includes eleven story and activity books in a variety of languages, along with supporting animations and games. 
Play School Everyday Helpers The Play School team up with some very special guests from the emergency services to share early childhood safety messages about emergencies.

 

 

External Resources

Below are links to documents produced by other agencies that provide helpful tips on preparing yourself, your home and/or your business for disaster events.
 Category Resource Name
Bushfires
Business Information for Small Business
Crisis Counselling & Coping Emotionally
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities (CALD)
Financial Assistance
Get Ready Queensland
Person Centred Emergency (PCEP) & Disability
Pets
Recovery After a Disaster

 

Council Videos 

A range of videos created by Council to provide advice, information and tips for disasters. 
 Resource Name Description 
Emergency Dashboard The Emergency Dashboard gives you access to real time emergency information all year round, including emergency news, weather warnings, road closures, power outages and more.
Be Disaster Ready Learn about flooding, bushfires, heatwaves, pandemics and other disasters in the Region, and how you can be safe by preparing a Household Emergency Plan, Emergency Kit and Evacuation Kit.
Fitzroy Region - Understand your Flood Risk This video provides an overview of flood risk within the Fitzroy Basin.
Be Disaster Ready - Bushfires Learn about the risks of Bushfires in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared. 
Be Disaster Ready - Heatwaves Learn about the risks of Heatwaves in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Be Disaster Ready - Drought Learn about the risks of Drought in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Be Disaster Ready - Storms Learn about the risks of Storms in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Be Disaster Ready - Flooding Learn about the risks of Flooding in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Be Disaster Ready - Earthquakes Learn about the risks of Earthquakes in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Be Disaster Ready - Landslide Learn about the risks of Landslides in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Be Disaster Ready - Pandemic Learn about the risks of Pandemics in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Be Disaster Ready - Cyclone Learn about the risks of Cyclones in the Rockhampton Region and how to be prepared.
Prepare your Emergency Kit Learn about what to include in your Emergency Kit. 
Get Prepped with P-CEP! Learn about The Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) and how to prepare for those living with a disability.
RRC Available Resources Webinar This video provides an overview of all Council resources available and how the Disaster Management Unit can help. 

 

External Videos

A range of videos and links produced by other agencies that provide tips, advice and information for disasters. 
 Resource Name Description 
Disasters - Know your Role This video provides an overview of the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements.
Disasters - Connected Community This video provides an overview of what a disaster ready community looks like.
Pet Emergency Plan Learn about how to create a pet emergency plan.
Getting to know your Neighbours Listen to Des Ryan's story and the importance of knowing your neighbours so they can help you in disaster events. 
Be Extraordinary - Join SES Learn about SES roles and find out how you can join.
Volunteering Queensland Learn about how you can help with disaster recovery and how to become a volunteer.
Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (PCEP) - Building Community Capacity This video provides an overview of the PCEP toolkit.
Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (PCEP) - Individual Planning Conversations This video provides an overview of PCEP planning conversations.
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