Parents' Life Hacks Skimp on Emergency Readiness

"Having an emergency plan in place not only saves vital minutes where every second counts, it also helps families stay calm and think clearly in high stress situations."

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Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi™ Workshops, supported by NRMA Insurance, have already helped thousands of Aussies across the country learn about local risks and gain useful knowledge and tools to prepare for future emergencies.

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Attendees build their own RediPlan® which includes key contacts, meeting places, key documents, medical information, tips to pack an emergency kit and stress management strategies. All your vital information in one emergency plan.

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Visit the NRMA Insurance Help Nation website to find a free Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi™ Workshop in your local community and prepare your emergency RediPlan® today.

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About the research

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Research conducted by Pureprofile surveying 1000 Australian parents with dependents under 18 living at home - June 2026.

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Along with the logistical and time-saving benefits of emergency preparedness, the RediPlan® also highlights the impact adequate preparedness can have on emotional wellbeing and recovery.

Australian Red Cross Director National Recovery and Resilience Nichola Krey added: "We know parents are some of the most concerned and anxious about the threat of extreme weather, yet many struggle to find time for emergency planning among a mountain of other daily to-dos.

"Having an emergency plan in place not only saves vital minutes where every second counts, it also helps families stay calm and think clearly in high stress situations."

Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi™ Workshops, supported by NRMA Insurance, have already helped thousands of Aussies across the country learn about local risks and gain useful knowledge and tools to prepare for future emergencies.

Attendees build their own RediPlan® which includes key contacts, meeting places, key documents, medical information, tips to pack an emergency kit and stress management strategies. All your vital information in one emergency plan.

Visit the NRMA Insurance Help Nation website to find a free Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi™ Workshop in your local community and prepare your emergency RediPlan® today.

About the research

Research conducted by Pureprofile surveying 1000 Australian parents with dependents under 18 living at home - June 2026.

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