This is a Council led event.

30/09/2026 - Hurstville Library

Learn how to prepare for disasters in your local community in this practical workshop delivered by the Australian Red Cross.
 
EmergencyRedi workshops support communities to complete a RediPlan – an all-hazards tool developed by the Red Cross to support communities to prepare for disasters in their local communities.
 
Participants learn about the practical, psychological, and social steps they can take to prepare for emergencies and minimise the impact of natural disasters and other crises in their lives.

EmergencyRedi workshops cover:
 
What is preparedness?

• Why it is important to be prepared for emergencies.
• Preparing your mind for emergencies.
• How to assess your own risks and capacities.
• How to prepare your household for an emergency.
• Guidance on completing your own emergency RediPlan.
• Other ways you can take action to prepare yourself, your household, and your community.

This workshop is presented by the Australian Red Cross and will be followed by a Q and A section at the end. 

通过红十字会举办的实践讲座，了解如何为本地社区的灾难做好准备。
 
紧急救援讲座支持社区完成 RediPlan——这是红十字会开发的各种灾害救援工具，旨在支持社区为当地社区的灾害做好准备。
 
参与者了解他们可以采取的实际、心理和社会措施，以应对紧急情况，并最大限度地减少自然灾害及其他危机对他们生活的影响。

 

Wednesday 30 September 2026

 

Address

Hurstville Library and Service centre.
Corner of Queen and Dora Street, Hurstville.
 

Time

11.00am - 12.00pm.
 

Cost

Free.
 

Bookings

Spaces are limited so bookings are essential. Please book by clicking the Book Now button below.

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More Information

• For participants under the age of 16, parents and/or guardians of children must remain in the library for the duration of the program.

• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.

• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.

• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

Accessibility Information:
Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Georges River Libraries strive to create lifelong learning by informing, inspiring and engaging the community through a range of programs, activities and events to support literacies and foster community connection. The libraries host workshops and events throughout the year to ignite curiosity through different topics. Further details can be found on the library’s Programs and Events webpage.