Lived Experience: Navigating Severe Weather with Disability

A series of four first-hand accounts from Queenslanders with disability who lived through severe weather. 

Each storyteller opens a window into their day-to-day realities during the disaster, sharing what helped, what was hard, and what they learned along the way. 

Watch Disability Action Week - Aunty Semah on YouTube.
Watch Disability Action Week - Neale on YouTube.
Watch Disability Action Week - Joanna #getreadyqueensland on YouTube.
Watch Disability Action Week 2025 - Uncle Willie #getreadyqueensland on YouTube.

Useful Resources

Explore to find heaps of simple, actionable tips about how to Get Ready.

Home maintenance scene
Get your home ready for extreme weather. See home maintenance checklist for how to Get Ready.
Pier on beach with stormy sky
Local councils are the first point of call Queenslanders should turn to for information and direction at the time of a natural disaster. Find your local disaster dashboard or website here >>
Dog under blanket
In emergency situations, pets are often the most vulnerable members of the family. Have you thought about how to protect your pet in severe weather Find out more here -
Cattle
It’s important to have a plan to ensure your property, livestock and business is ready for severe weather. • Download the Livestock Severe Weather Emergency Plan here.
Paddock with smoke and fire
Learn about 5 of the best digital services you should have on your phone so you can stay connected and informed during a natural disaster. Find them here.