Get Ready Queensland partners
Get Ready Queensland works closely with Local, State and Federal Government departments and agencies, as well as key stakeholders and industry to ensure our preparedness messaging has maximum impact across the state.
The program currently has a number of formal and informal partners, which assists to significantly increase the reach of the program's profile and disaster preparedness messages.
Suncorp is proud to be the Major Partner of Get Ready Queensland, expanding the reach of the program to assist local Queensland communities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) is the primary provider of fire and emergency services in Queensland.
SES is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the Queensland community.
The Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) is made up of approximately 28,000 volunteer members who make up the 1,400 rural fire brigades and 2,400 fire warden districts, ensuring community safety and enhancing community resilience.
The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones.
Queensland Health are the lead agency for heatwave preparedness and work with Get Ready Queensland to provide messaging throughout the state on how to prepare for a heatwave.
Birdie's Tree provide information and resources to help young children and families grow through natural disasters and stressful events. Birdie's tree is created by the Queensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (QCPIMH).
QRIDA is dedicated to supporting primary producers, businesses and non-profit organisations through financial assistance.
Get Ready Queensland and RSPCA Queensland work together to help Queenslanders better protect their pets.
Supporting registered homeowners impacted by the 2021-22 floods across 39 Local Government Areas.
Established in 2015, Rural Aid’s vision is to safeguard farming and rural communities before, during and after natural disasters.
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is the peak body for local government in Queensland. It is a not-for-profit association set up solely to serve the state's 77 councils and their individual needs.
Department of Primary Industries are dedicated to ensuring the production and protection of Queensland’s rich natural resources.
The Department of Education delivers world-class education services for Queenslanders at every stage of their personal and professional development. Councils, through the Get Ready Queensland program, work with Queensland schools to educate our next generation on severe weather preparedness.
Get Ready Queensland has a funding program that provides a total of $2 million in Queensland Government funding, administered by QRA, to help local governments improve their communities’ resilience.