Get Ready Queensland Week 2025

Monday 6 – Sunday 12 October 2025

Queensland weather keeps us on our toes - from cyclones in the north to floods in the south-east and bushfires out west. That’s why every year, Get Ready Queensland Week is your chance to stop, think, and take some simple steps to get prepared.

From Monday 6 to Sunday 12 October, communities right across our state will be coming together for a week of activities designed to help Queenslanders get ready for extreme weather and disasters.

What’s happening across the state?

Councils, schools, and community groups will be running events big and small - so there’ll be something near you, whether you’re in the city, the bush, or on the coast. Look out for:

  • Community expos and preparedness stalls - a chance to chat with emergency services, see demonstrations, and pick up practical resources.

  • School workshops - helping the next generation of Queenslanders learn about resilience in fun and hands-on ways.

  • Emergency services displays - meet your local SES volunteers, fire crews, and first responders and learn how they help in times of disaster.

  • Local media and social campaigns - keep an eye on your council or community Facebook pages for preparedness tips.

Why Get Ready Week matters

Queenslanders know that it’s not a matter of if severe weather hits - but when. We’ve seen how a summer storm can cut power for days, how a cyclone can isolate communities, or how flash flooding can make roads dangerous in minutes.

Take time during Get Ready Queensland Week to know your risk, make a plan, and pack an emergency kit. Also, have a conversation with your family and neighbours - it can make all the difference. It’s about protecting what matters most - your home, your pets, and the people you love.

How you can get involved

Here are a few easy ways to join in:

  • Check in with your local council - see what events are planned in your area.

  • Follow Get Ready Queensland on Facebook and Instagram - we’ll share highlights and tips throughout the week.

  • Make a plan - review and update your household emergency plan, and chat to your neighbours about their plans.

  • Get the kids involved - encourage them to bring home what they’ve learned from school activities so preparedness becomes part of family life.

We'll see you at a Get Ready Queensland event near you - find one below.

Get Ready Queensland week events

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Map of Queensland
GRQ Week Launch

Tuesday, 7th October 2025, 9-11am
Kenmore State High School

https://www.instagram.com/getreadyqueensland/

88.00%
92.00%
GRQ Regional Launch, Townsville

Tuesday, 7th October

9-11am

GRQ Regional Launch, with Townsville Regional Council

 

46.00%
56.00%
Thargomindah School Event

Wednesday, 8th October 

1pm-3pm

Thargomindah State School
 

90.00%
40.00%
Innisfail Seniors

Wednesday, 8th October

12noon-3pm

 

37.00%
51.00%
Cairns Multicultural Event

Thursday, 9th October

TBC

34.00%
50.00%
Cunnamulla School Event

Thursday, 9th October

9am-11am

School Event in Cunnamulla

90.00%
50.00%
Charleville Emergency Services Expo

Saturday, 11th October

10am-2pm

Emergency Services Expo, led by Murweh Shire Council

82.00%
55.00%
Cardwell Community Workshops

Thursday, 9th October

4-6pm

Community Workshops 
Cardwell

41.00%
51.00%
Quilpie Community Event

Friday 10th October

1pm-4pm

Quilpie Community Event

83.00%
42.00%
Seniors Get Ready Lunch, Ingham

Friday, 10th October

12noon - 3pm

Hinchinbrook Shire Hall
25 Lannercost Street
Ingham

46.00%
52.00%
Townsville Deaf and Hard of Hearing workshop

Saturday, 11th October
TBC

47.00%
56.00%
Brisbane Emergency Services Expo

Saturday, 11th October, 9am-2pm

Mount Gravatt Showgrounds, Mount Gravatt

Find out more

89.00%
92.00%
Safety Squad

Tuesday, 7th - Friday 10th October 2025

09:30am - 2:30pm

For more details, contact Tablelands Regional Council.

35.00%
47.00%
Get Ready Emergency Services Day

Saturday, 11th October

9am-12noon

Hosted by Cairns Regional Council

 

34.00%
51.00%
Emergency Services Expo Bribie Island

Sunday, 12th October

9am - 1pm

Brennan Park, Bongaree

For more info

87.00%
93.00%
Get Ready at Tondoon with Disaster resilient natives

Thursday, 9th October 2025

11am-1pm

For more info

68.00%
80.00%
Burdekin Get Ready - Disaster Ready Trail

1st October

By Burdekin Shire Council

49.00%
62.00%
GRQ Week Launch

Tuesday, 7th October 2025, 9-11am
Kenmore State High School

https://www.instagram.com/getreadyqueensland/

88.00%
92.00%
GRQ Regional Launch, Townsville

Tuesday, 7th October

9-11am

GRQ Regional Launch, with Townsville Regional Council

 

46.00%
56.00%
Thargomindah School Event

Wednesday, 8th October 

1pm-3pm

Thargomindah State School
 

90.00%
40.00%
Innisfail Seniors

Wednesday, 8th October

12noon-3pm

 

37.00%
51.00%
Cairns Multicultural Event

Thursday, 9th October

TBC

34.00%
50.00%
Cunnamulla School Event

Thursday, 9th October

9am-11am

School Event in Cunnamulla

90.00%
50.00%
Charleville Emergency Services Expo

Saturday, 11th October

10am-2pm

Emergency Services Expo, led by Murweh Shire Council

82.00%
55.00%
Cardwell Community Workshops

Thursday, 9th October

4-6pm

Community Workshops 
Cardwell

41.00%
51.00%
Quilpie Community Event

Friday 10th October

1pm-4pm

Quilpie Community Event

83.00%
42.00%
Seniors Get Ready Lunch, Ingham

Friday, 10th October

12noon - 3pm

Hinchinbrook Shire Hall
25 Lannercost Street
Ingham

46.00%
52.00%
Townsville Deaf and Hard of Hearing workshop

Saturday, 11th October
TBC

47.00%
56.00%
Brisbane Emergency Services Expo

Saturday, 11th October, 9am-2pm

Mount Gravatt Showgrounds, Mount Gravatt

Find out more

89.00%
92.00%
Safety Squad

Tuesday, 7th - Friday 10th October 2025

09:30am - 2:30pm

For more details, contact Tablelands Regional Council.

35.00%
47.00%
Get Ready Emergency Services Day

Saturday, 11th October

9am-12noon

Hosted by Cairns Regional Council

 

34.00%
51.00%
Emergency Services Expo Bribie Island

Sunday, 12th October

9am - 1pm

Brennan Park, Bongaree

For more info

87.00%
93.00%
Get Ready at Tondoon with Disaster resilient natives

Thursday, 9th October 2025

11am-1pm

For more info

68.00%
80.00%
Burdekin Get Ready - Disaster Ready Trail

1st October

By Burdekin Shire Council

49.00%
62.00%
GRQ Week Launch

Tuesday, 7th October 2025, 9-11am
Kenmore State High School

https://www.instagram.com/getreadyqueensland/

88.00%
92.00%
GRQ Regional Launch, Townsville

Tuesday, 7th October

9-11am

GRQ Regional Launch, with Townsville Regional Council

 

46.00%
56.00%
Thargomindah School Event

Wednesday, 8th October 

1pm-3pm

Thargomindah State School
 

90.00%
40.00%
Innisfail Seniors

Wednesday, 8th October

12noon-3pm

 

37.00%
51.00%
Cairns Multicultural Event

Thursday, 9th October

TBC

34.00%
50.00%
Cunnamulla School Event

Thursday, 9th October

9am-11am

School Event in Cunnamulla

90.00%
50.00%
Charleville Emergency Services Expo

Saturday, 11th October

10am-2pm

Emergency Services Expo, led by Murweh Shire Council

82.00%
55.00%
Cardwell Community Workshops

Thursday, 9th October

4-6pm

Community Workshops 
Cardwell

41.00%
51.00%
Quilpie Community Event

Friday 10th October

1pm-4pm

Quilpie Community Event

83.00%
42.00%
Seniors Get Ready Lunch, Ingham

Friday, 10th October

12noon - 3pm

Hinchinbrook Shire Hall
25 Lannercost Street
Ingham

46.00%
52.00%
Townsville Deaf and Hard of Hearing workshop

Saturday, 11th October
TBC

47.00%
56.00%
Brisbane Emergency Services Expo

Saturday, 11th October, 9am-2pm

Mount Gravatt Showgrounds, Mount Gravatt

Find out more

89.00%
92.00%
Safety Squad

Tuesday, 7th - Friday 10th October 2025

09:30am - 2:30pm

For more details, contact Tablelands Regional Council.

35.00%
47.00%
Get Ready Emergency Services Day

Saturday, 11th October

9am-12noon

Hosted by Cairns Regional Council

 

34.00%
51.00%
Emergency Services Expo Bribie Island

Sunday, 12th October

9am - 1pm

Brennan Park, Bongaree

For more info

87.00%
93.00%
Get Ready at Tondoon with Disaster resilient natives

Thursday, 9th October 2025

11am-1pm

For more info

68.00%
80.00%
Burdekin Get Ready - Disaster Ready Trail

1st October

By Burdekin Shire Council

49.00%
62.00%