Prepare your club for disasters

Natural disasters cannot be controlled or avoided, but you can improve your club's resilience by:

• ensuring the safety of your members, volunteers, and staff
• protecting the club’s property from potential damage
• establishing contingency plans to continue operations during disasters
• helping the club maintain a good reputation amongst members and the community through preparedness and responsible management
• fulfilling your club’s legal and regulatory obligations
• minimising the financial losses the club may incur due to the impact of natural disasters.

Disaster planning resources

Communications plan

The communications plan (DOCX, 3.9 MB) covers who to communicate with and how to communicate before, during, and after a natural disaster has struck your club. The information provided in this plan will provide you with an understanding of how effective communication at all stages of a disaster or crisis will be beneficial for your club.

Response information sheets

When a natural disaster occurs, the initial response is critical. The response information sheets (DOCX, 491.3 KB) detail how to respond to natural disasters that Queensland clubs may face, including bushfires, cyclones, storm surges, floods, and severe storms.

Recovery information sheets

Recovering from disasters is just as important as preparing for them. Review the recovery information sheets (DOCX, 487.6 KB) to understand what you should do during the recovery process. The Queensland Reconstruction Authority and Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority provide further disaster recovery information.

Preparation checklists

The disaster resilient preparation checklists (DOCX, 482.4 KB) are a valuable tool in preparing your club for potential emergencies. Review this resource to ensure you are well-equipped to face any disaster that may occur.

Disaster review

The disaster review template (DOCX, 481.4 KB) is a guide to help your club evaluate how well your recovery efforts are working after a disaster. It aims to assist in the recovery process and provide a clear indication of the tasks that can improve your future disaster preparedness.

Disaster resilience working group charter and roles

Working groups in your club can effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. The disaster resilience working group charter and roles (DOCX, 8.6 MB) outlines the group’s duties, responsibilities, and authority. A working group in your club could be highly beneficial during natural disasters.

Disaster resilience action plan

The disaster resilience action plan (DOCX, 6.4 MB) helps Queensland clubs prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. The guidance includes protecting your club’s premises, equipment, and stock, and ensuring essential services continue during a crisis.