About this resource
Emergencies such as fires, floods, heatwaves and power outages affect people with disability differently. This plan records support needs, communication, medication and equipment, power needs, evacuation plans, who to contact and an emergency kit checklist.
Purpose
To help participants plan for emergencies in a way that fits their needs.
Who it is for
Primary profession: NDIS providers and support coordinators. Also relevant for disability support workers, occupational therapists.
Client or participant group: Participants, families and support teams.
Practice setting: Planning and support coordination.
Suggested uses
- Emergency preparedness
- Before bushfire or storm seasons
- Plan reviews
- Supported living
Instructions for practitioners
- Plan with the participant.
- Include equipment needing power.
- Share the plan with people who need it.
- Check local emergency services' advice.
Instructions for clients or participants
- Fill in your plan.
- Pack your kit.
- Share your plan.
Accessibility considerations
Easy Read version recommended. Use symbols.
Scope and limitations
A planning tool. Follow advice from emergency services.
Research basis
Person-centred planning shows positive but limited evidence of improving community participation and everyday choice for people with intellectual disability. This resource is designed to align with the NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct; using it does not by itself demonstrate compliance.
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. NDIS Code of Conduct. https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/rules-and-standards/ndis-code-conduct
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/rules-and-standards/ndis-practice-standards
- Ratti, V., Hassiotis, A., Crabtree, J., Deb, S., Gallagher, P., & Unwin, G. (2016). The effectiveness of person-centred planning for people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 57, 63–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2016.06.015
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced.
