Severe weather is part of life in Australia, but preparing for natural hazards doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. Small actions, taken early, can help protect what matters most to you and makes recovery easier.
This is why we made the Natural Hazard Awareness Modules to help Australians better understand their risk and act before disaster strikes.
The modules are free online tools that provide clear and practical information to help homeowners, renters, businesses and communities make informed decisions about building, maintaining and insuring their properties.
They include easy-to-use guidance on the steps you can take now, not just when a disaster approaches. They can help with:
Each module includes practical resources such as checklists, frequently asked questions, tips and simple actions that people can use in their own home or community.
The modules are a result of in-depth research and consultation, including with the insurance industry.
The modules are designed to complement disaster planning information prepared by each state and territory, helping you find guidance that supports local advice.
This is part of the Australian Government’s $22.6 million investment in disaster readiness through the Hazards Insurance Partnership (HIP), which brings government and industry together to reduce risk and improve understanding of the link between natural hazards resilience and insurance cover.
Another initiative under the HIP is the National Resilience Action Library, a public collection of evidence-based mitigation activities.
Explore the Natural Hazard Awareness Modules today.
