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Emergency preparedness of informal carers

A Mixed-Methods Study

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Theme: Developing skills and knowledge

Sub-theme: Caring skills

Informal carers Carer support Survey Qualitative data

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Theme: Developing skills and knowledge

Sub-theme: Caring skills

Go to Publication Informal carers Carer support Survey Qualitative data

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This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

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Emergency preparedness of informal carers

A Mixed-Methods Study

  • Organisation Name

    Collaborating 4 Inclusion

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Collaborating 4 Inclusion. (2022). Emergency Preparedness of Informal Carers: A Mixed-Methods Study

Long Summary

This mixed-methods study undertook 61 surveys and 7 in-depth interviews with carers between October 2020 and May 2022. It found that half of carer respondents reported having an emergency plan for their care recipient with mental or physical conditions, disabilities, or illnesses. Carers identified emergency needs in areas of physical and practical assistance, transportation assistance, and psychosocial and emotional support. This overview of the study also includes advice informing carers on how to best prepare themselves and their care recipient for emergencies.

Author's / Publisher's Contact Details:

collaborating.4inclusion@sydney.edu.au

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Be prepared and maintain independence: Develop and communicate an emergency plan, create a 'grab bag' with essentials, ensure important paperwork is sorted and copies are available.
  • Stay informed and ready: Keep devices charged, and have emergency numbers on-hand. Know the locations of evacuation centres.
  • Plan ahead to avoid panic: Take proactive steps before a disaster occurs, act on the emergency plan to minimise panic during critical situations

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Carer involvement in Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction planning and practice is vital for government and emergency services to understand their needs and support preferences during emergencies.
  • Carer lived experiences and perspectives should be included in emergency preparedness education for other carers, support networks, and emergency services personnel.
  • Carers need support to manage their own needs and the support needs of the people they care for in emergencies. Carers identified needs in areas of physical and practical assistance, transportation options, and emotional support from family, friends, and neighbours in emergencies.

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