Get Ready Queensland Week was from 8-13 October 2024 and was a huge success with events happeneing across the width and breadth of the state.

The aim of the week was to:

  • Encourage Queenslanders to prepare for severe weather.

  • Build community resilience - research shows people who are prepared for severe weather recover faster than those who rely solely on outside help.

  • Provide simple, actionable tips about how to Get Ready. 

GRQ Week events 2024

Show your support and Get Ready!

Following is a list of events which happened across the state throughout Get Ready Queensland week.

Corinda State High School

Cairns

Blackall

Logan

Stonehenge

Cooktown

Longreach

Brisbane

Event Calendar

Event Start Date/Time Sort descending Event End Date/Time Location Event Details Organiser
05 October - 7:00am 05 October - 2:00pm Bunnings at Brendale, Caboolture and Rothwell Bunnings Warehouse Get Ready Engagement various locations

City of Moreton Bay and Moreton Bay SES Unit joins Bunnings to help residents prepare for the upcoming storm season. With sandbag demonstrations, household preparedness and tools to assist residents understand their property risks.

City of Moreton Bay
05 October - 3:00pm Graham Andrews Park, Charleville Charleville Multicultural Festival Murweh Shire Council, RESQ and other Community Organisations
06 October - 8:00am 06 October - 4:00pm Queensland Heritage Park, Biloela Biloela Centenary Celebrations - Family Funday Banana Shire Council
08 October - 9:45am 08 October - 11:30am By the lagoon, Cairns Esplanade Get Ready Queensland Cairns Launch

Get Ready Queensland week will launch in Cairns simultaneously with the Brisbane launch. 

Local emergency services, Cairns Regional Council as well as an ABC broadcast on the beautiful Cairns Esplanade. 

Get Ready Queensland
08 October - 10:00am 11 October - 6:00pm Libraries of the City of Moreton Bay City of Moreton Bay Libraries Get Read Week Storytimes

Natural disasters affect our little people just as much as adults, that's why it's important they know who are the helpers. Read a themed story with us and pick up information about MoretonAlert and other resources to help you during storm season.

Click for more info

City of Moreton Bay
08 October - 10:00am 08 October - 11:30am Corinda State High School Get Ready Queensland Brisbane Launch

The Brisbane launch of Get Ready Queensland week will take place at Corinda State High School in Southwest Brisbane.   

The event will have local emergency services on hand, Johnathan Thurston be there and it will feature a resilient building workshop for the trade school. 

Get Ready Queensland
09 October - 12:30pm 09 October - 2:30pm Community Hall, Wujal Wujal Wujal Wujal Community Day with JT

Are you ready to meet Johnathan Thurston, Wujal Wujal? 

Join us for a community event to remember with your favourite footy legend!

Grab a free barbeque lunch and enjoy activities for the whole family.

Get Ready Queensland
10 October - 11:30am 10 October - 1:30pm Blackall Saleyards Get Ready Queensland Livestock Plan Launch

Get Ready Queensland are launching the Livestock Severe Weather Emergency Plan at the Blackall Saleyards.

Head to the sales to chat to the Get Ready Queensland team about preparing your property for severe weather. 

Get Ready Queensland
10 October - 6:00pm 10 October - 10:00pm Mareeba Drive-In Mareeba Drive in

Get Ready Tablelands! Join us for a fun-filled family movie night at the Mareeba Drive-In and the premiere night for Tales of TC Jasper. 

Don’t miss out on the free movie, “IF”, starring Ryan Reynolds 

Chat with your local emergency services for tips on staying safe this summer. Plus, there’ll be kids' activities, giveaways and more! 

Get Ready Queensland and Mareeba Shire Council!
11 October - 10:30am 11 October - 12:00pm Flagstone State Community College Students Voice in Disaster Resilience’ a ‘Walking Fence Exhibition

City of Logan, Flagstone State Community College, Leadrr and Get Ready Queensland invites you to attend a ‘Students Voice in Disaster Resilience’ a ‘Walking Fence Exhibition.

This is a wonderful opportunity to view their work about what ‘Getting Ready’ means to them.  The students work will be on display on the fence, you can talk to students about the project and honour their viewpoint of being prepared.  We are excited to have you ‘Walk the Fence’ .

City of Logan, Flagstone State Community College, Leadrr and Get Ready Queensland
11 October - 12:00pm 11 October - 3:00pm Stonehenge Primary School Stonehenge State School

Get Ready Queensland will be at Stonehenge State School to work with the students on a fun workshop to learn about creating their own plan for their livestock farm. 

Following the workshop the students will present their plan to their families and the school community. 

Get Ready Queensland
12 October - 10:00am 12 October - 2:00pm Somerset Civic Centre, Esk Ready Set Somerset

Information booths - Demonstrations - Competitions - Guest speakers - Family friendly activities

Somerset Regional Council
12 October - 10:00am 12 October - 1:00pm Central West Rural Produce Store Get Ready Pop up in Longreach

Head down to the Central West Rural Produce Store in Longreach to chat to Get Ready Queensland team on how to Get Ready for severe weather. 

Grab a copy of the new Livestock Severe Weather Plan! 

 

Get Ready Queensland
12 October - 10:30am Cooktown Kindy Fete Pop Up - Cooktown

Get Ready Queensland will be at the Kindy Fete in Cooktown.

Get Ready Queenland and Cook Shire Council
12 October - 11:00am 12 October - 4:00pm 7th Brigade Park, Newman Road and Delaware Street, Chermside Brisbane Emergency Services Expo

Get Ready Queensland are supporting the Brisbane Emergency Services Expo. Talk to emergency service crews and learn how you can prepare your home and family for storm season. Come see the Get Ready Queensland team to make an emergency plan for your family. 

Don’t miss Paw Patrol, jumping castles, live music, food trucks and more. Entry is free!

Brisbane City Council
12 October - 11:00am 12 October - 3:00pm Jubilee Park, Beaudesert Family Fun Day - Get Ready Scenic Rim

Meet first responders from the Queensland Police Service, Queensland Fire Department, Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service and Queensland Ambulance Service – plus, our recovery partners will be there providing valuable information about what happens after disaster strikes.

Scenic Rim Region Council
12 October - 11:00am 12 October - 1:15pm Dunwich public Hall Bushfire and Storm Awareness Session

Redland City Council is partnering with Rural Fire Service Queensland and SES to run a series of bushfire and storm awareness sessions.

Redland City Council
13 October - 10:00am 13 October - 2:00pm Pelican Park, Clontarf Redcliffe Emergency Services Expo

Come along and talk to emergency service crews, learn how you can prepare your home and family for storm season. There will be plenty of fun and educational activities for all ages, including interactive displays, live demonstrations, and more - don’t miss the chance to prepare for the unexpected!

City of Moreton Bay
18 October - 5:00pm 18 October - 10:00pm Seafront Oval, Hervey Bay Food and Groove Fridays, Hervey Bay

Along with meeting emergency crews and getting natural disaster ready tips, you’ll also get a sneak peek at emergency vehicles and equipment, while enjoying the lively atmosphere, great entertainment, market stalls and delicious food options, all set under the starry skies.

Fraser Coast Regional Council
20 October - 12:00pm Centenary Park, Paroo Shire Get Ready Queensland Week celebration

Join us for a special celebration this Sunday, 20th October to honour our local heroes and celebrate Get Ready Queensland Week!

Paroo Shire Council
25 October - 5:00pm 25 October - 10:00pm Brolga Theatre Riverstage, Maryborough Food n Groove Fridays, Maryborough

Along with meeting emergency crews and getting natural disaster ready tips, you’ll also get a sneak peek at emergency vehicles and equipment, while enjoying the lively atmosphere, great entertainment, market stalls and delicious food options, all set under the starry skies.

Fraser Coast Regional Council
26 October - 9:00am 26 October - 1:00pm Airlie Beach Markets Cyclone Saturday - Airlie Beach

Join Whitsunday Regional Council for the annual Get Cyclone Ready Disaster Preparedness Events to ensure your family is prepared for whatever comes you way this storm season! As well as learning all you need to know about protecting your home and family, there is also the chance to win a generator.

Whitsunday Regional Council
27 October - 9:00am 27 October - 1:00pm Bowen Community Markets Cyclone Sunday - Bowen

Join Whitsunday Regional Council for the annual Get Cyclone Ready Disaster Preparedness Events to ensure your family is prepared for whatever comes you way this storm season! As well as learning all you need to know about protecting your home and family, there is also the chance to win a generator.

Whitsunday Regional Council
13 November - 12:00pm Kowanyama Get Ready Kowie Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council