Where guidance comes from
- Australian federal, state and territory emergency and health authorities.
- Australian Red Cross and recognised emergency services.
- Primary international government sources, for international developments.
- Credible secondary reporting for context. Never the only source for safety advice.
Two labels, never blurred
Official guidance means we are summarising a named authority, and we link to it.
Our practical suggestion means we are helping organise or prioritise that guidance. It is ours, and it is labelled that way.
Important limits
Guidance varies by place, hazard and household. Follow emergency warnings and instructions. Medical and medication needs require advice from an appropriate professional. Just Prepared is not an emergency service.
The Ready Check score is our own prioritisation aid. It is not an official rating, and no government agency or organisation endorses Just Prepared.
Keeping it current
When guidance changes, we update the article and its date. If we get something wrong, we fix it and say so.