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Resources

Resources are available to assist in the development, implementation and operation of an Emergency Management Plan (EMP).

Information and warnings

All schools should be aware of the following:

Template documents and checklists

Guides for developing and updating Emergency Management Planning

Further resources

e-Learning modules

All school staff can enrol and access a suite of emergency and critical incident management self-directed e-Learning modules any time. The modules provide a short, accessible introduction to the following topics:

  • Emergency Management: Business continuity
  • Emergency Management: Bushfire At-Risk Register
  • Emergency Management: Conducting drills
  • Emergency Management: Excursions
  • Emergency Management: Planning essentials
  • Emergency Management: Recovery after an emergency
  • Emergency Management: Responding to and managing critical incidents
  • Emergency Management: Response in government schools
  • Emergency Management: Risk management
  • Emergency Management: School bus transport emergencies
  • Managing trauma online modules (staff login required)External Link – 9 modules, based on the Managing Trauma guide, covering topics such as how to establish a recovery team, how to triage students in need, what supports are available to schools, communication strategies and tools, and self-care.

Staff can enrol in the eLearning modules through LearnED in eduPay (staff login required)External Link by searching for the keywords ‘Emergency Management’.

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Reviewed 15 August 2025

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