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From Awareness to Action: Preparing Australia for the 2025-26 severe weather season.

Storms, floods, hail and cyclones have become a lived reality for many Australians. Climate assessments reveal that these events show no signs of slowing down, with the country likely to experience an increase in frequency and severity of severe weather events.¹

We spoke to Aussies across the country to understand how they feel about severe weather – how prepared they are, how they respond, and what really matters when the skies turn wild – to find out if they’re prepared for when it matters most. 

While most are extremely aware of severe weather and the risks, recent weather events show that Aussies aren’t as readily prepared as they could be.

The report uncovers key gaps between awareness and action – and where Aussies can take simple, proactive steps to better prepare for the next severe weather season.

¹ Research – Australian Climate Service, National Climate Risk Assessment, 2025

From Risk to Resilience: Preparing Australia for the 2024-25 bushfire season.

The 2019-20 Australian bushfire season – one of the largest fires ever by area burned – made an indelible impression on the minds of Australians for its catastrophic impact on wildlife, homes and livelihoods.

The extreme bushfires tore through large parts of Australia, with estimates of the area burned ranging from 30 million to 40 million hectares. The fires pushed at least 119 animal species to the ‘imminent risk of extinction’.*

While Australians continue to face the threat of bushfire every year, there are indications that despite our resilience to bushfires, we’re not always as readily prepared as we could be. 

We spoke to Australians living in areas exposed to the threat of bushfires to better understand their levels of preparedness. 

This report shines a light on the measures that Australians have taken to prepare their homes and their families, and where they may need to apply extra focus.