Emergencies can happen at any time. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to be prepared.
Are You Ready? is a joint initiative between Wyndham City Council and Melton City Council that helps families plan ahead.
You can pick up a copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan brochure at Wyndham Community Centres, libraries or the Wyndham Civic Centre and start preparing today.
Helpful Guides in Your Language
How do you get help in an emergency?
Wyndham City Council has worked alongside Melton City Council and local emergency services to develop the Are You Ready? Emergency Preparedness Videos Project – proudly funded by the Australian Government.
The videos are available in multiple languages, with more being added.
Watch the videos below to:
- Learn how call for help and what to expect
- Learn how to stay safe before and during storms
- Understand what emergency services do when they arrive
- Learn practical tips to keep your family safe in a range of situations
English
Watch these videos in your language to learn more about your local emergency services, how to plan for an emergency and how to stay safe at home.
It only takes a few minutes to watch - yet it could make all the difference in an emergency.
Don’t wait. Be ready.
How to Plan for an Emergency
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – English (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – English (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – English (video)
Victoria Police
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – English (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – English (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – English (video)
Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – English (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – English (video)
Ambulance Victoria - Ambulance Victoria Membership and Fees – English (video)
Triple Zero Victoria - What to Expect – English (video)
Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – English (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – English (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – English (video)
SES
SES - Flood Safety – English (video)
SES - Preparing for Storms – English (video)
Arabic
Watch these videos in your language to learn more about your local emergency services, how to plan for an emergency and how to stay safe at home.
It only takes a few minutes to watch—yet it could make all the difference in an emergency.
Don’t wait. Be ready.
How to Plan for an Emergency
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Arabic (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Arabic (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Arabic (video)
Victoria Police
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Arabic (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Arabic (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Arabic (video)
Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Arabic (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Arabic (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Arabic (video)
Triple Zero Victoria: What to Expect – Arabic (video)
Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Arabic (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Arabic (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Arabic (video)
SES
Auslan
Watch these videos in your language to learn more about your local emergency services, how to plan for an emergency and how to stay safe at home.
It only takes a few minutes to watch—yet it could make all the difference in an emergency.
Don’t wait. Be ready.
How to Plan for an Emergency
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Auslan (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Auslan (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Auslan (video)
Victoria Police
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Auslan (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Auslan (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Auslan (video)
Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Auslan (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Auslan (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Auslan (video)
Triple Zero Victoria: What to Expect – Auslan (video)
Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Auslan (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Auslan (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Auslan (video)
SES
Burmese
Watch these videos in your language to learn more about your local emergency services, how to plan for an emergency and how to stay safe at home.
It only takes a few minutes to watch—yet it could make all the difference in an emergency.
Don’t wait. Be ready.
How to Plan for an Emergency
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Burmese (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Burmese (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Burmese (video)
Victoria Police
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Burmese (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Burmese (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Burmese (video)
Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Burmese (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Burmese (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Burmese (video)
Triple Zero Victoria: What to Expect – Burmese (video)
Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Burmese (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Burmese (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Burmese (video)
SES
Hakha Chin
Watch these videos in your language to learn more about your local emergency services, how to plan for an emergency and how to stay safe at home.
It only takes a few minutes to watch - yet it could make all the difference in an emergency.
Don’t wait. Be ready.
How to Plan for an Emergency
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Hakha Chin (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Hakha Chin (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Hakha Chin (video)
Victoria Police
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Hakha Chin (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Hakha Chin (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Hakha Chin (video)
Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Hakha Chin (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Hakha Chin (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Hakha Chin (video)
Triple Zero Victoria: What to Expect – Hakha Chin (video)
Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Hakha Chin (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Hakha Chin (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Hakha Chin (video)
SES
Hindi
Watch these videos in your language to learn more about your local emergency services, how to plan for an emergency and how to stay safe at home.
It only takes a few minutes to watch—yet it could make all the difference in an emergency.
Don’t wait. Be ready.
How to Plan for an Emergency
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Hindi (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Hindi (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Hindi (video)
Victoria Police
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Hindi (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Hindi (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Hindi (video)
Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Hindi (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Hindi (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Hindi (video)
Triple Zero Victoria: What to Expect – Hindi (video)
Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Hindi (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Hindi (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Hindi (video)
SES
Karenni
Watch these videos in your language to learn more about your local emergency services, how to plan for an emergency and how to stay safe at home.
It only takes a few minutes to watch—yet it could make all the difference in an emergency.
Don’t wait. Be ready
How to Plan for an Emergency
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Karenni (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Karenni (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Karenni (video)
Victoria Police
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Karenni (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Karenni (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Karenni (video)
Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Karenni (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Karenni (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Karenni (video)
Triple Zero Victoria: What to Expect – Karenni (video)
Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Karenni (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Karenni (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Karenni (video)
SES
Karen
Watch these videos in your language to learn more about your local emergency services, how to plan for an emergency and how to stay safe at home.
It only takes a few minutes to watch—yet it could make all the difference in an emergency.
Don’t wait. Be ready.
How to Plan for an Emergency
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Karen (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Karen (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Karen (video)
Victoria Police
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Karen (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Karen (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Karen (video)
Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Karen (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Karen (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Karen (video)
Triple Zero Victoria - What to Expect – Karen (video)
Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Karen (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Karen (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Karen (video)
SES
Mandarin
Watch these videos in your language to learn more about your local emergency services, how to plan for an emergency and how to stay safe at home.
It only takes a few minutes to watch—yet it could make all the difference in an emergency.
Don’t wait. Be ready.
How to Plan for an Emergency
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Mandarin (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Mandarin (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Mandarin (video)
Victoria Police
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Mandarin (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Mandarin (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Mandarin (video)
Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Mandarin (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Mandarin (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Mandarin (video)
Triple Zero Victoria: What to Expect – Mandarin (video)
Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Mandarin (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Mandarin (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Mandarin (video)
SES
SES: Flood Safety – Mandarin (video)
SES: Preparing for Storms – Mandarin (video)
Vietnamese
Watch these videos in your language to learn more about your local emergency services, how to plan for an emergency and how to stay safe at home.
It only takes a few minutes to watch - yet it could make all the difference in an emergency.
Don’t wait. Be ready.
How to Plan for an Emergency
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders - Vietnamese (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan - Vietnamese (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) - Vietnamese (video)
Victoria Police
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation- Vietnamese (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check -Vietnamese (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence - Vietnamese (video)
Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports -Vietnamese (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response -Vietnamese (video)
Ambulance Victoria - Ambulance Victoria Membership and Fees - Vietnamese (video)
Triple Zero Victoria - What to Expect - Vietnamese (video)
Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared - Vietnamese (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More - Vietnamese (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready - Vietnamese (video)
SES