You’ll notice our Emergency Kit does not include fishing hooks, hunting knives, or fire starters. These items are not recommended by emergency service providers for inclusion in Australian household emergency kits.
This Essentials Emergency Kit comes in a custom-made, rescue-orange bag with waterproof zips and a transparent lid. It features durable webbing handles and tamperproof, numbered zip ties to seal the kit; providing peace of mind that nothing vital has been removed. Inside the lid, you’ll find a quick-start instruction card with advice on setup, personalisation for your household’s needs, and guidance on replenishing used items.
This kit contains over 190 components designed to help keep your family cared for, connected, and safe at home.
Communication & Lighting
Rugged rechargeable AM/FM radio with built-in:
• Torch, Lantern & Reading Light
• Crank Handle and Solar Panel
• 10,000 mAh Power Bank to recharge your devices
• SOS Siren
• QR code linking to local emergency broadcasters, with space to record your stationHigh-visibility ‘Sheltering Here’ and ‘Evacuated’ stickers for your front door to advise rescuers of your location.
Rechargeable Strobe Flare to attach to your front door when sheltering at home, attracting rescuers’ attention
Sustenance
2 × 10-litre collapsible, BPA-free water containers providing a three-day emergency water supply
Optional Food Rations available with your kit
A bag of lolly snakes
Comfort
Emergency ponchos to keep you dry
Uno Playing Cards (because waiting out an emergency can be boring)
Safekeeping
In an emergency, you’ll want to ensure you take certain important items with you. Your Emergency Kit provides for this, so you’re prepared to leave quickly:
Important Document Pouch for copies of documents such as your passport, license, Medicare details, property deeds, etc.
Key pouch for spare keys with an LED torch keyring
Emergency Tools
Full 150-piece Essential First Aid Kit for basic wound care, splinters, burns, major bleeding, antiseptic treatment, and emergency shears
Fridge thermometer for food safety after a power outage
Permanent marker and pen
Emergency whistle for attracting attention
Safety
Tough leather gloves
P2 face masks
Safety goggles — all designed to keep you safe while undertaking repairs or recovery work during or after an event
Repair & Recovery
Duct tape, plastic sheets, cable ties, and plastic bags for emergency repairs and clean-up
Our Emergency Kit includes detailed instructions for customising your kit to suit your household. Infants and pets will need special consideration, and additional items such as spare reading glasses can be added to meet your family’s specific needs.
The standard kit supports a household of two people. Kits to accomodate larger households include add an additional water container and face mask for each extra person, ensuring everyone is prepared.
Food Rations
Food rations are available in quantities to suit your household size. To keep the kit affordable, they are not included as standard, since many households already have enough food for three days. However, if you live in an area at risk of evacuation, we recommend adding food rations to your Emergency Kit.