Australian Red Cross emergency sheltering resources are now available to download for free.

To order hard copies of these resources, please email your request to contactus@redcross.org.au

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Preferred Sheltering Practices for Emergency Sheltering in Australia

  • Key actions and guidance notes
  • Preferred sheltering practices for sanitation, water supply, shelter and space management; and food
  • Australian context, adapted from international standards for humanitarian response in times of disasters.

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Preferred Sheltering Practices

  • A3 infographic poster
  • Succinctly covers sanitation, water supply, shelter and space management, and waste management
  • Ideal for use in planning and preparation.

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Preferred Sheltering Practices

  • A3 infographic poster
  • Succinctly covers food availability, access and utilisation
  • Ideal for use in planning and preparation.

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Evacuation Centre Field Guide

  • Quick reference lists regarding roles and responsibilities
  • Relevant information for any facility that provides basic human needs to people affected by disasters
  • Operational considerations for establishing and maintaining an evacuation/relief centre.

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Emergency Sheltering Management Handbook

  • A reference for the operational considerations of managing an emergency shelter
  • Considerations for managing people/groups with special needs
  • Advice on critical decision-making.

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