Staying Calm and Safe with Avenues – TC Alfred Update – Avenues Disability & Lifestyle Support Services

05 Mar, 2025
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Here at Avenues, we’ve been working with our clients all week to get ready for whatever weather Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings our way.

We know that big weather events like cyclones and floods can feel stressful — and that’s totally okay. The good news? Being prepared helps you feel calmer and more in control.

Once you’ve done what you can to get ready, it’s important to take care of yourself too. Doing something you enjoy can help break the stress cycle and make you feel more at ease. Here are a few ideas to lift your mood after you’ve prepped:

Dance it out in your living room

Get creative with your favourite craft

Call or message your favourite people

Binge-watch a show you love

Treat yourself to a home spa session

Before you relax, make sure you’ve got your emergency plan sorted. Here are some great resources to help you:

Get Ready Queensland https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/

Weather & Emergency Information https://www.abc.net.au/news/weather

Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) – https://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

Download the BOM Weather app – https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/…/bom-weather-app…

Tune into ABC Brisbane Local Radio (AM 612) for updates https://www.abc.net.au/listen/live/brisbane

Important Emergency Contacts

Emergency calls: 000

TTY emergency calls: 106

SES (State Emergency Service): 132 500

13 HEALTH: 13 43 25 84

Emergency housing: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

Red Cross Emergencies – https://www.redcross.org.au/emergencies

Local Gympie Updates

Stay informed via Gympie Regional Council’s Disaster Dashboard: https://disaster.gympie.qld.gov.au/

Summer safety tips & preparedness: https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/summersafety

For power outages, check Energex: https://www.energex.com.au/ or Ergon Energy: https://www.ergon.com.au/

Remember, there’s no need to panic buy — just check in with your support network, keep up to date, and look after yourself and your community.

We’re here to support you, so if you need any help or reassurance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Avenues. Stay safe, stay calm, and let’s weather this together.