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Learn how to spot common signs of wear and tear, tackle issues early and help protect your home from more costly problems.
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Enter your postcode to see the extreme weather risks that could affect your home and community, along with practical steps you can take to prepare.
Customers with home or property insurance with us can get a detailed assessment of their property identifying potential issues around the home, along with practical steps to help protect it.1
Learn how to spot common signs of wear and tear, tackle issues early and help protect your home from more costly problems.
Being prepared before extreme weather strikes can make a real difference. Explore the Australian Red Cross resources below, to help you understand your risk and prepare with confidence.
Developed by Australian Red Cross and NRMA Insurance, the Get Prepared app is a digital emergency plan companion based on Australian Red Cross' RediPlan® so you can take care of yourself, your loved ones and what's important. Download the app, complete your RediPlan® and share it with your important people.
Join us at a free Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi™ Workshop. You'll learn about your local risks and how you can help protect not only yourself, but your entire community.
Access practical mental wellbeing resources from Lifeline to help you prepare for, cope with and recover from extreme weather events.
Our seasonal report uses claims data to show how severe weather is affecting communities across Australia and what you can do to prepare for the season ahead.
Water damage leaks are one of the most common home insurance claims. Learn ways to identify and prevent potential leaks to help reduce the risk.
Fright the right way this Halloween with tips to help keep you and others safe, including decorating, trick-or-treating and minimising fire risks.
Learn how bushfires start and how to get prepared, including where to find alerts, ways to get your home ready and checking your insurance.
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