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Seniors & Disability Emergency Kit | Essential Care Kit

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ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL SUPPLIES FOR OUR MOST VULNERABLE.

The Essential Care Kit is our streamlined, single-person emergency kit. Designed for seniors living alone or supported independent living NDIS participants, it includes the core essentials you need for one emergency, organised in a practical and easy-to-manage kit.

It’s packed with practical supplies plus accessibility features like Easy Read resources, a Braille pill organiser, and compact ear plugs for sensory noise reduction.

WHO THIS KIT IS FOR

NDIS PARTICIPANTS

Supports NDIS emergency planning with Easy Read resources, Braille organiser, and sensory aids.

SENIORS & AGED CARE

A simple, lightweight option for older Australians who want a practical aged care survival kit with the right essentials for one person.

SERVICE PROVIDERS, CARERS & FAMILIES

Perfect for carers who want a ready-to-use emergency kit to support an individual in their care.

BACKED BY DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE FRAMEWORKS & STANDARDS

Our Disability-Specific Emergency Plan Template and Emergency Preparedness Checklist have been developed in alignment with:

These evidence-based frameworks and provider standards ensure the kit and resources are practical, inclusive, and designed with real-world needs of people with disability in mind.

WHAT'S INSIDE THE ESSENTIAL CARE KIT?

PLANNING & COMMUNICATION

  • Disability-specific Emergency Plan Template
  • Easy Read Emergency Contacts & Checklist (magnetised)
  • Easy Read Instruction Cards & Communication Cards
  • Notepad & pen set

HEALTH & FIRST AID

  • 29-piece travel First Aid Kit
  • Braille pill organiser
  • Compact ear plugs set
  • 2 x KN95 face masks
  • Wet wipes (10 pack)

LIGHT & POWER

  • Crank & solar radio with built-in torch and USB power bank
  • 10,000mAh power bank for phones or assistive devices
  • 2 x glow sticks

WARMTH & SAFETY

  • Emergency thermal blanket
  • Thermal poncho
  • Whistle for signalling

WATER STORAGE

  • 10L collapsible water container

NEED MORE SUPPLIES OR MORE SUPPORT?

The Complete Care Kit includes additional items for more resilience in an emergency, as well as higher support needs items like sensory earmuffs.

The Easy Evac Care Kit is the ultimate accessible evacuation kit for seniors and people living with disability, including everything you'd need in an emergency organised into a durable, waterproof backpack.

KIT FAQ'S

Let's get down to the nitty-gritty of emergency preparedness.

Is this kit eligible for NDIS or Aged Care (HCP/CHSP) funding?

Our Disability & Aged Care Emergency Kits are designed to align with NDIS plans and are eligible for purchase under Aged Care Home Care Packages (HCP) and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) funding.

As this emergency kit includes recognised medical aids and disability-specific emergency resources (such as communication cards, braille pill organisers, sensory regulation earmuffs, and easy read emergency plans), it can be claimed under the following:

NDIS

  • Consumables – Assistive Products for Personal Care & Safety (low to mid cost AT)

Aged Care (HCP & CHSP)

  • Goods, equipment and assistive technology (GEAT) funding that covers personal safety, communication, medication management and independence supports.

If you or someone you care for is funded under NDIS, HCP, or CHSP, these kits can usually be claimed as part of your support plan. Speak with your plan manager, provider, or case worker about purchasing your kit using your funding, or simply complete the funding information in your cart before to include all required details on your invoice for Self-Managed plans.
PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR NDIS PARTICIPANTS

We make it easy for you to use your NDIS funding when purchasing your kit.

SELF-MANAGED PLANS

If you are self-managed, simply:

  1. Add the kit to your cart, complete the NDIS details section in the cart, then checkout as normal.
  2. Pay upfront using your preferred method (credit card, PayPal, etc.).
  3. You’ll receive a full tax invoice with all the details required to make your claim through the NDIS portal.


PLAN-MANAGED PLANS

If your plan is managed by a Plan Manager:

  1. Choose “NDIS / Plan Managed Payment” at checkout.
  2. Enter your participant details and Plan Manager’s email.
  3. We’ll send the invoice directly to your Plan Manager for processing.
  4. Once approved, your kit will be shipped straight to you.

👉 If you’re unsure which option applies, feel free to contact us, we’re here to help.
Is this kit a GST-free medical aid or appliance?

Our Disability & Aged Care Emergency Kits are classified as composite supplies of GST-free medical aids and appliances under Schedule 3 of the GST Act 1999.

Every kit includes:

  • Communication cards – listed in Schedule 3 as GST-free aids for people with disabilities.
  • Braille pill organiser – listed in Schedule 3.
  • Disability-specific emergency plan (easy read), emergency contacts, and preparedness checklist, tailored for people with additional needs.

The Complete Care Kit and Easy Evac Care Kit also include sensory regulation earmuffs (aids for sensory needs).

Because the dominant purpose of these kits is to provide GST-free disability supports, all other included emergency items are considered ancillary. As a result, the entire kit is GST-free.
When's the best time to get an emergency kit?

Yesterday! Organising your supplies in the face of an emergency is not only stressful, but can often be impossible due to panic-buying, supply shortages, or simply not knowing what products you need or where to find them.

The old saying goes: 'failure to be prepared is being prepared to fail'. Well, failure is not an option in an emergency. There are no do-overs and your life may truly depend on your ability to prepare.
Is this kit suitable for seniors living alone?

Yes! It’s a practical seniors emergency kit with the right essentials to stay safe and supported during an emergency.
EMERGENCY KIT STORAGE TIPS
  • Store your kit in a place that’s easy to reach, even in a blackout.
  • Everyone should know where it is at all times, and be able to grab it quickly and safely.
  • Replace anything expired, used, or weather-damaged.
Is this suitable for bushfires, storms, or floods?

Absolutely. This emergency survival kit is built to help you handle common Australian emergencies including smoke, loss of power, shelter-in-place situations, or urgent evacuations.

It includes single-use emergency supplies to support you for 72 hours, plus durable survival gear and tools designed to last for years to come. We recommend packing everything into a sturdy bag, like our Waterproof Backpack, in case of an urgent evacuation.
WHY CHOOSE PREPMATES?

💰 Over 30% cheaper than buying individual gear
🇦🇺 Designed specifically for seniors and people living with disabilities to survive real Australian natural disasters
🤝 Trusted by families, councils, and community centres across the country
We’re not about fear. We’re about being practical, prepared and calm under pressure.
When the unexpected strikes, we’ve got ya back!

WHAT'S IN THE ESSENTIAL CARE KIT?

  • 1 x Disability-specific Emergency Plan Template
  • 1 x Easy Read Emergency Contacts & Checklist (magnetised)
  • 1 x Set of Easy Read Emergency Kit Instruction Cards
  • 1 x Set of Easy Read Communication Cards
  • 1 x 29–piece Travel First Aid Kit
  • 1 x Crank & Solar Radio/Torch/USB power bank
  • 1 x Power Bank 10,000mAh
  • 1 x 10L Collapsible Water Container
  • 1 x Compact Ear Plugs Set
  • 1 x Braille Pill Organiser
  • 1 x Emergency Thermal Blanket
  • 1 x Thermal Poncho
  • 2 x KN95 Face Masks
  • 2 x Glow Sticks
  • 1 x Wet Wipes (10pk)
  • 1 x Whistle
  • 1 x Notepad & Pen set

WHY YOU NEED IT:

  • Streamlined for one person – compact but complete
  • Accessibility built in – Easy Read, Braille, and sensory supports included
  • Covers the core needs – light, power, water storage, first aid, warmth, and planning tools
  • Aligned with NDIS & aged care emergency frameworks