Ready Clarence Valley
September 19, 2026 10:00 AM
Be Ready. Get Involved. Know Your Community.
What actually happens when an emergency hits the Clarence Valley?
Who turns up? What do they do? And what can you do now to make sure your household, family or business is better prepared when things go sideways?
Ready Clarence Valley brings the people, organisations and services who respond, recover and help our communities get back on their feet together at Maclean Showground for one big, hands-on community day.
See Emergency Services in Action
Come along and meet the people behind the uniforms, see emergency services in action and discover how our local emergency and community organisations work together when the Clarence Valley needs them most.
Throughout the day, there will be:
- Emergency service displays and demonstrations
- Opportunities to meet local response crews and organisations
- Practical information about preparing for floods, fires, storms and other emergencies
- Workshops and presentations
- Hands-on activities and demonstrations
- Information about volunteering and getting involved in your community
- Local businesses and organisations showcasing what they can offer
- Food trucks and activities for the whole family
It's About More Than Emergency Preparedness
This isn't about sitting through lectures on disaster preparedness.
It's about seeing how it all works, asking questions, meeting the people behind the uniforms and learning practical things you can actually use at home or in your business.
You'll have the chance to discover what you can do before an emergency happens, how different organisations respond when an incident occurs and how communities come together during recovery.
And if you've ever thought about volunteering, this is your chance to meet local organisations looking for new members and find out how you can get involved.
You might even leave as the Clarence Valley's newest emergency or community service volunteer.
Bring the Family
There's plenty to see and do throughout the day, so bring the whole family along.
Explore the displays, watch demonstrations, take part in activities, ask questions, grab something from the food trucks and discover how you can help make your household, business and community more prepared.
Event Details
Saturday 19 September 2026
10am–3pm
Maclean Showground
FREE ENTRY
Who Should Come?
Everyone.
Whether you're a household wanting to be better prepared, a parent looking for practical information, a local business owner, a community-minded resident or someone interested in volunteering, Ready Clarence Valley has something for you.
Come along, meet the people who respond when we need them most and leave better prepared than when you arrived.
Want to Be Part of the Event?
We're inviting emergency services, community organisations, government agencies, relevant businesses and food vendors to get involved through displays, demonstrations, workshops, presentations and interactive activities.
If your organisation would like to participate, contact:
to register your interest.
Stay Connected
Follow the Ready Clarence Valley Emergency Services Expo & Demo Day event on Facebook for updates, announcements and more information about what's happening on the day.
Ready Clarence Valley
Be prepared. Know who to turn to. Get involved.
