Learn. Prepare.
Compete. Share.
Living in the Adelaide Hills, we know all too well that we face some serious risk from bushfires. We should be prepared, but hey, there's so much living to do.
So at the Bridgewater & Aldgate Community Support Hub, we thought that we could make the task of getting ready for the next fire season more rewarding.
Preparoo is free and fun. You can win prizes, compete with others, and share your insights to inspire the community.
Preparoo Blue has now started, and more than 110 residents have already signed up. Join them via the button below, and see guidance for action 1 here.
Preparoo. See who does it too.
Our challenge is led by locals from Bridgewater and Aldgate — and every couple of days, we'll add videos with key messages.
In our latest video, Alyssa Hill of Activating Bridgewater introduces the task for week 2: getting to know Fire Danger ratings and Warnings.
See previous videos by Josh Teague, Tamara Gertig, Paul Jude, Karla Billington, Patrick Bolte, and Nathan Daniell on our YouTube channel.
4 reasons to join
Your loved ones
Take action for those you love and get prepared with your family.Protect your home
Your home is your castle — and there's much you can do to protect it.Grow prepared
Over 8 weeks, learn what you can do and take one step each week.Win badges & prizes
Earn badges, compete with others, and share your stories to win prizes.Preparedness in 3 Acts
Getting started: 4 weeks, 4 short actions
Take the preparoo blue challenge.
Up to a higher level: 4 more critical actions (Complete Preparoo Blue first)
Get to Gold. Preparing to the next level.
Share your stories. (And be creative).
Inspire others around you.
Who's behind preparoo?
Preparoo is presented by the Bridgewater & Aldgate Community Support Hub. Learn more about the Hub here.
Preparoo is supported by the South Australian Country Fire Service and Adelaide Hills Council.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Find answers to common questions around Preparoo here.
Anyone can join Preparoo Blue - simply sign up. While we focus on Bridgewater and Stirling, the challenge is relevant for all residents of bushfire risk areas.
You must have completed the Preparoo Blue challenge to join the next level, Preparoo Gold. Once you have completed Preparoo Blue, you will receive an invitation to this second, more advanced level.
Didn't complete Preparoo Blue? No worries, you can still sign up until October 18, complete the first level, and will then receive an invitation.
Our story competition Preparoo & You is open to anybody who has at least completed Preparoo Blue. Find out more details on the Preparoo & You page.
The Preparoo Blue, Preparoo Gold, and Preparoo & You challenges end on 20 November 2026, two days before the presentation of the Preparoo Awards.
Yes, you can still sign up to Preparoo Blue up until 18 October 2026 via the Sign-up page.