Australian Modern Survival -Be Prepared. Become Resilient, Survive Together.
Welcome to the Australian Peoples Survival League (APSL), where preparedness meets community, and ordinary people become extraordinary in times of crisis.
Australian Modern Survival is about preparing individuals, families and communities to face emergencies, major disasters and disruptions to everyday life. Through practical survival skills, emergency preparedness, mutual assistance groups and community-based civil defence, we help Australians become more self-reliant, capable and connected.
Our mission is simple: to help people prepare themselves, support their loved ones and work together to protect their communities when it matters most.
You Are the Help Until Help Arrives
Prepare your equipment and essential supplies. Learn to grow, preserve and store food. Develop practical survival skills, take advantage of our free training opportunities, and discover how you can contribute to civil defence and community resilience.
In a major disaster, professional emergency services may be overwhelmed, delayed or unable to reach everyone immediately. During those critical hours or days, you may be the help until professional help can arrive.
APSL is building a community of knowledgeable, prepared and resourceful Australians who understand the importance of self-reliance, cooperation and looking after one another. We encourage members to develop their preparedness, improve their capacity to withstand disruptions and contribute to the collective wellbeing of their communities.
Together, We Are Stronger
Contrary to popular belief, preparing to survive alone is not necessarily the best strategy. In a prolonged emergency, no individual can possess every skill, resource or capability needed to overcome every challenge.
Mutual assistance is at the heart of community survival.
By connecting with others, sharing knowledge, developing complementary skills and establishing local support networks, we can achieve far more together than we could alone.
This is where the Australian Peoples Survival League comes in. We help people become prepared, establish connections and participate in mutual assistance groups that strengthen local emergency preparedness and civil defence capabilities.
If your neighbourhood already has a preparedness network, get involved and contribute. If it doesn't, you have an opportunity to take the initiative, bring people together and help build one.
You don't need to wait for someone else to lead. You can be the person who helps your community become better prepared.
Welcome to modern civil defence — built on preparedness, cooperation and the Australian spirit.
Prepare for the Unexpected
Modern society depends on interconnected supply chains, electricity, communications, transport, essential services and the continuous availability of food and other necessities. Major disasters or prolonged disruptions can affect these systems, sometimes with little warning.
Preparing in advance can make a significant difference.
APSL encourages members to develop practical plans, maintain appropriate emergency supplies, learn essential skills and consider how they would manage if normal services were temporarily unavailable. Growing food, storing essential provisions, learning first aid and survival skills, and building relationships with reliable people in your local area are all valuable steps towards greater resilience.
Our goal is not to encourage fear, but to replace uncertainty with preparation, knowledge and action.
Those who prepare are better positioned to protect themselves, support their families and help others through difficult times.
There Is a Place for Everyone
You don't have to be an expert, an athlete or an experienced survivalist to make a difference. There is a role for everyone, regardless of race, gender, disability, cultural background, experience or physical ability.
Whether you can contribute practical skills, technical knowledge, administration, communications, leadership, training or simply a willingness to learn and help others, your contribution matters.
APSL is about developing people, sharing knowledge and creating opportunities for individuals to become active participants in their communities' preparedness and resilience.
Don't be afraid to step forward. Learn, participate, contribute and help build something that benefits everyone.
Protect What Matters
Never underestimate the importance of preparedness. When emergencies occur, the ability to think clearly, make informed decisions and work cooperatively can make an enormous difference to the wellbeing of you and those around you.
Preparing yourself and your household is an important first step. Helping your neighbours, strengthening local support networks and contributing to community resilience are how we extend that preparedness beyond our own front doors.
Maintaining our way of life requires more than relying on emergency services or expecting someone else to solve every problem. It requires people who are willing to take responsibility, learn new skills and look after one another.
That is the Aussie spirit: practical, resourceful, community-minded and willing to lend a hand when it is needed most.
Become Part of the Solution
The Australian Peoples Survival League brings together people who believe in preparedness, self-reliance, mutual assistance and protecting the wellbeing of our communities.
Explore our training, develop your capabilities, connect with like-minded people and help build a stronger, more resilient Australia.
Prepare yourself. Protect your loved ones. Support your community. Survive together.
Australian Modern Survival — Prepared Individuals. Resilient Communities. Stronger Together.
WHAT TO EXPECT AS A MEMBER
We can help connect you with others in your local area or by supplying you with the tools to build your own local community of mutual assistance group(s). This in turn connects you with wider area support.
Essential survival and civil defence training units.
Members share their knowledge with other members to assist each other in the event of a crisis. Local knowledge is key, but further this with our vanguard discussions forum.
There are some circumstances where you might have to survive alone. Membership means you will be better prepared and connected to survive with our member connect directory. If there are no members, we will equip you with the knowledge to promote mutual assistance in your area.
We recognise our own members achievements whilst also recognising external persons humanitarian achievements.
Be a part of a higher calling, do something great and get involved in helping those in need when a crisis strikes.
APSL is also an amateur radio club!
Licensing and Education: We run training classes, study groups, and license testing sessions to help new amateurs to get on the air.
Mentorship ("Elmers"): Experienced operators provide guidance on building antennas, troubleshooting equipment, and learning operating etiquette.
Emergency Communications and Public Service: Members provide volunteer communications for local community events, marathons, or disaster response civil defence and assist emergency services.
Socializing and Field Days: They organize regular meetings, club dinners, on-air group nets, and participation in competitive events.
What our members say
A Commitment to Community Resilience
I derive considerable professional and personal satisfaction from participating in this distinguished organisation, whose purpose aligns closely with principles of community resilience and collective preparedness.
Recent global and regional disruptions—including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical instability affecting critical maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, and a succession of severe natural disasters including floods, storms, and bushfire emergencies have collectively underscored a fundamental vulnerability in modern society: the fragility of interconnected supply chains and essential service networks. When these systems are compromised, the cascading effects are immediate and profound, communications infrastructure may fail, logistical support can be interrupted, and individuals and communities can rapidly become isolated from necessary resources and assistance.
Within this context, I am able to contribute meaningfully by supporting structured response capability through the provision of training, the dissemination of practical and operational knowledge, and the facilitation of preparedness initiatives at the local level. This includes assisting communities in developing cooperative mutual-aid frameworks often referred to as local resilience or support groups designed to enhance collective self-sufficiency during periods of disruption.
Furthermore, the organisation delivers leadership development and a civil defence oriented perspective, equipping individuals and groups with the cognitive frameworks and practical competencies required not only to respond effectively during crises, but also to stabilise and restore normal functioning in their aftermath.
At its core, this is a voluntary endeavour grounded in civic responsibility and shared commitment. It reflects an ethos of collective endurance and mutual support “surviving together” with the objective of preserving continuity, stability, and the valued qualities of our way of life, consistent with a distinctly Australian spirit of cooperation, adaptability and resilience.
Secretary General
After being approached to join, I immediately struck a rapport with the League’s values to aid and assist people in need of survival skills in extreme times of trouble.
I capitalised on the opportunity to become a valued contributor in the League, as Chaplain, where I can offer humanitarian assistance, mentoring services, coaching, and not to mention Christian guidance, insights and encouragement, when required, in alignment with the League’s noble cause, God forbid a crisis ever warrants it. Keep an eye out for my articles that I will post from time to time that aim to bless you.
Senior Chaplain G.L
Don't Wait for a Crisis. Prepare for It.
Inaction and a lack of preparation can leave you, your family and your community vulnerable when a crisis strikes.
Take the initiative and join like-minded people who believe in preparedness, mutual assistance and community resilience. Discover your role in helping yourself and others, protecting your loved ones, and building stronger networks of support in your local area.
Prepare with Purpose. Serve with Pride.
- Understand the Risks: Use our Threat Assessment Matrix and available intelligence information to assess potential threats, distinguish likely scenarios from less likely ones, and make informed preparedness decisions.
- Develop Your Capabilities: Access training, build practical skills and prepare yourself to respond more effectively when emergencies occur.
- Support Your Community: Work with others to establish mutual assistance networks, strengthen local preparedness and, where possible, assist communities affected by major disasters.
- Be Ready to Serve: Become part of a community of survivalists and civil defence volunteers committed to helping themselves and others when normal services are disrupted.
You don't have to wait for someone else to take the lead. Start preparing today, connect with others and help build a more resilient Australia.
The Australian Peoples Survival League — Prepared to Help. Proud to Serve.
In the spirit of reconciliation, the Australian Peoples Survival League acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.