Disaster affected communities commonly express dissatisfaction about responding agencies’ lack of local knowledge. This gap contributes to missed opportunities to build capacity for future whole-of-community disaster readiness as recommended by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Programs that can address local health impacts, distress, distrust and isolation, are urgently needed. The Recover Adapt Connect (RAC) program achieved transformative improvements in disaster readiness resulting from its innovative application of social prescribing. Care Navigators located across the service footprint understood and could address local community needs. This study aimed to document the impacts of the program, particularly its application of local creative and cultural resources for disaster recovery. We also aimed to analyse the program's governance structures, with a view to potential sustainable integration into service provision. Method Data collected throughout the program for reporting purposes was collated. Interviews were conducted with 10 HealthWISE program staff. Results Reflexive thematic analysis of the interviews is ongoing with 6 themes emerging: Understanding community disaster needs; Building effective care navigation; Meeting community needs; Creating offshoot effects; Building effective governance; and Evidencing impact. Discussion We explain the high efficacy of RAC as a result of self-reinforcing positive cycles of outreach and connection. The program produced benefits for communities and offshoot effects of increased social capital and ongoing effective disaster readiness actions. We conclude that social prescribing has a critical role to play in regional community disaster readiness and is a means to achieving the objectives of the Sendai Framework.