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04 Oct 2018... Know the effects of extreme heat, who is at risk and how you can prepare yourself and others.

30 Nov 2023... This collection of resources can help during extreme heat or heatwaves (periods of unusually hot weather). In Australia, extreme heat events are responsible for more deaths than all other natural hazard events combined. Hot weather can affect everyone, however those at greater risk include older people, people with existing medical conditions, babies and young children, outdoor workers, socially isolated people, people who are homeless and pregnant women. Climate change is resulting in more hot days and more intense heatwaves. Now more than ever, it is important to know the risks of heat, who is at risk, how to prepare, and how to protect ourselves and others.​

18 Nov 2018... Know the effects of extreme heat, who is at risk and how you can prepare yourself and others.

01 Dec 2015... The brochure contains information about the effects of extreme heat, who is at risk and how you can prepare yourself and others. During extreme heat, it is easy to become dehydrated or for your body to overheat. If this happens, you may develop heat cramps, heat exhaustion or even heatstroke. Heatstroke is a medical emergency that can result in permanent damage to your vital organs or even death if not treated immediately. Extreme heat can also make existing medical conditions worse.

01 Jul 2013... This fact sheet provides information about sun safety for school students.

01 Dec 2016... The 'Survive the heat' poster can be used by health and community service providers to promote heat health messages.

01 Jun 2018... Use this checklist to help you prepare for a heatwave.

15 Dec 2023... This multilingual summer smart flyer was developed by Ambulance Victoria to help you stay cool and safe during summer or hot weather.  It has quick information on keeping cool and hydrated, avoiding hot cars, taking care around waters, and checking in on others.  Access Ambulance Victoria's full Summer smart resources summer smart resources here . 

02 Dec 2017... A terrible drought means Birdie has to leave her home and friends. A story for young children about getting through hard times and natural disasters. Translations of this resource can be viewed and downloaded by scrolling down to the section "Languages other than English" and selecting your preferred language.

21 Nov 2018... Know the effects of extreme heat, who is at risk and how you can prepare yourself and others.