Beat the heat translated resources
Extreme heat or heatwaves are 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.
Heat Smart Tips for Heatwaves
A video with voice-over and captioned with simple tips to stay safe during heatwaves.
Heat Smart Tips Start of summer
A video with voice-over and captioned providing simple tips to prepare for the heat at the start of summer.
Heat Smart: 10 tips for a cooler home
A resource giving simple tips for preparing your home for summer and keeping it cool on hot days.
Heat Smart: Keep babies and children safe
A simple resource with tips to keep babies and children safe in extreme heat.
Heat Smart: Be safe during extreme heat
A simple resource identifying people most at risk from becoming unwell from the heat and tips to get ready at the start of summer and what to do before, during and after heatwaves.