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  1. Extreme heat

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

  2. Extreme heat (video)

    Extreme heat can affect anyone, including the young and healthy.

  3. Heat-related health problems

    Heat kills more Australians than any natural disaster. Find out how you can treat and prevent heat-related illness, including heatstroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramp and heat rash.

  4. Gas heating - health and safety issues

    If you service your gas heater regularly and use it correctly, it will be safe and economical to use.

  5. How to cope and stay safe in extreme heat

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

  6. Cold weather

    Moderately cold weather increases the risk of illness and death. Check on your older neighbours, friends and relatives during cold weather, especially those living alone or with a health condition.

  7. Wood fires and breathing problems

    The smoke from wood fires can affect air quality and may affect people's health.

  8. Hypothermia

    The early responses to hypothermia will be moving around, seeking shelter, hair standing on end (goosebumps) and shivering.

  9. Sweat

    Sweat's main function is to control body temperature.

  10. Dementia - safety issues

    Safety checks and modifications around the home can help ensure the safety of a person with dementia.

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