Preparing our community and keeping safe in extreme heat Long periods of extremely hot weather can have serious health impacts on more vulnerable community members. We all play a key role in helping to protect vulnerable people from potential severe health effects of extreme heat. It is important to prepare our organisations and community before a heatwave so everyone can be ready, and know what to do. Resources A guide for building heatwave preparedness for community organisations Heat smart social media tiles Heat smart resources for community members - WSLHD (nsw.gov.au) Useful links NSW Health- Beat the Heat website Healthdirect Bureau of Meteorology Sunsmart-Protect your skin ACT fact sheet on how to avoid heat related stress - Information for childcare centres - PDF ACT fact sheet on how to avoid heat related stress - Information for aged care centres - PDF ACT fact sheet on how to avoid heat related stress - Information for events - PDF Resources A guide for building heatwave preparedness for community organisations Heat smart social media tiles Other Heat & your health resources on this site