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01 Nov 2023... An Easy Read guide from Knox City Council on extreme heat, and staying safe during hot weather.

01 Oct 2025... To stay safe during extreme heat, keep cool by using air conditioning or fans, wearing light clothing, and keeping your skin damp with cool showers or sprays.  Stay hydrated by drinking water regularly, even if you’re not thirsty, especially when outdoors or active. Plan ahead by stocking up on essentials, avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat, and rescheduling for cooler times. Check in on family, friends, and neighbours, especially those who may need help. Monitor weather forecasts and heatwave warnings through the Bureau of Meteorology and subscribe to health alerts to stay informed. For more information, visit the Better Health Channel . 

01 Oct 2025... Heat is the leading cause of death from natural disasters in Australia, posing significant health risks such as heat exhaustion, heatstroke, heart attacks, strokes, and worsening of existing conditions like kidney or lung disease and mental illness.  While extreme heat can affect anyone, those most at risk include older adults, young children, pregnant women, individuals with chronic health issues, and people who are socially isolated or lack ways to stay cool. In medical emergencies like heatstroke, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.  To stay safe, keep cool, stay hydrated, plan ahead, and check in on others. For more information, visit the Better Health Channel . 

23 Jul 2025... Lead is a naturally occurring metal that has been used in a wide variety of products. Exposure to lead can be harmful to your health.  Young children are more sensitive to the health effects of lead.

23 Jul 2025... Lead is a naturally occurring metal that has been used in a wide variety of products , including fishing sinkers. Exposure to lead can be harmful to your health.

22 Jul 2025... In case of power outages, download and print this checklist. This checklist is the first step in planning for a power outage and helps you think about what to do. It will also guide you in creating a more detailed power outage plan later. The checklist covers six key areas to think about:  Support people Safety essentials Communication Light Comfort Surroundings

09 Apr 2025... In case of power outages, download and print out this power outage plan to help you and people you care for stay safe when the power goes out.  Power outages can happen suddenly, disrupting daily life and your medical care at home.  This plan covers six key areas to help you stay safe and informed:  Support people Keeping my health equipment working Home essentials for power outages Meeting my basic needs Staying in touch & getting information Feeling confident and informed An accessible Word format of the English version can be downloaded here .  

Find fire safety information in various community languages including Auslan. Information are in different file formats such as videos, audio files.  It includes publications such as Fire Danger Ratings , 'Can I or Can't I' (fire activities allowed during fire danger periods and total fire ban days), smoke alarms, home fire safety, grassfires and other resources to help you plan and prepare. These resources are developed by Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria. 

01 Dec 2023... This book is made by Fire Rescue Victoria and the Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  This book is about how to prevent fires in your home what to do if there is a fire in your home

01 Apr 2022... A water safety campaign featuring resources to help prevent drowning deaths in multicultural communities across Australia. Developed by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia, the “To Keep Our Community Safe When Swimming, Fishing and Boating” water safety resources are in written and audio format.