Heatwaves and extreme temperatures can lead to serious health risks. Primary care teams are often the first point of contact and play a key role in identifying people at higher risk, sharing practical prevention advice, and supporting early management of heat-related illness.
As a reminder, Queensland Health and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) have developed the Primary Care Guide to Heat Health Management, alongside a suite of ready to use media assets for practices and community messaging.
Use these resources to:
- support brief heat health conversations in consults
- share consistent advice via your website, waiting room screens and socials
- help patients understand when to seek further care
