27/01/2026
Hey Queenslanders, it's hot! Here’s a reminder of our top tips to help you stay cool and keep well on these hot summer days.
Please stay safe and remember to keep an eye out for your loved ones, mates and elderly neighbours.
💧 Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Remember young children and babies are at greater risk of dehydration than adults.
👒 Stay indoors or seek out the shade whenever you can. Wear a hat, sunscreen and loose-fitting clothing.
🧐 Keep an eye out for elderly neighbours and family members and check in with them daily.
❄️ Use air conditioners if you’re able to, and encourage your elderly loved ones to switch theirs on too if they have one.
💦 Cool showers, or a water spray bottle and a fan, are excellent ways to cool down.
🏃♀️ Limit outdoor activities such as exercise and gardening during hot weather, or plan these activities for cooler parts of the day.
🏊♂️ Swim between the flags and always supervise children around water, including pools, dams and at the beach.
🍎 Make sure young children are eating and drinking normally, and if not, try using an electrolyte drink to help maintain their hydration. Be aware that kids can also dehydrate more rapidly if they are sick.
🍷 Ensure food is properly refrigerated and avoid drinking alcohol which can cause more rapid dehydration.
Keep an eye out for heat stroke warning signs such as high body temperature, rapid pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, confusion and nausea, and seek medical attention or call triple zero (000) immediately if you develop these symptoms.
