Red Cross Extreme Heat Preparedness Workshop

Anglicare Disaster Recovery volunteers are warmly invited to join this workshop on extreme heat preparedness, facilitated by the Australian Red Cross.

This workshop will equip participants with essential knowledge and practical strategies to prepare for and manage heat during activations. It focuses on proactive measures, safety considerations, and effective techniques to maintain well-being in challenging conditions.

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to;

- Identify key risks and challenges associated with heat exposure during deployment.

- Apply proactive strategies to prepare for high-temperature environments before deployment.

- Understand practical techniques for staying safe and maintaining well-being in hot conditions.

- Recognise early signs of heat-related illness and outline appropriate response actions.

- Utilise available resources and tools to support personal safety and team readiness in heat-affected areas.

Presenter: Tracey Greenaway, Senior Officer - Resilience, Urban Climate Resilience Program, Australian Red Cross

Tracey Greenaway's professional background is in disaster recovery and preparedness, particularly in rural, remote, isolated and metropolitan fringe communities. She has over 30 years' experience as a disaster response volunteer with Salvation Army Emergency Services, and 6 years as a Disaster Recovery Mentor volunteer with Australian Red Cross.

For more information, visit redcross.org.au/extremeheat.