Myheatrisk profile

A quick, private assessment of how hot weather may affect you and your level of heat-related risk, with practical tips to help you stay safe and well.

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This tool provides general point in time profile of your heat risk. Myheatrisk profile is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute formal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Users should always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any individual medical needs or concerns.

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1. Welcome › 2. Questions › 3. Your result

Tell us a little about you

Choose the answer that fits best. There are no right or wrong answers.

About you

1. Your age

65-74 75 or above

Social factors

5. What is your weekly income?

Less than $585 per week Equal to or above $585 per week

6. What is your English level?

No English or beginner English English is my primary language or a proficient second language

7. What is your living situation?

Living alone Living alone, but regularly contacts friends and family Living with partner, family or friends

Personal behaviours

8. It’s recommended to drink 8 or more cups of non-alcoholic fluid every day. You may be recommended an alternative volume by your medical professional. Which option best describes you?

I regularly drink the recommended amount of daily fluids I never drink the recommended amount of daily fluids

9. Which option best describes you?

I increase my fluid intake when exercising I don't increase my fluid intake when exercising

10. Do you regularly exercise for an average of 150 minutes per week, or an alternative amount recommended by your medical professional?

Yes No

11. Do you usually limit outdoor activity to the cooler parts of the day (before 10am and after 4pm)?

Yes No

Risk perception

12. Heatwaves pose a potential risk to your health and wellbeing:

Agree Disagree

13. Nothing can be done to reduce your exposure to extreme heat and you just need to ‘get on with it’ or ‘ride it out’:

Agree Disagree

14. Select the option that best describes your response to heatwave warnings:

I never/rarely see or hear heatwave warnings/advice I regularly see or hear heatwave warnings/advice during summer, but do not understand, trust or use them I regularly see or hear heatwave warnings/advice during summer and use them as a guide for action

Your neighbourhood

23. Select the option that best describes your neighbourhood:

I live close to a large public greenspace (e.g. park, forest, reserve), a large waterbody (e.g. lake, river or ocean), or my suburb has lots of vegetation and shading My neighbourhood has none of these features

24. Select the option that best describes your suburb:

A rural area, town or suburban neighborhood (low density- mostly stand-alone/detached homes) A city neighborhood (medium to high density- mostly townhouses, crowded single dwellings and/or apartment buildings)