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  1. Gas heating - health and safety issues

    If you service your gas heater regularly and use it correctly, it will be safe and economical to use.

  2. Cold weather

    Moderately cold weather increases the risk of illness and death. Check on your older neighbours, friends and relatives during cold weather, especially those living alone or with a health condition.

  3. Asthma-friendly home

    There are many ways in which you can transform your home into an asthma-friendly environment.

  4. Wood fires and breathing problems

    The smoke from wood fires can affect air quality and may affect people's health.

  5. Dementia - safety issues

    Safety checks and modifications around the home can help ensure the safety of a person with dementia.

  6. Emergencies - coping without gas or electricity

    In a gas or electricity blackout you may have to think laterally to come up with ways to continue bathing, eating and keeping warm.

  7. Improving ventilation to stop the spread of COVID-19

    Find out how ventilation helps you lower the spread of COVID-19.

  8. How to avoid your asthma triggers

    Asthma triggers are substances, conditions or activities that lead to symptoms of asthma.

  9. Air pollution

    The major sources of man-made air pollution in Melbourne are from motor vehicle emissions and wood heaters.

  10. Mobile phones and your health

    Using a mobile phone while driving greatly increases the risk of traffic accidents.

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