Western NSW health workers use animation to combat heatwave risks
Health workers in the Western NSW Local Health District are utilizing animation to combat the rising number of emergency department presentations during heatwaves. Julia Sharp, a child and family clinical nurse consultant, and Klara Demaere, a sustainability project officer, developed the digital tools to replace traditional, text-heavy medical brochures.
The project includes two specific animations voiced by local Aboriginal people. The first, titled ‘Be Safe Inside, Be Smart Inside’, offers practical advice on staying cool indoors, such as covering windows and using air conditioning, while also aiming to reduce electricity costs. The second animation focuses on the risks of rapid dehydration in babies and children.
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Julia Sharp · Klara Demaere · Western NSW Local Health District
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Health workers developed two animations to provide heatwave safety information. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Emergency department presentations have increased during heatwaves. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The second animation focuses on preventing dehydration in babies and children. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first animation, ‘Be Safe Inside, Be Smart Inside’, provides tips for staying cool indoors. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The animations feature two families and are voiced by local Aboriginal people. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures have been rising over the last 100 years. www.blayneychronicle.com.au