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Health & Wellbeing tips for older residents

How to prepare for heat waves and stay healthy this summer

Frequent warm days are now upon us and it is time to prepare for the possibility of heatwave. It is important to know how to prepare for a heatwave and who in our community is most at risk.

Advice for Keeping Warm and Staying Safe in Winter

Dressing warmly and keeping your home warm can significantly reduce the chances of ill health during the winter months.

Be scam savvy

Anyone can fall for a scam because scammers are getting smarter and using more sophisticated tricks to dupe thousands of people every year.

Mornington Community Information and Support Centre is currently closed due to storm damage. Some services have been relocated to Mornington Community House but sharps cannot be disposed of at this site.

Smoke Alarm and Fire Safety for Residents

This information will help you to keep your smoke alarm working efficiently and could help save your life in the event of a fire in your home.

Ladder safety for residents

Ladders are associated with more injuries than any other household product, and men over the age of 60 are over-represented in this statistic. The Government's 'Ladder Safety Matters' campaign can help you with safer ladder use.

Beware fake tradies

Be prepared for the tactics fake tradies use to get your money.