Bowral & District Hospital

09/01/2026

Hot weather can be dangerous for seniors.
Here are some simple tips for a healthy safe summer:
- Enjoy outdoor activities and exercise in the cooler parts of the day.
- Drink water throughout the day even if you don’t feel thirsty and carry a bottle of water when going outside.
- Keep your home cool by closing curtains and blinds and using fans or air conditioning.
- Cool yourself down by wetting your skin with cool water - keep in touch with friends and family.
- Talk to your doctor about how to manage your health in the heat if you have a chronic illness, are on regular medications, or have a limit on our fluid intake.

If you need medical advice over summer and your usual doctor isn't available, you can call healthdirect anytime day or night, for free, on 1800 022 222 and get the help you need.

For more tips to have a healthy safe summer, visit: health.nsw.gov.au/summer

07/01/2026

Hot weather can be dangerous for everyone.
Here are some simple tips for a healthy safe summer:
- Enjoy outdoor activities and exercise in the cooler parts of the day.
- Keep your home cool by closing curtains and blinds and use fans or air conditioning.
- Offer babies under six months more frequent milk feeds
- For older children, offer water frequently.

If you need medical advice over summer and your usual doctor isn't available, you can call healthdirect anytime day or night, for free, on 1800 022 222 and get the help you need.

For more tips, visit: health.nsw.gov.au/summer

07/01/2026

Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for free instant health advice.
A registered nurse is available 24/7 to help you get the care you need.
They can find you a nearby GP, pharmacist or urgent care service, connect you to a doctor online or call you an ambulance if it is lifethreatening.
To find out more, visit
www.health.nsw.gov.au/callhealthdirect

For language support call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask to be transferred to healthdirect.

05/01/2026

We’re excited to share that a key element of the First Nations Welcome Project has been applied to the windows in the Emergency Department waiting area.

The First Nations Welcome Project at Bowral & District Hospital is led by Gunai artist Kirli Saunders in collaboration with NSW Health Infrastructure, Red Room Poetry, local community members and local school students. It aims to ensure that Aboriginal patients and families feel welcomed and safe in this place

Read more in the latest edition of our Redevelopment newsletter https://bit.ly/BOWDec25

02/01/2026

Need instant advice about a late night fever?
Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. A registered nurse is available 24/7 to help you get the care your child needs.
The nurse can find you a nearby GP, pharmacist or urgent care service, connect you to a paediatric specialist online or call you an ambulance if it is life-threatening.
To find out more, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/callhealthdirect
For language support call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask to be transferred to healthdirect.

02/01/2026

Not sure if it's a break or a sprain? Call healthdirect 1800 022 222. A registered nurse is available 24/7 to help you get the care you need.

They can find you a nearby GP, pharmacist or urgent care service, connect you to a doctor online or call you an ambulance if it is life-threatening.
To find out more, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/callhealthdirect.

For language support call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask to be transferred to healthdirect and ask to be transferred to healthdirect.

01/01/2026

Hot weather can be hard for seniors. As temperatures rise, don't forget to check in on older friends, family and neighbours. A simple call or a visit can make a huge difference in helping keep them safe this summer. Some easy tips you can share are:
- Drink plenty of water (check with a doctor if they have been told to drink less fluid)
- Stay indoors during peak heat times, use air conditioning/fans and keep blinds/curtains closed
- Use cool packs, a spray bottle or a damp cloth to cool down
- Ask their doctor how heat might affect their health and the medicines they take
- Keep their phone charged and nearby in case help is needed

Your small actions can help keep seniors safe, connected and comfortable this summer. Find more tips: health.nsw.gov.au/beattheheat

01/01/2026

Planning a bushwalk this summer? Enjoy nature without the mozzie bites with these simple tips:

- Wear loose, long-sleeved, light-coloured clothing and covered footwear and socks.
- Apply mosquito repellent evenly to all areas of exposed skin.
- Read instructions to find out how often you should reapply repellent.
- Always apply SPF 50+ sunscreen first and then apply repellent.

For more tips to have a healthy safe summer, visit: health.nsw.gov.au/summer

31/12/2025

We’re seeing some really hot temperatures right now which can affect our health. If you need to go outside, and need to take young children with you, remember:

• Never leave young children alone in the car.
• Don’t cover the front of a pram or stroller with a cloth, even a thin one. Fresh air needs to get into the pram. If you do use a cloth, to be safe, it either needs to be kept wet, or to have a small fan attached.
• Check your baby or child’s temperature often and make sure they aren’t overheating.
• Offer them feeds more often, and if they are more than 6 months old, offer water between feeds.
• Protect their skin by dressing them in loose, light clothes and apply SPF 50+ sunscreen.

If your little one hasn’t had the normal number of wet nappies, if their skin looks really red or pale, or if they are upset or won’t feed, they may be unwell. Get them cooled down as quickly as possible. If you are still worried, get medical advice.

If you feel unwell or are concerned, visit your doctor or call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for 24/7 free health advice. For language support call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask to be transferred to healthdirect.

For more heat information, visit health.nsw.gov.au/summer

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31/12/2025

Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for free instant health advice.
A registered nurse is available 24/7 to help you get the care you need.
They can find you a nearby GP, pharmacist or urgent care service, connect you to a doctor online or call you an ambulance if it is life-threatening.

To find out more, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/callhealthdirect
For language support call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask to be transferred to healthdirect.

30/12/2025

We’re seeing some really hot temperatures right now which can affect our health. If you need to go outside, and need to take young children with you, remember:

• Never leave young children alone in the car.
• Don’t cover the front of a pram or stroller with a cloth, even a thin one. Fresh air needs to get into the pram. If you do use a cloth, to be safe, it either needs to be kept wet, or to have a small fan attached.
• Check your baby or child’s temperature often and make sure they aren’t overheating.
• Offer them feeds more often, and if they are more than 6 months old, offer water between feeds.
• Protect their skin by dressing them in loose, light clothes and apply SPF 50+ sunscreen.

If your little one hasn’t had the normal number of wet nappies, if their skin looks really red or pale, or if they are upset or won’t feed, they may be unwell. Get them cooled down as quickly as possible. If you are still worried, get medical advice.

If you feel unwell or are concerned, visit your doctor or call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for 24/7 free health advice. For language support call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask to be transferred to healthdirect.

For more heat information, visit health.nsw.gov.au/summer

South Western Sydney Local Health District is one of the largest health districts in New South Wales.The District's vision is to provide a healthcare service...

30/12/2025

Keep your baby cool this summer. Babies and young children can get too hot and dehydrate quickly. Give them plenty of water or extra milk feeds and keep them out of the heat on very hot days. Prams can become hot:
· Do not leave your baby to sleep in a pram in hot weather as airflow is restricted.
· Never cover a pram with a dry wrap or blanket because these can restrict airflow and increase the pram’s temperature to dangerous levels.

Instead, if you need to use your pram on a hot day, you can:
· Use the pram's canopy to provide shade to your child while still allowing airflow.
· Remove the back panel from a pram to help with airflow.
· Partly cover the pram with a wet and breathable cloth like muslin, making sure air can flow through. The movement of air through the wet cloth helps to cool the air inside the pram.
· Make sure to keep the cloth wet at all times and keep an eye on your child while they are in the pram. Find tips to keep your baby cool and safe this summer: heath.nsw.gov.au/beatheheat