Climate change is leading to more extreme and frequent heat episodes leaving older people more vulnerable in the community.
Researchers at Griffith University are partnering with older members of the community to develop an early warning heat system in the home to ensure they and others can continue to live at home safely and comfortably.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How is our system an individualised early warning system? Our system is an individualised early warning system because it considers the specific needs and… Read More
Ethos July 2024 Newsletter
Here’s the Ethos July 2024 newsletter (click here to open) which features updates on our team, an overview on… Read More
Ethos Article in INSPIRE Edition 31
Our researchers, Mehak Oberai and Dr Shannon Rutherford have published a piece in the 31st issue of the INSPIRE research magazine. The piece is embedded… Read More
Ethos Policy Maker Report
Here is an upload of our policy maker report based on findings from our 2022 heat, health and digital technology survey. Click… Read More
Ethos Heat-Health 65+ Queensland Survey Results
Here is the technical report from the Ethos team, covering the main findings from our statewide survey conducted in 2022. Due to file size constraints,… Read More
Ethos February 2024 Newsletter
Here’s the Ethos February 2024 newsletter (click here to open) which features updates about our project, in-home trial feedback… Read More
Sweltering Cities panel warns Brisbane heatwaves will worsen
Brisbane faces a critical challenge as heatwaves worsen due to poor urban design. A recent Sweltering Cities panel warns of intense heat pockets caused by… Read More
Likelihood of more Ambulance Callouts as Heatwave Conditions Continue
In this post by the Griffith news media, Mehak, Aaron and Shannon discuss their latest publication in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public… Read More
Increased heat: What does it mean for older Australians?
Members of the Ethos research team at Griffith University discuss the effect of increased heat on older Australians in 2023 October Australian Association of Gerontology… Read More
Ethos September 2023 Newsletter
Ella and Mehak have put together the September 2023 Ethos Newsletter (click here… Read More
Ethos Video Release Part 3 – Heatwave ready: How to stay safe during hot weather
The final video in our series explores how to stay safe during hot weather. Read More
