Be flood-safe this summer

Did you know more than half of flood-related deaths in Queensland result from people risking their lives by driving through floodwaters?

Floodwaters on roads are deceiving.

They may look safe, but their speed and force can lead to people drowning or getting seriously injured.

Listen here to this safety message from Royal Life Saving Queensland’s Executive Director Michael Darben.

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How's your BP?

Certain lifestyle habits can raise your blood pressure.

If anything’s out of whack in your body, your blood pressure will react to it.

Serious problems arise from high blood pressure like a heart attack, stroke, heart failure or kidney disease.

Listen here for tips by Megan Collier from the Heart Foundation.

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Kids and adults like nothing better then jumping in the pool on a hot day, right?

If you have your own pool, by now you should know that it has to be registered and its barriers must comply with Queensland's pool safety laws.

Here's a timely reminder from Kidsafe Queensland chief executive officer, Susan Teeds.

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The Stayin' Strong project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.