Tips to help you over the festive and summer period
Keeping cool and electricity costs down. Look at this website: https://www.healthdirect.gov. au/hot-weather-risks-and-staying-cool Summertime can be hot, and this can generally mean we use more utilities to keep cool. Whilst fans and air- conditioning are great ways to cool down, the price to run these is expensive and can increase our cost- of-living stressors. Here are some ways to keep cool and minimise our utilities costs.
Rent payments It’s important that residents do their best to pay their rent during the festive and summer period. It can be a tough time for many, and if you’re finding this difficult due to the cost of living, time of year or otherwise, please know that you can reach out and contact your Housing Officer. Call 1300 312 447 .
Close your blinds throughout the day to block the sun’s heat. Dress light. Keep a damp face washer to use on your face and neck for a quick cool-down. Keep a spray bottle with cool water to spritz your face. Only cool the rooms you need to, and close doors and curtains to keep the cool air in. If you can, open windows at night to keep air flowing. Set your air conditioner between 23-26 degrees.
Stay hydrated, drink water. Take a cool shower or bath. To save energy and money, set your fridge between 3 to 5 degrees, and your freezer to -15 degrees. Fridges are one of the most expensive items in the home. Visit cool public places i.e., shopping centre, library.
Struggling with the cost of living? The Community Development Team has resources and information about where to find help and support. This includes booklets, information sheets and contact details about specific support services. If you would like copies of these, please contact the Community Development Team. Call 1300 312 447 , or email communitydevelopmentvic@ hcau.org.au
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