Free Webinar Series: Heat Protection for Vulnerable Groups Starts This May
How can we better protect those most at risk from rising temperatures? The City of Weiz, in cooperation with Klimabündnis Steiermark, is addressing this urgent question through a new online training series on heat protection for vulnerable groups.
The four-part webinar series, starting in mid-May, is part of the EU Interreg Central Europe project Ready4Heat and is designed for individuals who work closely with at-risk populations—whether professionally or in everyday life.
🌡️ Why this matters:
Extreme heat is an increasing public health challenge. Older adults, children, people with health conditions, and outdoor workers are especially vulnerable. These webinars aim to equip caregivers, educators, health professionals, and others with practical knowledge and concrete tools to protect people more effectively during heatwaves.
🧠 Webinar Topics:
Each session focuses on a specific target group and includes input from experts, real-life examples, and space for discussion:
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Care and mobile support services
🕙 Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 10:00–11:30
🎤 Christian Pollhammer, Dept. of Health & Care, Land Steiermark
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People working with children (e.g. educators, coaches, parents)
🕟 Monday, 19 May 2025 | 15:30–17:00
🎤 Dominik Gottlieb, Red Cross Styria
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Healthcare and social services (e.g. doctors, pharmacists, social workers)
🕝 Tuesday, 20 May 2025 | 14:30–16:00
🎤 Dominik Gottlieb, Red Cross Styria
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Outdoor workers (e.g. construction, agriculture)
🕙 Monday, 2 June 2025 | 10:00–11:30
🎤 Dominik Gottlieb, Red Cross Styria
Register here
Some Practical Info:
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All webinars are free of charge
- Spoken language is german
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Participation in individual sessions is possible
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Online format via Microsoft Teams
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Open to anyone interested in improving heat resilience in their professional or community setting
More info: www.ready4heat.eu