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PREPARE
Before travelling it is important to ensure you are well prepared and equipped to handle the harsh travel conditions and potential limited health service access.
When preparing to travel, consider the following:
CHECK your overall well being
- undertake pre-travel health checks to assess any underlying health risk factors or illnesses.
LEARN and gain valuable knowledge and understanding of health related topics
- gain valuable knowledge and understanding of any potential condition you may be suffering from, as well as helpful advice on how to deal with it while travelling.
FIND assistance while on the road
Related Pages
Know basic First Aid
(http://www.gpqld.com.au/healthyqueenslanders/Healthy_Grey_Nomads/PREPARE/Know_basic_First_Aid/)
Basic first aid can save lives.
Prepare for your trip
(http://www.gpqld.com.au/healthyqueenslanders/Healthy_Grey_Nomads/PREPARE/Prepare_for_your_trip/)
Before you travel access the latest travel advice, maps and information
Prepare your vehicle/s
(http://www.gpqld.com.au/healthyqueenslanders/Healthy_Grey_Nomads/PREPARE/Prepare_your_vehicles/)
Prepare your vehicle for the road
Travel with your health documentation
(http://www.gpqld.com.au/healthyqueenslanders/Healthy_Grey_Nomads/PREPARE/Travel_with_your_health_documentation/)
Carry the appropriate health documents when travelling to ensure you can be adequately treated in a health emergency.