A stroke is essentially a “heart attack” in your brain. It happens when the blood supply to your brain gets interrupted or reduced. This...

Shock is defined as a severe physical reaction in the body as the result of trauma, blood loss, allergic reaction, heatstroke, poisoning,...

With two of Australia’s largest cities in lockdown, there’s a lot of home schooling going on right now. And with the kids at home, the...

This is not an uncommon problem. You have an emergency in front of you because someone has had a cardiac arrest. But you don’t know...

You may not know this, but every workplace in Victoria must have an appropriate first aid kit. The Worksafe Victoria First Aid Compliance...

The codes which identify First Aid Training Courses are changing from July 1st 2021. These are the changes. HLTAID001 - PROVIDE CPR...

We’re deep into winter now. And the snowfields are open again. So it’s a good time to think about how we would help someone suffering...

Concussion gets a lot of discussion in winter with contact sports like footy, rugby, etc Medical experts on the sports field always seem...

Often in First Aid, people talk about the “signs & symptoms” of a patient together, almost as if they are the same thing. But they’re...

Time is always of the essence in first aid care. The quicker you can start applying first aid to someone, the more likely you are to get...

Many people have allergies to various foods, medicines and insect stings. Some people’s allergies are quite mild. But others can have a...

In winter, we all want to be warm. Which means we can often end up handling or being near hot things. And hot things burn. Household...

Recognising when someone is having an asthma attack is not always easy. While most people assume someone who suffers from asthma will be...

Sport is great for kids. Keeps them healthy and active particularly through the colder months. But with sport, can come soft tissue...

Choking is regular hazard that can happen to anyone, anytime. Knowing what to do when it does happen can be a real lifesaver. Generally,...

If someone is bleeding, the biggest challenge is NOT to freak out. Many people react to the sight of blood and some panic if they see a...

Most people think the terms “Heart Attack” and “Cardiac Arrest” are essentially the same thing. But they’re really quite different. And...

The first thing to do with a snake bite is NOT to apply a tourniquet. That method is no longer recommended. (And don’t get any ideas...

Infection control can be made into a really complex subject, but the basics of it boil down to 4 essential steps. Step 1 – Wash your...