What does CPR stand for?
We’ve all heard of CPR training. We’re all told it’s vitally important to learn to do CPR. But what does CPR actually stand for? CPR...
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First aid training for sports clubs
The world saw another shocking collapse of a high-profile sportstar recently. This time it was NFL Player Damar Hamlin from the Buffalo...
What’s the best first aid kit for summer holidays?
The year is nearly over. And that means summer holidays – YAY! While everyone looks forward to long lazy days at the beach or by the...
Top 5 First Aid Tips for Summer
Summer’s coming! And that means holidays, days at the beach or by the pool. Yippee! But unfortunately, it also means a greater risk of...
Anapen® injection time reduced to 3 seconds
There’s more good news for those who have serious allergies and are prone to anaphylactic reactions. The first good news was the...
Can I accidentally harm someone with first aid?
The overwhelming majority of people have good intentions and wouldn’t hesitate to help even a complete stranger who was in distress. We...
How to avoid snakes and what to do if one bites you.
Right now, with the warmer weather, snakes are VERY ACTIVE. But in Melbourne, with the recent heavy rains and floods, they are even more...
When should I call an ambulance (and when shouldn't I)?
There is no doubt that the ambulance service is experiencing heavy demand right now. Even with a big drop off in Covid cases, we’ve all...
Floods, snakes & spiders – beware the triple threat…
Right now, many people across Victoria and in parts of Melbourne have been affected by recent heavy rain. Flooding is inundating many...
How do I find the nearest defibrillator to me?
OK so you know that in an emergency, a defibrillator can save lives, right? But, even if you are highly trained in first aid and CPR, do...
The most shocking facts about cardiac arrest - Shocktober!
It’s Shocktober! Time to be shocked by just how much of a problem cardiac arrest is in our world. But also time to learn what you can do...
What does a defibrillator actually do for your heart?
Some people call them defibrillators. Some call them “defib” machines. Others call them by their proper name – an AED – which simply...
Are there any risks to me if I give someone first aid?
There’s no doubt that the past 2 years have made some people a little wary of interacting with strangers. The generalised fear of Covid...
What’s the best first aid treatment for a burn?
There are a lot of myths out there on what to do if burn yourself, but the truth is really quite simple. There is one single treatment,...
How to treat Thunderstorm Asthma
Spring is finally here. And with it comes better weather, increased allergies and the risk of Thunderstorm Asthma. So what is...
What do I do if my child swallows hand sanitiser?
The Covid pandemic has seen a massive increase in the use of hand sanitiser. While it is very effective against spreading germs via hand...
Why do doctors need to do first aid training?
Here’s one of life’s more puzzling mysteries – why do doctors need to do first aid training? After all, don’t doctors do a 6-year degree...
What are the different levels of First Aid training?
If you’ve never done any first aid training before, you might be a little confused by all the different courses and their names and...
How can I help someone having a stroke?
It’s Natio nal Stroke Week this week – August 8 – 14th. If you’ve always wanted to know what to do to help someone having a stroke, the...
Why is CPR training done on the ground?
When you do a CPR training course there is one important point the trainer will always make towards the end of the course. They will...
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