When it comes to first aid training for your school, there is no room for compromise. After all you and your staff are responsible for the wellbeing of hundreds, possibly thousands, of students every day. From playground injuries and sports incidents to allergic reactions, asthma attacks and unexpected medical emergencies, a school is a place where staff who are adequately trained in first aid is not just a requirement, it’s a vital necessity. That’s why choosing the right pr

Not sure which defibrillator to buy? This plain-English guide explains what a defib actually does, what the specs mean, and which model suits your situation — no jargon, no runaround.

Workplace emergencies can happen at any time. A cardiac arrest, a severe allergic reaction, someone choking, a fall from a ladder or serious injury can occur without warning. In those first few minutes before the ambulance arrive, the actions taken by a colleague, specifically trainined in first aid, can save a life. That’s why workplace first aid training in Melbourne has become a critical responsibility for businesses, schools, childcare centres, aged care providers and o

Educational and care environments carry unique responsibilities when it comes to health and safety, especially first aid. Teachers, childcare educators and aged care workers are responsible for the wellbeing of vulnerable people every day. When an emergency occurs, staff must act quickly and confidently. And know what they are doing. That’s why first aid training for schools, childcare centres and aged care providers in Victoria is so important. Results First Aid provides sp

Earlier this year, Australia saw an exciting new alternative for the treatment of severe allergic reactions come onto the market. neffy ® , is a needle-free, adrenaline nasal spray designed for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis. It was approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in December 2025 and became available in Australia from mid-February 2026. This breakthrough new medication delivery system represents the first major alternative to adrenaline auto-in

For many organisations, sending staff offsite for first aid training can be very difficult. Work schedules, travel time and operational disruptions often make it challenging to organise group training. That’s why onsite first aid training for Melbourne businesses remains one of the most popular options for organisations looking to train their staff in a time efficient way. Leading training company, Results First Aid specialises in delivering professional first aid and CPR tr

Emergencies can happen in any workplace, without warning. A fall, a cardiac arrest, severe allergic reaction, choking incident, workplace accident or sudden medical episode can occur sometimes in seconds. The actions taken in the first few minutes can mean the difference between life and death. The difference is usually because someone in that workplace was properly trainined in first aid. Today, workplace first aid training in Melbourne has become a critical part of respons

Concussion is big news these days. There’s a growing awareness of the problem, particularly in sport. And there’s a growing recognition that we must take preventative measures to reduce the risks of long-term serious brain damage from concussion, especially in kids playing sport. While Concussion Awareness training is NOT yet mandatory in schools, it may soon become so. Currently the guidelines are a little uncertain, but schools are under increasing pressure to address the i

There is a very important position you will learn in first aid training that can be vital to saving someone’s life.   It’s called the recovery position because it can be the best position to put the person into when they are recovering from an accident, incident or trauma.   Note: before putting someone into the recovery position, always perform a quick check on the environment around you and the injured person to make sure there is nothing dangerous in the immediate vicinity

Diabetics have some very particular needs when it comes to emergency first aid.   But first it helps to understand what diabetics...

Sadly, despite the very best efforts of parents, teachers, friends and government authorities, young children aged 0-4 still have the highest rate of hospitalisation for accidental poisoning of any age group.   This is simply because young children just don’t know or understand what’s inside many of the bottles and containers in our homes, childcare centres, schools, workplaces and other parts of the world. And they are naturally inquisitive.   So, it is our job as adults to

Are you a designated First Aid officer in your organisation?   Are you one of the more senior and experienced people in the role?   Do others look to you during an emergency or incident or does management expect you to take a leadership role with the other First Aid officers?   Are you looking for such a role yourself?   Does your company or organisation operate a large site with many staff, with a likelihood of there being events that could involve injuring more than one per

Have you been designated as the Fire Warden at your workplace?   Would you like to be designated the Fire Warden but feel you lack the...

What is the First Aid for a knocked-out tooth? A knocked-out tooth is sometimes called an AVULSION, which means the act of tearing or...

If you Google the term “first aid training” you will get dozens of results. So, with so many different first aid training options available for you which should you choose? The closest? The cheapest? The one with a familiar name? Here are a few tips to help you choose the best first aid trainers for your needs, whether they be for you personally or for a business or organisation. Ask yourself or the company you are considering doing your training the following questions: How

When you think of helping someone who has nearly drowned, had a heart attack or gone unconscious, do you automatically think of using “mouth to mouth” resuscitation as part of your first aid? For many people, especially if you are over say 45, this is exactly what might spring to mind. Even the term “mouth to mouth” has become deeply embedded in our culture though movies, TV and the media. We hear people taking about having to give someone "mouth to mouth" or we see characte

Have you recently qualified to work in childcare and are looking for a job? Are you currently working in childcare? Or are you planning to work in childcare soon? Whichever of these 3 situations applies to you, you will need to obtain or renew your First Aid certificate in order to get a new job in childcare or to continue with your current job.. But did you know that you can't do just any first aid training course to work in childcare? There is a very specific course you mus

How do you know if someone is having a stroke? What are the signs and symptoms? Could you tell if you were having one yourself? The signs...

Brrr, there’s been some pretty cold nights and mornings these past few days. So, have you ever wondered how you would survive if you were...

The question of whether or not employers MUST provide an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for employee safety in their workplace is a bit of a grey area. We have written this article specificially to help employers understand their risks and obligations with regards to AEDs. In short, however, you are always better off to have an AED in your workplace than not to have one. It's a relatively small investment for many businesses and under the Instant Asset Write-off provi