Conscious vs unconscious – how to tell the difference
It may seem like a silly question, but can you really quickly and confidently tell the difference between a person who is unconscious,...
Essential businesses need essential support
Right now in Victoria, many businesses are restricted in their operations. But those that are open can rightly be considered essential to...
Is your business First Aid Code compliant?
What is the compliance code for First Aid Training in the workplace? And why do we even need it? Occupational Health & Safety Law clearly...
Why first aid training is vital in schools.
Next to home, school is where our children spend most of their time. The younger they are, the more prone they are to injuries from...
Is first aid training really an essential service?
With lockdowns happening in several parts of Australia right now, there is always some discussion around what constitutes an “essential...
How to tell if someone’s having a stroke
A stroke is essentially a “heart attack” in your brain. It happens when the blood supply to your brain gets interrupted or reduced. This...
Signs of shock and how to handle it
Shock is defined as a severe physical reaction in the body as the result of trauma, blood loss, allergic reaction, heatstroke, poisoning,...
Three common First Aid Myths
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...
Is it OK to use a defibrillator on someone with a pacemaker?
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...
Which first aid kit is right for my business?
You may not know this, but every workplace in Victoria must have an appropriate first aid kit. The Worksafe Victoria First Aid Compliance...
Important Changes to First Aid Training Course Codes from July 2021
The codes which identify First Aid Training Courses are changing from July 1st 2021. These are the changes. HLTAID001 - PROVIDE CPR...
How to handle hypothermia
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...
How to tell if someone has concussion
Concussion gets a lot of discussion in winter with contact sports like footy, rugby, etc Medical experts on the sports field always seem...
The difference between signs and symptoms in First Aid.
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...
Why time matters in first aid
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...
Assisting people with Anaphylaxis or Allergies
Many people have allergies to various foods, medicines and insect stings. Some people’s allergies are quite mild. But others can have a...
How to handle burns
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...
Helping someone having an asthma attack
Recognising when someone is having an asthma attack is not always easy. While most people assume someone who suffers from asthma will be...
Help for kids’ sports injuries with RICER.
Sport is great for kids. Keeps them healthy and active particularly through the colder months. But with sport, can come soft tissue...
Helping someone who’s choking
Choking is regular hazard that can happen to anyone, anytime. Knowing what to do when it does happen can be a real lifesaver. Generally,...