Recently Published First Aid Articles

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International First Aid Signs

February 24, 2022

First Aid Equipment

First aid is a priority where medical intervention is needed — no matter the location. Signage the world over has been designed so you can recognise and understand it, regardless of the language spoken.

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Our COVID Safe Plan

February 24, 2022

Virus

We are committed to the safety of our students, their loved ones, and the wider community. As such, we have implemented safety recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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How is Australia ranking for Life Expectancy?

February 23, 2022

Health Statistics

Life expectancy continues to improve for most Australians while the life expectancy gap between men and women continues to narrow. But where does Australia rank compared to the rest of the world for life expectancy?

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5 Lives Changed by CPR

February 23, 2022

CPR Resources

Browsing news stories related to CPR reveals people from around the world, calling on their knowledge of first aid to resuscitate another person in need.

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Bushfire – when to stay and defend your home

December 3, 2021

Danger

Staying to defend your home when bushfire threatens, can put your family at risk. This article discusses the relevant considerations. Always put your safety first.

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First Aid can Lead to a Better Job

February 4, 2019

First Aid Training

Learn why first aid training matters in the scheme of Australia’s continuing professional development (CPD), how first aid training is a prerequisite for certain professions—and, ultimately, why first aid training is sure to improve your job prospects.

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AED is a good home purchase

June 24, 2016

First Aid Equipment

Cardiac arrest is catastrophic loss of heart function. If someone in your home suffered a cardiac arrest, would you know what to do? This is why it makes sense to have an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in your home.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heart Attack – What is the difference?

September 21, 2021

Disease

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and Heart Attack are both medical emergencies. Both can be fatal. But the two heart problems are entirely different.

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First Aid for Biting Midges

October 23, 2014

Bites and Stings

Only the female biting midge bites. She does this by breaking the victim’s skin and injecting saliva that prevents the blood from clotting. She then consumes enough protein from the blood to help develop a batch of eggs.

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How to SunSmart

October 8, 2014

Danger

Being in the sun can be fun, but taking precautions to ensure safety from diseases and other sicknesses is nessessary.

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Decorating Safety

December 1, 2014

Seasonal Concerns

Ladders are not the only cause of injuries in the festive season. For example, last summer, 23 New Zealanders visited hospital emergency with a plastic cricket bat injury

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Waterway Safety

November 4, 2014

Danger

To provide a safe environment for yourself and your family, make sure you are aware of the possible dangers which exist in and around inland waterways

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