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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
October 8, 2014
Danger
Being in the sun can be fun, but taking precautions to ensure safety from diseases and other sicknesses is nessessary.
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
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
September 29, 2014
Allergy and Asthma
Hay fever is nothing to sneeze at, since untreated symptoms could lead to more serious health complications such as asthma or a severe allergic reaction.
December 4, 2014
Danger
When you see a lightning flash and less than 30 seconds later, you hear thunder, it's too close for comfort. When a person is struck by lightning, dial 000 for emergency medical help. The victim will not retain an electrical charge, so it's safe to touch them.