First Aid Blog

Funnel-Web Spider Bites in Australia: First Aid Guide

The funnel-web spider is one of Australia's most dangerous spiders. While not all funnel-web spider bites are life-threatening, immediate first aid treatment is crucial as severe symptoms can develop within 10 minutes.

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From First Aid to Mental Health: Why we need to keep men talking

Movember is an audacious movement where men grow mustaches like badges of honour. It’s not just about the 'stache; it’s a gritty call to arms against prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health issues. You grow that upper lip fuzz not just to look like a 70s cop, but to spark conversations, and break the silence that surrounds men's health.

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Nick Stevens Nick Stevens

Every 5 minutes: why diabetes first aid knowledge can’t wait

Every day, in homes, workplaces, and schools across Adelaide, people are managing diabetes. For some, it's a careful balance they've maintained for years. For others, it's a new diagnosis they're still learning to navigate. But for all of them, knowing there are people in their community who understand how to help in an emergency provides invaluable peace of mind.

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Nick Stevens Nick Stevens

How kindness shapes first aid training

First aid is, at its core, an act of kindness. It's about being ready to help someone on what might be their worst day. But teaching first aid? That's about creating a chain of kindness that ripples through our community.

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Nicole Nicole

Safety is everyone’s business

In a world where workplace safety is becoming increasingly crucial, who says learning life-saving skills can't be entertaining? October has been National Safe Work Month with a theme of "safety is everyone's business," and we couldn’t agree more. It's time to take a fresh look at how Adelaide businesses can make safety in the workplace paramount.

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Nicole Nicole

FAST track to care

For World Stroke Day, we’re breaking down what a stroke is and showing you the F.A.S.T way to act if you see someone experiencing one.

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A breathless birthday: The Importance of Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day - get silly for a serious cause. Red Nose Day is about more than just awareness. Wear your red nose. Donate what you can. Because somewhere out there, a baby is struggling to breathe, and a mother is about to start a fight that no one should ever have to fight alone.

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Nicole Nicole

Stay safe in the water

Stay safe in the water. Make sure you know CPR and First Aid so you know what to do if someone is drowning.

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Nicole Nicole

Beating the heat: First Aid for hyperthermia

When working outside in the heat, it's important to be aware of the risks and take proper precautions to prevent heat-induced illnesses like hyperthermia. From dehydration to burns, these conditions can be serious if not managed right away. In honour of World Day for Health and Safety at Work, let's delve into the facts and give you a first aid how-to guide for staying safe in the sun.

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Nicole Nicole

Sports-related concussions – not something to Shake Off

With the Superbowl almost upon us it got us thinking about the impact the game has on a player’s body and head more specifically. Concussions are more and more prevalent in AFL but the NFL has been struggling with it for years and it’s certainly not something to shake off!

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Nicole Nicole

Cat-astrophes

Cat-astrophes: Laughing in the Face of Asthma Triggers on International Cat Day!

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