October 2, 2013
Allergy and Asthma
Asthma can develop when you are middle-aged or older, and is known as ‘adult onset asthma’. But, not having experienced the condition, it can be difficult to know if you've developed adult onset asthma. Get to know the signs and symptoms.
October 26, 2021
First Aid Training
Dehydration is the result of losing or using more fluid than you take in. This can lead to serious complications, ranging in severity from heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or potentially life-threatening heat stroke.
October 4, 2013
Allergy and Asthma
The first line of treatment for an anaphylactic reaction is the injection of adrenaline using an epinephrine auto-injector, such as an EpiPen or AnaPen.
January 22, 2020
Bites and Stings
Insect bites and stings can cause allergic reactions. This can result in severe symptoms ranging from hives and swelling of the throat, face and lips, to shock, abdominal cramping, nausea and vomiting, through to breathing problems.
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.
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.
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.