Recently Published First Aid Articles

Infographic About Common Australian House Spiders
6 Common Australian House Spiders

November 21, 2022

Bites and Stings

Australia is home to approximately 10,000 spider species, several of which have a predilection for indoor living. Today, we look at the spiders you are likely sharing your house with, and whether they are cause for concern.

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First Aid Course Port Adelaide

November 19, 2022

First Aid Training

Our first aid courses in Port Adelaide are innovative, inexpensive, and nationally accredited. Upon completing our Port Adelaide first aid courses, you will have the knowledge and skills to manage a variety of medical emergencies.

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First Aid Course Parramatta

November 18, 2022

First Aid Training

Our first aid course Parramatta is innovative, inexpensive, and nationally accredited. Upon completing our first aid course Parramatta, you will have the knowledge and skills to manage a variety of medical emergencies.

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What is Shocktober?

November 17, 2022

General Health-Related

Shocktober is an annual campaign aimed at increasing survival rates among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims. As such, it promotes the importance of knowing how to perform CPR and defibrillation.

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First Aid Course Campbelltown

November 16, 2022

First Aid Training

Our first aid course Campbelltown is innovative, inexpensive, and nationally accredited. Upon completing our first aid course Campbelltown, you will have the knowledge and skills to manage a variety of medical emergencies.

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4 Easy Tips for Spider Proofing Your Home

November 15, 2022

Bites and Stings

There are several spider species in Australia that like building their nests in and around the family home. Use these 4 simple tricks to keep their population numbers under control.

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The Tiger Shark | Deadly Marine Life

November 14, 2022

Bites and Stings

Tiger sharks are widely renowned for striped colourations on their sides. They also happen to be one of the largest sharks in the world and have notched teeth designed for maximum damage.

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Baby First Aid Course Adelaide

November 12, 2022

First Aid Training

Our baby first aid course Adelaide is designed to provide students with the knowledge and confidence to respond to first aid emergencies that are common among children and infants.

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First Aid Kit Sign Meaning

November 11, 2022

First Aid Equipment

The first aid kit sign is a universal sign that signals the direction or location of first aid or safety equipment and other emergency related facilities. Knowing the first aid kit sign could keep you safe while travelling abroad.

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Infographic about the Tiger snake
The Tiger Snake | Snake Facts

November 10, 2022

Bites and Stings

Tiger snakes are so named because of distinctive tiger-like stripes along their dorsal scales. They are particularly prevalent near bodies of water during the summer, and their venom is highly neurotoxic and can kill.

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What is Slip Slop Slap Seek and Slide?

November 9, 2022

Seasonal Concerns

Slip slop slap seek and slide is the core campaign for the Cancer Council's SunSmart program. By taking heed of this campaign, you can reduce the immediate and long-term effects of sun exposure, including sunburn, heat stroke, and skin cancer.

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Are You at Risk of Being Struck by Lightning?

November 8, 2022

Danger

Though being struck by lightning might seem far-fetched, over one hundred people in Australia are injured by lightning strikes every year. Injuries can include cardiac arrest, neurological damage, and skin burns. Luckily, there are ways to reduce your risk of being struck by lightning.

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