First Aid Related Resources
We want to make sure that you have access to up-to-date, evidenced-based first aid knowledge. To make sure that you do, below we have included a selection of first aid charts, and our favourite first aid Apps and websites.
Downloadable Charts
Available for free download – these charts can be used as images on phone or event printed and placed around your home or workplace.
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Anaphylaxis Management
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Asthma Management
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Burns Management
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Calling 000
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Chest Pain
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Child Protection
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Childhood Illness
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Choking
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Concussion
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CPR
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Drug and Alcohol Overdose
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Infection Control
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Jellyfish
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Poisoning
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Seizure Management
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Snake & Funnel Web
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Spinal Injury Management
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The Chain of Survival
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Wheelchair CPR
Phone Apps
Head Check
Head Check is a fantastic app that helps parents and first aiders assess a child’s head injury for signs of symptoms of concussion and tells you the best course of action based on the symptoms. Download Head Check!
Kids Health Info
If you have a child and want high-quality, current, evidenced-based information then the Kids Health Info App is a great resource. Download Kids Health Info!
Australian Bites and Stings
If you want to camp, hike, garden and play outdoors with confidence this is the app for you. You can look up a potential ‘venomous creature’ to identify, discover and follow first aid treatment. Download Australian Bites and Stings!
Emergency+
The Emergency+ App is a must-have, because it can save you critical minutes in an emergency. It uses your phone’s GPS to give your co-ordinates and address to the 000 Operator, so they can send emergency services your way. It also provides a list of key emergency phone numbers. Download Emergency+!
Websites
Important and informative websites to help with various first aid related scenarios.
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Asthma Australia – current support & resources
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Kid Safe Australia – first aid education and campaigns
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Mental Health First Aid – guidelines & programs
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ASCIA – information and advice on allergies
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Poisons Information Centre – information, prevention & treatments
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Health Direct – reliable first aid information & treatments
