Are you looking forward to some time out this holiday season? If you’re heading off camping, or even if you’re off on a roadtrip – it’s worth the small amount of time it takes to pack a well-stocked first aid kit. Then you really can sit back & relax. You’ll know you’ve got your bases covered from a first aid perspective, without having to throw everyone into the car and hopefully find a pharmacy that’s … Read More
Let’s have a show of hands (and be honest!)… Have you only done First Aid training because of work? Or perhaps you’ve never even thought about going to a course. Maybe you know the basics and don’t think you’d ever be the person who needs to know. It could be too hard to find the time. Or you’ve always meant to, but… You never want to be the person to think ‘I hope someone else … Read More
Spring is here & with it comes a collective groan – because it’s the start of ‘Hay Fever season’! Across Australia, almost 3 million people suffer from Hay Fever, the common name for ‘allergic rhinitis’. This number hits its peak across the warmer months of September to April, when pollen counts rise. And isn’t it odd that despite its name, hay isn’t the cause of the problems – and there’s no fever involved! Hay Fever … Read More
In today’s world, we all want up-to-date information at our fingertips, and First Aid is no different. So in this blog, we’ll reveal the four First Aid Apps that put reliable, evidence-based, life-saving first aid knowledge into the palm of your hand, wherever you travel in the world. That means you can skip the Dr Google step! I’ve heard so many people say they’re afraid they won’t remember how to deal with all of the … Read More
Has your child ever fallen from a height in the playground? Or sustained injuries from falling off the top bunk or out of a tree? Crashed their bike? Or even had a rough tackle at footy? What was your first reaction? Because if you’re like most parents with a child who is hurt and crying – you want to scoop them up to comfort them and make sure they’re ok. Picking up your child could … Read More