At the start of the footy season I wrote a blog about head injuries and concussion. At that point I could already tell that head injuries were likely to feature in our season this year. The boys in my son’s…
Winter sport is well and truly under way. For many of you (myself included) that means contact sport time of the year. This year my son is playing U10 AFL and proper tackling is upon us (eek). With the increase in age…
In Australia, over half a million people have a diagnosed food allergy. We have one of the highest rates of food allergies with an astounding 1 in 10 babies born developing food allergies. The medical research into this area is promising,…
Parents often ask me when they should start teaching their children first aid. Everyone that knows me, knows that I believe that first aid is a fundamental life skill. As I look at how my children (aged 7 and 9…
Over the last few weeks my family has been battling the usual “change of season” colds, viruses, heavy breathing and coughs. The fluctuating temperatures can be a trigger for young, sensitive airways and for those with Asthma. All too often…
It may not be a life-threatening emergency…… but what if it is? Don’t wait until it is too late to call an Ambulance. In my capacity as a Nurse and First Aid Trainer, I have been noticing something worrying within…