Epilepsy First Aid – Would You Know What To Do?
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders on Earth, affecting about 3% of Australians. But regardless of how common epilepsy is (compared to …
11/11/2022
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders on Earth, affecting about 3% of Australians. But regardless of how common epilepsy is (compared to …
KEY TAKEAWAYSIbuprofen and paracetamol have different mechanisms of action — paracetamol is processed in the liver, while ibuprofen is metabolised in the kidneys.Paracetamol is a …
Although often confused, panic attacks and anxiety attacks are two very different things. A panic attack is a sudden burst of intense fear and anxiety, …
If you are in First Aid training, you undoubtedly know the importance of keeping your workplace safe. But what does protecting your fellow workers look …
If you have ever had a stomach ache so bad that you could hardly stand the pain? You may have thought it was just a …
Boxing is a fast and furious sport with a high risk of injury. When you are in the ring, one slip-up or a carefully timed …
Thunder is one of the most foreboding sounds you’re likely to hear in everyday life. It indicates that a storm is approaching, and that in …
Your hip is one of the largest joints in your body and one of the most mobile. It is also a joint that supports a …
Shoulder injuries are common among people who play sports, lift weights, or participate in other vigorous activities that strain the shoulders. A shoulder injury can …
When you injure your ankle, moving around can be painful and challenging. Ankles are complex joints that consist of many bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. …
When you spend your days lifting and bending, it is not surprising that back pain is one of the most common injuries among construction workers. …
Knees are one of the most common areas to sustain an injury. Whether it is a sports-related knee sprain, an awkward fall on a slippery …
What would you do if someone in your class suddenly collapsed? Or fell and hit their head on the floor? Or tore a ligament in …
Covid 19 has forced Australians to re-think how they do most things, and First Aid training has been no exception. Social distancing rules and infection …
https://youtu.be/f_0yoVqJ4yE?si=Z0FN6_MSNzsM1ZidAustralia is well-known for its poisonous animals and stinging insects. While most insect bites and stings in Australia cause only mild reactions that resolve in …
Key Takeaways A CPR certificate (HLTAID009) — or a first aid certificate (HLTAID011), which includes CPR — is a hiring requirement across childcare, education, security, …
Early Childhood Educators’ Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, 2 September, recognising the important contribution Australia’s early childhood educators make to children’s wellbeing, learning and development. …
A quick search for “White Card course” returns dozens of providers, and not all of them are legitimate — ASQA has identified an increased threat …
Key Takeaways Refresh your CPR every 12 months and renew your first aid qualification (HLTAID011) every three years. For general workplaces, annual CPR is a …
National Skills Week runs from 24 to 30 August 2026, and it exists to celebrate something Australia’s workforce runs on every single day: practical, hands-on …
