A big congratulations to the girls in Coastal First Aid’s all-girls basketball team. The girls won a gripping final this week in Taree Basketball Association first division competition. Going into the match as under dogs, the girls won 23-22 over runner’s up Sunne Printing. Well done girls! Match report fromTaree Basketball Association “Sunne Printing and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Spear impales boy’s head
In an interesting story from Florida, a teenage boy who was accidentally shot in the head by a spear gun, has since made a miraculous recovery. The accident occurred on a fishing trip when a friend occidentally fired the spear gun which ended with the three foot spear lodged in teenager, Yasser Lopez’s head. The … Continue reading
Basic First Aid Safety – It Could Save Your Life!
The tragic news story of a man that was killed last night attending to the scene of a motor vehicle accident, has highlighted the real importance of safety in First Aid. The Good Samaritan had stopped to help and render assistance to drivers at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in western Sydney. Unfortunately whilst … Continue reading
Molly Talks About Head Injury First Aid
Molly Meldrum has appeared on Channel Seven’s Sunrise program this morning supporting the need for greater awareness for the proper First Aid treatment of head injuries. Molly has made a impressive recovery since suffering a serious head injury, from falling off a ladder at his home, in December last year. In the interview, Molly highlights … Continue reading
CPR Saved William’s Life
This morning, Today show host Karl Stefanovic caught up with 4 year-old congenital heart disease sufferer, William Pearce, as part of the Gold Week Telethon campaign. William’s condition caused him to suffer a sudden cardiac arrest whilst at home.William’s mother, Nicky, found him collapsed on the floor of his bedroom. Thankfully Nicky was able to … Continue reading
Shark Attack Rescuer Honoured
The man that came to the aid of a shark attack victim has today been recognised for his life saving efforts. Aaron Wallis, of Crowdy Heads NSW, has been nominated for a News Limited Pride of Australia award for his bravery in saving the life of Dave Pearson, after he was attacked by a Great … Continue reading