If you’ve spent any time on a Mid North Coast beach in the last couple of months, you’ve probably noticed a small red box bolted to the wall of your local surf club. It’s a shark bite kit, and it’s there for one reason: to help stop catastrophic bleeding in the minutes before paramedics arrive. … Continue reading
Category Archives: First Aid Info
Coogee Shark Attack: What First Aid Saved a Life — And What Every Australian Should Know
On the morning of Saturday, 14 June 2026, a 35-year-old woman, Leah Stewart, was swimming about 30 metres from the shore at Coogee Beach in Sydney when a three-to-four metre shark attacked her. She suffered severe wounds to her left leg and arm. What followed — before the ambulance even arrived — was a masterclass … Continue reading
How to Help Someone Who Is Choking – First Aid Guidelines
Choking can happen to anyone, at any age, and without warning — during a meal, while playing, or even in the middle of a conversation. Knowing how to respond quickly and correctly could be the difference between life and death. At Coastal First Aid, we follow the latest Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation … Continue reading
What to Expect on the Day of Your First Aid Course in Port Macquarie
You’re looking to book your first aid course in Port Macquarie — great move! But if it’s your first time (or it’s been a few years), you might be wondering what the day actually looks like. Here’s everything you need to know before you walk through the door at our first aid courses. Whether you’re … Continue reading
Critical First Aid Lessons from the Bondi Beach Tragedy
The tragic events at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, remind us that emergency preparedness can save lives. While nothing can diminish the profound loss felt by the victims’ families and the Jewish community, we can honor those affected by learning from the emergency response and ensuring we’re better prepared to help when crisis strikes. … Continue reading
How To Find An AED
When someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can be the difference between life and death, but only if you can find one quickly. In Australia, thousands of AEDs are located in public spaces, but knowing how to locate them in an emergency is crucial. What is an AED? … Continue reading
Understanding the SAMPLE Acronym: Why It Matters in First Aid
Picture this. You’re at work when a colleague suddenly goes pale, breaks into a sweat and clutches their chest. Someone’s already called an ambulance, you’re the only one who’s done a first aid course, and help is still eight minutes away. So what do you actually do with those eight minutes? When you’re first on … Continue reading
