A recent incident in Morton National Park is a strong reminder of just how critical correct first aid can be when things go wrong in the Australian outdoors. As ABC News report, a bushwalker was bitten twice by an eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis) and survived largely due to early first aid and very rapid … Continue reading →

The Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) has released a significant update to their first aid guidelines for recognizing and managing seriously ill persons. This update consolidates and expands previous guidance, making it more practical and comprehensive for first aiders in the community. What’s New? ANZCOR has merged two separate guidelines into one … Continue reading →

A recent coronial inquest in NSW has brought national attention to a hidden danger lurking in our bushland and backyards: mammalian meat allergy triggered by tick bites. The tragic death of 16-year-old Jeremy Webb from the Central Coast has highlighted why every Australian needs to understand how to recognise and respond to anaphylaxis. A Unique … Continue reading →

Australia isn’t known for its freezing weather generally, but cold exposure still happens — especially during outdoor work, camping, or water activities. Recognising this, the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) has updated its Guideline 9.3.3: First Aid Management of Hypothermia and Cold-Related Injuries to reflect the latest evidence. The changes are designed … Continue reading →

The Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) has recently updated Guideline 9.2.4 – First Aid Management of a Seizure. These revisions clarify the correct first aid response during and after a seizure, with an emphasis on safety, airway management, and appropriate recovery positioning. This update applies to all age groups—adults, children, and infants—and … Continue reading →

We’ve been delivering first aid courses now for over 15 years in Port Macquarie. Here are the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions. 1. What types of first aid courses do you offer in Port Macquarie? We provide a variety of nationally recognised first aid courses in Port Macquarie, including: 2. Where … Continue reading →

A recent coronial inquest in the United Kingdom has highlighted the importance of workplace first aid training and first aid courses. The devastating incident occurred inside a Tesco supermarket, where a 20-year-old woman collapsed and went into cardiac arrest in full view of staff and customers. Despite clear signs of medical distress—loss of consciousness, cessation … Continue reading →