High Risk Scenarios – The Charleville Explosions

The dramatic pictures from the Charleville ammonia truck explosion really do reinforce the high risk nature of some motor vehicle accidents. Images of a disintegrated truck, a huge five metre deep crater in the Mitchell Highway and the mangled wreckage of two firefighting vehicles highlight this. Responding to any motor vehicle accident and providing First … Continue reading

Nelson Bay First Aid Courses

Watch out Nelson Bay and Port Stephens – we’re on our way! Today we are very excited to announce the start of regular First Aid courses for Nelson Bay and Port Stephens. For years, Coastal First Aid has been delivering fun, practical and hands-on First Aid courses in Port Macquarie and Taree. We’ve also been … Continue reading

5yr old boy receives bravery award

A five-year-old Charlestown boy will today be recognised for his brave actions in calling ‘000’. In November last year Mel Welham passed out in her kitchen, hitting her head and becoming unconscious. Her son Myles will today be presented with a NSW Ambulance Star Award for calling emergency services and getting help to his mum. … Continue reading

Little Heroes Honoured

Yesterday, two little heroes received Star Awards at their local school in Campbelltown for ringing Triple Zero (000) and saving their mum’s life. Temporarily blinded and struggling for breath after accidently spraying herself with oven cleaner, Kristie Feneley would have died if not for the quick-thinking actions of her two young children. Ms Feneley was … Continue reading

Provide First Aid

Provide First Aid is the new Nationally Recognised (AQF) and WorkCover Approved First Aid course for both the general public and workplaces that require first aid trained staff. Commonly known as Senior First Aid, the Provide First Aid course now replaces the course known as Apply First Aid (HLTFA311A). The Provide (Senior) First Aid course … Continue reading

Vinegar Treatment for Tropical Jellyfish Turns Sour

The use of vinegar in the treatment of tropical jellyfish stings has now been questioned by research released today. Researchers from the Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine (AITHM) based at James Cook University and Cairns Hospital have made a discovery that could revolutionise the treatment of jellyfish stings, including the deadly box jellyfish. … Continue reading