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 →

A Smiths Lake resident is lucky to have a full set of digits after the thumb-saving, First Aid efforts of her friendly neighbours. On Sunday July 13, Smiths Lake woman Pam Douglas was chopping up an old door frame for firewood with a drop saw, when things turned to bad. Unaware that the safety guard … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

From Manning-Great Lakes Area Command – a 25 year old man from Forster is lucky to be alive after he was electrocuted and successfully revived with CPR. At about 11.45am last Friday, the man was working in a ceiling area of an aged facility in Forster when he received an electric shock. Thankfully work colleagues … Continue reading →