A boat is seen screaming back through Cape Hawke Harbour. An elderly man is collapsed in a boat, not breathing and no pulse. This was the scene that confronted members of the Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry on July the 6th. Thankfully for the collapsed man, Marine Rescue volunteers at the scene started CPR. Someone rushed … Continue reading →

We were up against stiff competition at our Port Macquarie First Aid course today. On the billing at Port Macquarie Panthers, was none other than Australia’s favourite mining mogul, theme park entrepreneur and politician, Clive Palmer and a presentation for his Palmer United Party. While we couldn’t offer life sized robot-dinosaurs or RMS Titanic replicas, … Continue reading →

Ever thought about being a First Aider at the Running of the Bulls? The annual Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain always presents us with some truly unique and graphic injuries. This year’s Running of the Bulls has been no exception. 23 people were reported to be injured in today’s running alone, including an … Continue reading →

#Footinmouthdisease #punirony

Food Allergy Awareness Week is an initiative of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia. The week helps them to promote and develop through education, research and ongoing support, the awareness In the last decade severe food-induced allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in Australia have dramatically increased. There is no cure and currently no one understands why allergies are increasing … Continue reading →