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First aid and related topics. New articles published several times a week.

As well as general adverse health effects, smoking worsens asthma and reduces the effectiveness of medications.
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

Asthma and Smoking

Smoking ranks second as a major cause of premature death and illness in Australia, after obesity. As well as having adverse health effects on people in general, smoking worsens asthma and reduces the effectiveness of medications.

It is important to know your anaphylaxis triggers so you can effectively avoid them.
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

Anaphylaxis Triggers

Anaphylaxis can quickly become life threatening. It is therefore important to know your triggers so you can effectively avoid them.

How to perform CPR on adults and older children
CPR Resources

CPR Resources

How CPR is performed on adults & older children

See how CPR is done on an adult or older child (over 8 years old) in this guide. You can also go to specific guides on CPR for children, infants, and during pregnancy. If you’re in an emergency, call 000.

Not having experienced the condition, how do you know if you're developing adult onset asthma? Get to know the signs and symptoms.
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

Adult Onset Asthma

Asthma can develop when you are middle-aged or older, and is known as ‘adult onset asthma’. But, not having experienced the condition, it can be difficult to know if you've developed adult onset asthma. Get to know the signs and symptoms.

First aid treatment for dehydration is aimed at rehydration and restoring a balance of electrolytes in bodily fluids. Severe dehydration needs immediate medical treatment.
First Aid Training

First Aid Training

First Aid for Dehydration

Dehydration is the result of losing or using more fluid than you take in. This can lead to serious complications, ranging in severity from heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or potentially life-threatening heat stroke.

Adrenaline auto-injectors are designed for easy access and use with simple instructions
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

How does an adrenaline auto-injector work?

The first line of treatment for an anaphylactic reaction is the injection of adrenaline using an epinephrine auto-injector, such as an EpiPen or AnaPen.

If cold or fever like symptoms follow a bite from a mosquito, the person should seek medical attention immediately
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

First Aid for Insect Bites and Stings

Insect bites and stings can cause allergic reactions. This can result in severe symptoms ranging from hives and swelling of the throat, face and lips, to shock, abdominal cramping, nausea and vomiting, through to breathing problems.

A white cross on a green background is the internationally accepted symbol for first aid.
First Aid Equipment

First Aid Equipment

International First Aid Signs

First aid is a priority where medical intervention is needed — no matter the location. Signage the world over has been designed so you can recognise and understand it, regardless of the language spoken.

We are committed to the safety of our students, their loved ones, and the wider community. As such, we have implemented safety recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Virus

Virus

Our COVID Safe Plan

We are committed to the safety of our students, their loved ones, and the wider community. As such, we have implemented safety recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

In 2019 the average life expectancy in Australia for a male at birth was 81.5 years, and for a female, 85.4 years.
Health Statistics

Health Statistics

How is Australia ranking for Life Expectancy?

Life expectancy continues to improve for most Australians while the life expectancy gap between men and women continues to narrow. But where does Australia rank compared to the rest of the world for life expectancy?

When 38 year old chimpanzee, Ockie, collapsed at Rockhampton Zoo, one female chimp began pumping her hands on his chest, in exactly the right place over his heart
CPR Resources

CPR Resources

5 Lives Changed by CPR

Browsing news stories related to CPR reveals people from around the world, calling on their knowledge of first aid to resuscitate another person in need.

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Danger

Danger

Bushfire – when to stay and defend your home

Staying to defend your home when bushfire threatens, can put your family at risk. This article discusses the relevant considerations. Always put your safety first.