June 8, 2022
General Health-Related
Regular physical activity is important for staving off a variety of physical and mental conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and anxiety. Despite this, many Australians are not meeting minimum exercise guidelines on a daily basis.
June 8, 2022
First Aid Training
An inquest into the death of a young boy at an Adelaide school has found that the first aid response was "hampered by panic and communication difficulties." As such, it has raised questions about whether South Australian teachers are aptly equipped to deal with first aid emergencies.
June 7, 2022
Virus
Here in Australia, cold and flu season is well and truly upon us. Though the common cold and the flu have many similarities, there are some key differences to look out for to guide your treatment and recovery.
September 16, 2013
First Aid Training
Many people undertake first aid training as a requirement of their job. However, first aid training can provide numerous benefits to people outside of the workplace. First aid training can help you spot hazards and save lives.
February 2, 2021
First Aid Equipment
Without intervention, a victim of cardiac arrest can be brain-dead within 4 to 6 minutes and dead in 10 minutes. Intervention with an AED has improved the odds of survival by an astounding 600 per cent.
May 27, 2022
General Health-Related
Bone health refers to the strength and structural integrity of your bones. There are a number of actions you can take now and into the future to ensure your bones are as healthy as can be.
May 31, 2022
General Health-Related
GPs across Australia and the UK are now prescribing a free, volunteer-led running event known as Parkrun as a treatment for their patients, as running can provide numerous benefits to a person's physical and emotional wellbeing.
May 31, 2022
General Health-Related
The Heimlich manoeuvre is a type of abdominal thrust that was first described in 1974 as a technique for treating choking casualties. Though it has a rich history in America, the Heimlich Manoeuvre is not accepted here in Australia.
May 31, 2022
Injury
A soft tissue injury is when a muscle, tendon, or ligament experiences trauma, such as overstretching or tearing, which causes pain, swelling, and other symptoms.
November 21, 2013
General Health-Related
Australia Wide First Aid is pleased to be supporting an organisation that seeks excellence and is involved in the community on all levels
May 23, 2022
Virus
Monkeypox is a rare condition that is caused by the monkeypox virus. Its symptoms include fever, headache, and skin lesions. Cases of monkeypox have now been detected in Australia and across several European countries.
June 5, 2020
Allergy and Asthma
Winter is also the season for the flu, as well as colds and other infections of the respiratory system, which are known to exacerbate the symptoms experienced by asthmatics.