Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death globally. In these critical moments, every second counts. Defibrillators are life-saving medical devices that can significantly increase the chances of survival for […]
World First Aid Day World First Aid Day was established to raise awareness about the importance of first aid skills and to promote their widespread adoption across communities worldwide. Its […]
Severe bleeding can be terrifying, but staying calm and knowing what to do can make a critical difference. Whilst out mustering an unruly mob of cattle, the sun beat down […]
A wake-up call for rural Australia In a heart-stopping incident that highlights the critical importance of comprehensive first aid training in remote areas, a young Ringer on an Australian agriculture property […]
Kai McKenzie, 23, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales (NSW) on Tuesday, when a great white shark – reportedly 3m (9.8ft) in size – bit him. He managed […]
There were 27,428 Australians who experienced stroke for the first time in their lives in 2020, which equates to one stroke every 19 minutes. Each year in Australia approximately 50,000 […]
In an emergency situation, severe bleeding can be life-threatening. While pressure and traditional bandages are crucial first-aid measures, haemostatic dressings offer a new level of control for bleeding wounds. What […]
Thuraya satellite service is no longer available in Australia due to an unforeseen technical issue. This means you can no longer make or receive calls, SMS, or data using your […]
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the parched earth as Matt mustered a stubborn beast. A large unseen loose rock sent the motorbike off in an unexpected direction […]
Okay, so this one is personal. You may have heard of the electrician who’s power points never work in their own house, or the builder who’s own house remains an […]