Stay Prepared - News, Tips & Tools

Whether you're camping with your family, with a school group or on your own, it's important to have the right first aid supplies with you to deal with any emergencies that arise.

When someone is sick or injured, first aid provides them with immediate, potentially lifesaving care until full medical help is available.

Proper cleaning and sanitising of surfaces is essential for preventing the spread of infectious disease and protecting the health of the community.

Since the first 10-15 seconds after eye contamination are critical, eye wash stations should be located within 10 seconds reach of high-risk areas on a job site.

Thermal burn injuries cause around 5,900 hospitalisations and 100 deaths every year in Australia. Understanding how to provide first aid for burns can help improve outcomes, reduce the risk of infection and may even save a life.

A person who has suffered a severe injury can bleed to death in a matter of minutes without first aid. Emergency help should be called immediately if someone is experiencing heavy blood loss. 

Safety procedures in the workplace are an important tool for helping make sure your staff stay safe while completing their work tasks.

Looking after your heart health is incredibly important. Most people don't find out that they are at risk of or have developed coronary heart disease until they experience chest pain or heart attack.

Not all snake bites are venomous or fatal, but every snake bite should be treated as potentially life-threatening. Knowing how to treat a snake bite effectively could save someone's life.

When you live with allergies, you may experience symptoms like sneezing, coughing and itchiness from time to time. Anaphylaxis is a much more serious allergic reaction which can be life threatening.

Billions of bacteria and microorganisms can be found in every environment, including on human skin. Most of these bacteria are not harmful to humans, but some microorganisms can be dangerous and even deadly to us.

The heart is one of the most important organs of the human body. Heart rhythm problems can lead to life threatening situations, including sudden cardiac arrest. Knowing how a defibrillator works could save a life.

Asthma is a very common condition, affecting 1 in 9 Australians. Knowing what causes asthma attacks, how to relieve symptoms and how to prevent asthma attacks can make all the difference in an asthma emergency.

Most wounds have the potential to heal on their own, but the healing process may be interrupted if a wound gets infected. In this article, we look at the signs of an infected wound, how to prevent infection and how to treat it.

Wondering how to become an accredited first aid trainer? In this guide, we look at the skills, qualifications and supplies you need to start training others in first aid.

In this article, we take a look at the questions "Why is wound care important?" and "What happens when a wound doesn't heal?". We also discuss the importance of using the right wound dressing to ensure a smooth and timely recovery.