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Though being struck by lightning might seem far-fetched, over one hundred people in Australia are injured by lightning strikes every year. Injuries can include cardiac arrest, neurological damage, and skin burns. Luckily, there are ways to reduce your risk of being struck by lightning.
Danger

Danger

Are You at Risk of Being Struck by Lightning?

Though being struck by lightning might seem far-fetched, over one hundred people in Australia are injured by lightning strikes every year. Injuries can include cardiac arrest, neurological damage, and skin burns. Luckily, there are ways to reduce your risk of being struck by lightning.

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. CPR is not just an essential first aid procedure for when a person's heart has stopped beating - it can also restore blood flow to a dog who is not breathing or pulseless.
Pets

Pets

CPR for Dogs | Pet First Aid

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Providing CPR to a dog who is not breathing or is pulseless can restore blood flow and save his life.

Dogs are incredibly curious creatures, and they often use their mouths to navigate and understand their surrounding locale. This can cause them to ingest poison and experience significant complications like seizures, heart problems, and kidney failure.
Pets

Pets

How to Treat Poisoning in Dogs | Pet First Aid

Dogs are incredibly curious creatures, and they often use their mouths to discern their surroundings. This can cause them to ingest poison and experience significant complications like seizures, heart problems, and kidney failure.

Australia is home to approximately 10,000 spider species. In this downloadable chart, we identify and describe nine of Australia's most common spiders. Some of these spiders inflict only mild bites, while others contain venom that is highly potent and toxic to humans.
Charts

Charts

Spider Identification Chart

Australia is home to approximately 10,000 spider species. In this downloadable chart, we identify and describe nine of Australia's most common spiders. Some of these spiders inflict only mild bites, while others contain venom that is highly potent and toxic to humans.

Like humans, dogs can experience heat-related illness, including heat stroke. Every pet owner should know how to keep their dog cool. Without prompt treatment, heat-related illness in dogs can lead to organ damage.
Pets

Pets

How to Prevent Heat-related Illness in Dogs

Like humans, dogs can experience heat-related illness, including heat stroke. Every pet owner should know how to keep their dog cool. Without prompt treatment, heat-related illness in dogs can lead to organ damage.

Dogs are incredibly curious creatures, and they often use their mouths to navigate and understand their surrounding environment. This can lead to complete or partial choking episodes, which can result in serious injury or death if left untreated.
Pets

Pets

How to Treat Choking in Dogs | Pet First Aid

Dogs often use their mouths to navigate and understand their surrounding environment. This can lead to partial or complete choking episodes, which can result in serious injury or death if left untreated.

There are two types of Taipans found in Australia: the Inland taipan and the Coastal taipan. Due to their aggressive nature and toxic venom, these snakes are considered some of the most dangerous in the world.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Taipan | Snake Facts

There are two types of Taipans found in Australia: the Inland taipan and the Coastal taipan. Due to their aggressive nature and toxic venom, these snakes are considered some of the most dangerous in the world.

AWFA's Gympie first aid training location has moved to Gympie RSL. Gympie RSL has formed an important part of the Gympie region for over 100 years and has plenty of modern facilities to keep you comfortable.
First Aid Training

First Aid Training

Get First Aid Certified at AWFA's New Gympie Training Location

AWFA's Gympie first aid training location has moved to Gympie RSL. Gympie RSL has formed an important part of the Gympie region for over 100 years and has plenty of modern facilities to keep you comfortable.

The Death adder is one of the most venomous snakes in Australia and across the globe. Renowned for their excellent camouflage abilities, Death adders can kill humans in a matter of hours without prompt treatment.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Death Adder | Snake Facts

The Death adder is one of the most venomous snakes in Australia and across the globe. Renowned for their excellent camouflage abilities, Death adders can kill humans in a matter of hours without prompt treatment.

The Movember Foundation was founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2003. It runs charity events all year round, including the famous Movember campaign, which aims to support better physical and mental health outcomes for men.
General Health-Related

General Health-Related

What is Movember?

The Movember Foundation was founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2003. It runs charity events all year round, including the famous Movember campaign, which aims to support better physical and mental health outcomes for men.

So named because of their brown-coloured head, Copperhead snakes are found across south-eastern Australia. Their venom is toxic to a host of different cells in the human body and must be treated with effective first aid and professional help. (Pictured: Highland copperhead)
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Australian Copperhead Snake | Snake Facts

So named because of their brown-coloured head, Copperhead snakes are found across south-eastern Australia. Their venom is toxic to a host of different cells in the human body and must be treated with effective first aid and professional help.

Eastern brown snakes are widely distributed across eastern Australia and are most commonly encountered in the spring. It is important to know first aid for a bite from an Eastern brown, as they are the second most venomous land snake in the world.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Eastern Brown Snake | Snake Facts

Eastern brown snakes are widely distributed across eastern Australia and are most commonly encountered in the spring. It is important to know first aid for a bite from an Eastern brown, as they are the second most venomous land snake in the world.