First Aid Training
We Have a New Geelong Training Location
AWFA is so excited to announce that we have a new training location in Geelong, Victoria. This isn't your ordinary training location - we will now be setting up camp at Geelong Lawn Tennis Club, Australia's oldest provincial tennis club.
Disease
Is it a Stroke or a Seizure?
Both strokes and seizures are neurological episodes in which the brain stops functioning normally. Likewise, they are both characterised by an inability to control thoughts, behaviours, and movements. However, important distinctions exist in their causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Disease
What's Your Stroke Risk?
A stroke is a medical emergency in which the blood supply to a part of the brain is suddenly disrupted. Strokes can result in permanent brain damage and ongoing health complications. In this article, we look at how you can reduce your risk of stroke.
Disease
Different Types of Stroke
A stroke occurs when the blood flow to a part of the brain is disrupted, either by a blood vessel clot or a blood vessel rupture. It is important to know the different types of stroke, so that you can proactively manage the symptoms and safeguard your health.
How-To
First Aid for Bee Stings
Bees are a type of winged insect that are distributed across every continent except for Antarctica. Bees typically sting humans when they feel threatened or confused. Their venom triggers pain receptors and can cause severe allergic reactions in some people.
Disease
National Stroke Week 2022
National Stroke Week is an annual campaign run by the Stroke Foundation, Australia. It aims to raise awareness about understanding and preventing stroke. The focus of this year's National Stroke Week is to spread awareness about the F.A.S.T signs of stroke among friends and family.
Disease
All About Mad Cow Disease
Mad Cow Disease is a fatal disease commonly found in adult cattle. It is caused by the transmission of prions, misfolded proteins, and degenerates the central nervous system. In humans, it can cause personality changes, impaired thinking, and death.
Charts
Acid Reflux First Aid Chart
A handy and informative chart outlining how to provide first aid in the event of acid reflux, a common occurrence amongst all ages.
Mental Health
Mental Health Care Plan
A mental health care plan is a document that outlines the treatment and support a person will receive to manage their mental health issues. It is important to know how to access mental health care plans, as they can help you reclaim your sense of wellbeing.
Virus
All About the Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV)
The Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) forms part of the same family as the rabies virus. ABLV infects all four species of fruit bats and flying foxes in Australia. In humans, ABLV can cause respiratory difficulties, coma and, in most cases, death.
Mental Health
Common Mental Health Issues Among Young People
Mental health issues are rife among young people, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. It is important for young people to know how to stave off mental illness, as it can drastically impact their studies and relationships.
Mental Health
8 Steps for Building Mental Health and Wellness in Teenagers
Just like our physical health, our mental health can deteriorate if we don't look after it. It's important to help teenagers develop the skills to build their mental wellness, so that they can handle stress and life's many challenges.