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Why you should learn CPR
First Aid Training

First Aid Training

Why you should learn CPR

This is why we offer our CPR training services in various locations throughout Australia, including all capital cities, regional centres and remote areas on special request.

Access to a defibrillator often depends on the host location's opening and closing times.
First Aid Equipment

First Aid Equipment

Where is the closest defibrillator?

An AED can improve the chance of survival for a sudden cardiac arrest victim by as much as 90%. Without a defibrillator, the odds of survival drop 10% for every minute that passes.

2014 Excellence in Asthma and Allergy Reporting Awards
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

Excellence in Asthma & Allergy Reporting Awards

Australia Wide First Aid has been recognised by the National Asthma Council Australia for their achievement and excellence in the 2014 Excellence in Asthma and Allergy Reporting Awards

Melissa Dos Santos, Australia Wide First Aid chief operations manager, recommends Walk Meetings as a way to avoid the pitfalls of sedentary life.
General Health-Related

General Health-Related

Where to meet in Brisbane

Change up sedentary office meetings. Many exhilarating Walk Meeting options are accessible for Brisbane city workers. Check out some of our favourite spots so you can try a healthier option for your Brisbane meetings.

Australia recorded 4,535 deaths from diabetes between January and November 2021 – 10.4% higher than were averaged from 2015 to 2019.
Health Statistics

Health Statistics

Diabetes Statistics in Australia

Australia recorded 4,535 deaths from diabetes between January and November 2021. While statistics are still being gathered for 2021, this figure is comparable to the 4,515 deaths at the same point in 2020 but 10.4% higher than the 2015-19 average.

Coronary heart disease has been the leading cause of all deaths in Australia for more than 50 years. In 1968, it was responsible for almost one-third of all deaths, but has been declining since.
Health Statistics

Health Statistics

Leading Causes of Death in Australia 2019

Five diseases caused more than one-third of all deaths (35.6%) in Australia in 2019. But the way Australians are living and dying is changing. Coronary heart disease, which in 1968, was responsible for almost a third of all deaths, has been declining since.

As well as general adverse health effects, smoking worsens asthma and reduces the effectiveness of medications.
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

Asthma and Smoking

Smoking ranks second as a major cause of premature death and illness in Australia, after obesity. As well as having adverse health effects on people in general, smoking worsens asthma and reduces the effectiveness of medications.

It is important to know your anaphylaxis triggers so you can effectively avoid them.
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

Anaphylaxis Triggers

Anaphylaxis can quickly become life threatening. It is therefore important to know your triggers so you can effectively avoid them.

How to perform CPR on adults and older children
CPR Resources

CPR Resources

How CPR is performed on adults & older children

See how CPR is done on an adult or older child (over 8 years old) in this guide. You can also go to specific guides on CPR for children, infants, and during pregnancy. If you’re in an emergency, call 000.

Not having experienced the condition, how do you know if you're developing adult onset asthma? Get to know the signs and symptoms.
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

Adult Onset Asthma

Asthma can develop when you are middle-aged or older, and is known as ‘adult onset asthma’. But, not having experienced the condition, it can be difficult to know if you've developed adult onset asthma. Get to know the signs and symptoms.

First aid treatment for dehydration is aimed at rehydration and restoring a balance of electrolytes in bodily fluids. Severe dehydration needs immediate medical treatment.
First Aid Training

First Aid Training

First Aid for Dehydration

Dehydration is the result of losing or using more fluid than you take in. This can lead to serious complications, ranging in severity from heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or potentially life-threatening heat stroke.

Adrenaline auto-injectors are designed for easy access and use with simple instructions
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

How does an adrenaline auto-injector work?

The first line of treatment for an anaphylactic reaction is the injection of adrenaline using an epinephrine auto-injector, such as an EpiPen or AnaPen.