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We all know the safest place at the beach to swim is between the flags
Danger

Danger

Waterway Safety

To provide a safe environment for yourself and your family, make sure you are aware of the possible dangers which exist in and around inland waterways

Hay fever's medical name, 'allergic rhinitis', is rooted in the ancient Greek word 'rhino', meaning 'nose'
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

Hay Fever Guide

Hay fever is nothing to sneeze at, since untreated symptoms could lead to more serious health complications such as asthma or a severe allergic reaction.

Every 3 seconds after a lightning flash until the sound of thunder represents a kilometre's distance from you.
Danger

Danger

Staying safe during an electrical storm

When you see a lightning flash and less than 30 seconds later, you hear thunder, it's too close for comfort. When a person is struck by lightning, dial 000 for emergency medical help. The victim will not retain an electrical charge, so it's safe to touch them.

People hitting the road to attend Christmas parties
Seasonal Concerns

Seasonal Concerns

Christmas Road Safety

Unfortunately, road accidents and fatalities over the Christmas period are often significantly worse than the rest of the year.

No one wants to miss out at Christmas
General Health-Related

General Health-Related

Healthy Holidays

As we enter the silly season of alcohol consumption and overindulgence, it can be a tough choice between taste and satisfaction or the all out belly blowout.

It’s bushfire season, which means the burning of wood and bushland releases harmful gases
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

Bushfire Smoke and Asthma

Bushfires release harmful gases, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon dioxide and a range of organic compounds. This affects the air quality,  irritating sensitive airways and triggers asthma. Children, the elderly, smokers, and people with existing heart and lung conditions, including asthma, are usually the first to feel the effects of bushfire smoke and particle pollution.

People across the nation and around the world will gather this long-weekend to mark, and of course, celebrate Easter.
Seasonal Concerns

Seasonal Concerns

Easter Safety

Whether you are heading to the beach, camping, spending the day by the pool, or having a few beers with mates surrounding a seafood barbecue, make sure you ensure your safety and the safety of those around you.

As Valentine’s Day approaches
General Health-Related

General Health-Related

Valentines First Aid

We know it doesn’t sing 'love' however, disaster can still occur and in a matter of only a few seconds, your romantic evening can result in a personal misadventure.

A Sting in the Tale
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

Treating stings and bites at the beach

First aid treatment for bites and stings from creatures in the sea is important, not just for pain relief, but because they could cause a severe allergic reaction and anaphylaxis.

If one thing’s for certain, it’s this: Brisbane can be positively scorching during the summer.
General Health-Related

General Health-Related

First Aid in Summer

Whether it’s in the form of a pool or a beach, getting wet is one of the best ways to stay cool during the hot summer months.

13-year-old boy based in Arizona, named Nathan Boyer, saved the life of his baseball coach Isaac
First Aid Training

First Aid Training

Your Child Benefits from Learning First Aid

Given that situation, what are the things you should know to maximise your child’s first aid learning—and thus, have your child reap the fruits of early first aid knowledge?

Wait—could they really pull this off in real life?
First Aid Training

First Aid Training

CPR in Real Life

Have you viewed similar scenes in a movie or TV show, and thought, Wait—could they really pull this off in real life?