February 24, 2017
First Aid Training
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.
May 16, 2014
First Aid Equipment
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.
September 5, 2014
Allergy and Asthma
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
March 3, 2020
General Health-Related
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.
March 9, 2022
Health Statistics
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.
July 18, 2021
Health Statistics
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.
October 4, 2013
Allergy and Asthma
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.
September 27, 2013
Allergy and Asthma
Anaphylaxis can quickly become life threatening. It is therefore important to know your triggers so you can effectively avoid them.
July 1, 2021
CPR Resources
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.
October 2, 2013
Allergy and 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.
October 26, 2021
First Aid Training
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.
October 4, 2013
Allergy and Asthma
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.