Articles Library

All articles categorised according to their genres.
Allergy & Asthma
Breathing issues discussed
Anaphylaxis and Food Allergies

As we head into the winter months and conditions start to cool,

Common Causes of Allergies

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) is the country's peak

What is Asthma?

Asthma affects 235 million people worldwide. It's a chronic condition

Anaphylaxis and Hypotension

Hypotension, or low blood pressure, can be caused by a wide range

Anaphylaxis and Food Allergies

As we head into the winter months and conditions start to cool,

Common Causes of Allergies

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) is the country's peak

What is Asthma?

Asthma affects 235 million people worldwide. It's a chronic condition

Anaphylaxis and Hypotension

Hypotension, or low blood pressure, can be caused by a wide range

Bites & Stings
From insects to sharks and snakes
European Wasp Warning

Can you guess which of Australia’s many venomous animal

Fire Ants and Anaphylaxis

Red Imported Fire Ants are a pest found predominantly in developed

First Aid for Insect Bites and Stings

First aid treatment for insect bites or stings changes on a case-by-case

Top 10 most dangerous spiders in Australia

Australia is home to some of the world's most venomous spiders.

European Wasp Warning

Can you guess which of Australia’s many venomous animal

Fire Ants and Anaphylaxis

Red Imported Fire Ants are a pest found predominantly in developed

First Aid for Insect Bites and Stings

First aid treatment for insect bites or stings changes on a case-by-case

Top 10 most dangerous spiders in Australia

Australia is home to some of the world's most venomous spiders.

Charts
Free first aid info to download
First Aid chart for Bee Sting

Bees are a type of winged insect that feed exclusively on nectar and pollen.

Hypothermia

Our charts can be downloaded and printed in A2 size or smaller.

Stroke Assessment Chart

A stroke is a medical emergency in which the blood flow to a part

Opioid Overdose Chart

Our charts can be downloaded and printed in A2 size or smaller.

First Aid chart for Bee Sting

Bees are a type of winged insect that feed exclusively on nectar and pollen.

Hypothermia

Our charts can be downloaded and printed in A2 size or smaller.

Stroke Assessment Chart

A stroke is a medical emergency in which the blood flow to a part

Opioid Overdose Chart

Our charts can be downloaded and printed in A2 size or smaller.

CPR Resources
CPR step-by-step and illustrated
Why Parents Should Learn CPR

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. While that may

How to Learn CPR

Learning how to perform CPR in Australia, is best done

How to perform CPR - Infants

Performing CPR on an infant (< 12 months old) is shown in the guide

How to perform CPR - Pregnancy

Find out how to perform CPR on someone pregnant by following

Why Parents Should Learn CPR

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. While that may

How to Learn CPR

Learning how to perform CPR in Australia, is best done

How to perform CPR - Infants

Performing CPR on an infant (< 12 months old) is shown in the guide

How to perform CPR - Pregnancy

Find out how to perform CPR on someone pregnant by following

Danger
Staying safe at work and play
How to Make Your Home Safer for Children

When an infant or small child is involved, it’s important to make

Preventing Accidents in the Home

More than half (54%) of all emergency department presentations are

6 Tips for Electrical Safety

Electricians are exposed to danger on a daily basis. The safety hazards

How to Stay Safe at the Snow

The snow is not all fun and games. It does pose an environmental hazard

How to Make Your Home Safer for Children

When an infant or small child is involved, it’s important to make

Preventing Accidents in the Home

More than half (54%) of all emergency department presentations are

6 Tips for Electrical Safety

Electricians are exposed to danger on a daily basis. The safety hazards

How to Stay Safe at the Snow

The snow is not all fun and games. It does pose an environmental hazard

Disease
Heart health, chronic conditions, etc
Heart Attack in Men – Signs & Symptoms

Men are more likely than women to have a heart attack, as well as

Heart health is a concern for all Australians

Heart disease is a category for a host of conditions that affect the heart

What is Diphtheria?

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium

Common Health Issues in Men

If you're a man, you must be aware of the common health issues that

Heart Attack in Men – Signs & Symptoms

Men are more likely than women to have a heart attack, as well as

Heart health is a concern for all Australians

Heart disease is a category for a host of conditions that affect the heart

What is Diphtheria?

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium

Common Health Issues in Men

If you're a man, you must be aware of the common health issues that

First Aid Equipment
AEDs, EPI-pens, asthma inhalers, etc
Top Reasons You Need AED Training

Those who are in need of assistance due to a sudden cardiac arrest can get

DIY First Aid Kit

You don’t have to be a doctor to help yourself, or others, in an emergency.

Universal Signs for First Aid

First aid is a priority where medical intervention is needed — no matter

How to find a defibrillator

An AED can improve the chance of survival for a sudden cardiac arrest

Top Reasons You Need AED Training

Those who are in need of assistance due to a sudden cardiac arrest can get

DIY First Aid Kit

You don’t have to be a doctor to help yourself, or others, in an emergency.

Universal Signs for First Aid

First aid is a priority where medical intervention is needed — no matter

How to find a defibrillator

An AED can improve the chance of survival for a sudden cardiac arrest

First Aid Training
Courses, treatments, techniques, etc
Why you should learn CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is something we teach every day

Pets First Aid

Would you know how to apply first aid if your pet needed you?

Grateful for Lifesaving First Aid Training

The family of a man who stopped breathing have more good reasons

Do It For Your Children

First aid comes in handy in countless situations. Accidents happen

Why you should learn CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is something we teach every day

Pets First Aid

Would you know how to apply first aid if your pet needed you?

Grateful for Lifesaving First Aid Training

The family of a man who stopped breathing have more good reasons

Do It For Your Children

First aid comes in handy in countless situations. Accidents happen