Sports First Aid

If you’re keen to increase your first aid skills, you’ll need to know about first aid terms and definitions. These will help you remember conditions and procedures essential to first aid.

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Wouldn’t it be great if trained professionals could get to emergencies much faster than they do right now? If you wouldn’t have to worry about ambulance delays or getting the first aid procedure right on your own? It would be simply revolutionary. And the best part is, there is already an app with those exact...

Sudden cardiac arrest affects around 30,000 Australians a year, with about 90% of cases ending in death.

In fact, deaths from sudden cardiac arrest are four times more likely than death from stroke and three times more common than death from major trauma (Source: takeheartaustralia...

If you know someone with diabetes, you’ll understand that they have to manage their condition carefully to keep healthy.

If they don’t do this, they are at risk of experiencing a diabetic emergency.

In this article, we explain the symptoms of a diabetic emergency and what...

Did you know that World First Aid Day is celebrated on 10 September all over the globe?

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If you like an adventure and are planning a trip to the outback, you’ve probably already heard all the outback survival stories. But not all have a happy ending — so, how can you be prepared for your big trip?

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Whether you’re planning a fun road trip or making an essential long distance journey, it pays to be prepared.

There are lots to think about, from planning your route to having first aid supplies on hand.

In this article, we show you how to prepare for a long road trip by car so that your experience...

If you enjoy sports or if you have a child who does, then a first aid kit is a must.

You can keep it in your car or kit bag so that it’s on hand to deal with any minor injuries that are all part of playing sports.

We’ve put together a sports first aid kit checklist with 10 essential items to...

Part of the excitement of trekking is preparing for your adventure.

While you are looking up locations and getting excited about scenery, spare a thought for safety while trekking.

Trekking and hiking safety should come first when planning a trip. Read our guide to find out how you should prepare...

Getting into spearfishing is a unique journey that will challenge you in new ways. This underwater sport requires both physical and mental conditioning, and while it's not too extreme, it certainly comes with some risks.

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