September 29, 2014
Allergy and Asthma
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.
December 4, 2014
Danger
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.
December 17, 2014
Seasonal Concerns
Unfortunately, road accidents and fatalities over the Christmas period are often significantly worse than the rest of the year.
December 18, 2014
General Health-Related
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.
January 9, 2015
Allergy 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.
April 1, 2015
Seasonal Concerns
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.
February 10, 2015
General Health-Related
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.
January 20, 2017
Bites and Stings
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.
June 28, 2017
General Health-Related
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.
February 25, 2019
First Aid Training
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?
May 29, 2019
First Aid Training
Have you viewed similar scenes in a movie or TV show, and thought, Wait—could they really pull this off in real life?
June 17, 2019
Danger
Children can be surprisingly accident prone inside an otherwise safe home environment. Such accidents have become so common and have such serious ramifications, that child safety organisations have labelled them a major public health threat.