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Recently our director Scott Whimpey caught up with the team from parkrun Australia to chat all things defibrillators and first responder training. First Aid Accident & Emergency are the defibrillator and training provider for parkrun Australia, “we have focussed on ensuring every parkrun has a defibrillator and training on when to use the life saving […]
It’s been a year since the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games was held, but the positive effects are still being felt across the community to this day. As the Official Defibrillator Supplier to the Commonwealth Games, First Aid Accident & Emergency provided over 150 defibrillators to be used across official venues and buildings across the […]
It’s a concern many people have when faced with a situation where they are required to provide CPR. If they are not qualified, and end up hurting the patient, could they be charged? The short answer is no. The Good Samaritan Rule states that someone that comes to the aid of someone else in imminent […]
CPR is one of those things that always sits in the back of your head; you know you probably SHOULD learn it, but you’re just so busy it keeps getting pushed back. ‘Besides,’ you think to yourself, ‘I’ll probably never have to use it.’ Until it happens. The man you see every day at the […]
Check out our Baby first aid course Our Baby First Aid and CPR course is one of the best things you can learn to look after your baby, aimed at teaching you the basics of how to manage an infant or toddler in an emergency situation, everyone is welcome including your baby! 60min workshop for […]
Nosebleeds are one of those annoying life occurrences that are not really a medical emergency but can look quite scary for those not used to them. There are a few misconceptions floating around on how to best manage nosebleeds and we are here to set the record straight! TILT HEAD FORWARD OR BACKWARD? This one […]
Cuts and scrapes are a normal part of life, especially if you have kids! Generally, small cuts and abrasions will heal completely on their own without much help, but there are a few instances where first aid is required. MEDIUM SIZED CUTS It happens to the best of us – slicing a thumb in the […]
In response to a spate of cardiac-related incidents involving recreational diving and snorkelling vessels, the QLD Government handed down legislation in 2018 that stipulates all tourist reef vessels that undertake diving or snorkelling must have a functioning defibrillator onboard. The move brings a sense of security and confidence to tourists and operators alike as defibrillation can […]
As the preferred training provider for the AMA group, First Aid Accident & Emergency recently kicked off our national first aid training roadshow for all the Gemini and RPM repair centres around the country. The first aid and CPR training started in Brisbane in February and headed to ACT, NSW, Victoria and is now scheduled for […]
Sharon Howlin is a Zumba instructor here on the Gold Coast and knows the importance of being prepared, and having quick access to a defibrillator. Sharon had a heart scare last year just after a class and decided to start saving for her own personal defibrillator. The Zumba classes she takes are mostlly for the […]
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