Winter is approaching and that means many Gold Coast residents will either be going on vacation to simply escape the inevitable temperature drop, or have interstate guests come to visit them. When preparing to leave your home for a significant amount of time, it is always important to make sure you have everything you may […]
It’s the news story no-one likes to hear let alone report but yesterday, we were informed of the tragic news that a family holidaying from Victoria lost their father to a suspected heart attack in the waters of the Broadbeach coastline. The man was swimming with his thirteen year old son in relatively shallow water, […]
The recent tragic news about twin two-year old boys drowning in a fish pond in the backyard of a Scottish home reiterates the need to not only supervise children at all times but to also be up-to-date with your CPR and first aid skills. This is particularly essential for parents and carers on the Gold […]
There’s not many of us thinking about flu season this time of year with the temps on the Gold Coast still sweltering. However, the Queensland Health Authorities have advised that there have already been 1,034 confirmed cases of the flu. This is cause for concern with the flu season starting earlier, lasting longer and having […]
It may surprise you that one of the most common injuries presented by children to staff at A&E departments is burns and we’re not talking about bush fires. Children account for one third of burns patients with burns attained from around their home environment being the most worst culprit. Every day household items such as […]
Keeping fit is just an important for your health as First Aid training which is why it made sense for a our newest partnership with the Gold Coast division of Little Athletics. Gold Coast Little Athletics is a fantastic organisation who’s focus is to provide training and support to children across the GC through athletics. […]
Anyone who has grown up in Australia is familiar with the ‘Ironman’ and no, we’re not talking about the guy in crazy red suit. The Ironman Australia event initially started back in 1985 and since then is deemed as the ultimate achievement for competitive triathletes. Athletes who qualify to compete in the official Ironman event […]
It’s that time of year again when all the parents are rejoicing as the kids start their new school year for 2016. Some will be starting for the first time while others will be back in familiar territory, either way, there are always things to consider when it comes to the health and safety of […]
We all need a bit of a refresher when it comes to First Aid, even those who work in the medical profession. Nurses, physio therapists, chiropractors, skin specialists, administration staff and even GP’s themselves often brush up on their skills such as CPR. At First Aid Accident and Emergency we have qualified trainers who are […]
Australia Day is all about catching up with friends, family and appreciating the Australian way of life. For a lot of people, it’s also a day of swimming, a day out on the boat and a few drinks. There are a few things to consider this Australia day to ensure you enjoy your day off […]
DIY: Travel First Aid Kit
FAAE News, First Aid Advice, Gold Coast First Aid NewsWinter is approaching and that means many Gold Coast residents will either be going on vacation to simply escape the inevitable temperature drop, or have interstate guests come to visit them. When preparing to leave your home for a significant amount of time, it is always important to make sure you have everything you may […]
Father dies of suspected heart attack on Gold Coast beach
FAAE News, Gold Coast First Aid NewsIt’s the news story no-one likes to hear let alone report but yesterday, we were informed of the tragic news that a family holidaying from Victoria lost their father to a suspected heart attack in the waters of the Broadbeach coastline. The man was swimming with his thirteen year old son in relatively shallow water, […]
Why are children still drowning in our backyards?
FAAE Courses, FAAE News, First Aid AdviceThe recent tragic news about twin two-year old boys drowning in a fish pond in the backyard of a Scottish home reiterates the need to not only supervise children at all times but to also be up-to-date with your CPR and first aid skills. This is particularly essential for parents and carers on the Gold […]
First Aid tips to keep healthy as flu season hits Qld early
FAAE News, First Aid Advice, Gold Coast First Aid NewsThere’s not many of us thinking about flu season this time of year with the temps on the Gold Coast still sweltering. However, the Queensland Health Authorities have advised that there have already been 1,034 confirmed cases of the flu. This is cause for concern with the flu season starting earlier, lasting longer and having […]
Burns First Aid treatment for children around the home
FAAE News, First Aid Advice, Gold Coast First Aid NewsIt may surprise you that one of the most common injuries presented by children to staff at A&E departments is burns and we’re not talking about bush fires. Children account for one third of burns patients with burns attained from around their home environment being the most worst culprit. Every day household items such as […]
FAAE partnership with Gold Coast Little Athletics
FAAE Courses, FAAE News, Gold Coast First Aid NewsKeeping fit is just an important for your health as First Aid training which is why it made sense for a our newest partnership with the Gold Coast division of Little Athletics. Gold Coast Little Athletics is a fantastic organisation who’s focus is to provide training and support to children across the GC through athletics. […]
Even Ironmen need to brush up on their First Aid!
FAAE Courses, FAAE News, Gold Coast First Aid NewsAnyone who has grown up in Australia is familiar with the ‘Ironman’ and no, we’re not talking about the guy in crazy red suit. The Ironman Australia event initially started back in 1985 and since then is deemed as the ultimate achievement for competitive triathletes. Athletes who qualify to compete in the official Ironman event […]
Back to school First aid tips
FAAE News, First Aid AdviceIt’s that time of year again when all the parents are rejoicing as the kids start their new school year for 2016. Some will be starting for the first time while others will be back in familiar territory, either way, there are always things to consider when it comes to the health and safety of […]
First aid training for medical professionals
FAAE Courses, FAAE NewsWe all need a bit of a refresher when it comes to First Aid, even those who work in the medical profession. Nurses, physio therapists, chiropractors, skin specialists, administration staff and even GP’s themselves often brush up on their skills such as CPR. At First Aid Accident and Emergency we have qualified trainers who are […]
How to be safe on Australia Day
FAAE News, First Aid Advice, Gold Coast First Aid NewsAustralia Day is all about catching up with friends, family and appreciating the Australian way of life. For a lot of people, it’s also a day of swimming, a day out on the boat and a few drinks. There are a few things to consider this Australia day to ensure you enjoy your day off […]