Sydney boy, 8, saves mum’s life. – Save a Life by learning Apply First Aid HLTFA311A and Perform CPR HLTCPR211A.

(from Ninemsn) Audio has been released of an eight-year-old Sydney boy successfully reviving his unconscious mother while following the advice of a Triple Zero operator. Braydon Thomas has been presented with a bravery award after saving his mother’s life in December 2011. WATCH MORE: Boy honoured for saving mum The Leumeah boy was dropped back home after attending a Christmas […]

CPR and First Aid in Schools

Brittney Kleyn From: The Daily Telegraph January 26, 2012 12:00AM THE shores of Summer Bay are never far from a little beachside drama – but when it comes to water safety, the stars of Home and Away aren’t taking any chances. The cast of the popular Australian show have thrown their support behind The Daily Telegraph’s campaign to bring compulsory […]

First Aid and CPR Saves Lives

First aid and the myths that cost livesRead more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/first-aid-and-the-myths-that-cost-lives-20110831-1jlty.html#ixzz1dvoNnxTp Bystanders often feel helpless when they see somebody collapse or get injured, but knowing just a little about the basics could transform the chances of survival, writes Lissa Christopher The young marathon runner was still lying face down and showed no signs of life when Penelope Little arrived. “As soon […]

First Aid in the Fitness Industry

Gyms under spotlight after man’s death Updated August 18, 2011 12:56:00  Video: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-17/melbourne-gym-death-findings-released/2844062 Coroner calls for first aid training in gyms (7pm TV News VIC) A Victorian coroner is calling for greater regulation of the fitness industry after the death of a 29-year-old man at a Melbourne gym. David Thomas went without CPR immediately after suffering a heart attack in 2007 […]

Manly Daily – 09/08/11

Why our children have ADHD, allergies and anxiety 8 Aug 11 @  06:00pm by Carleen Frost PARENTS are being urged to get back to basics and lead a more “primitive” lifestyle to boost their child’s health and happiness. Narrabeen Dr Robyn Cosford said returning to “real” food, avoiding artificial light and switching off wireless internet were the first steps she […]