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Drowning First Aid

Not long ago, I was reading the news online as I do most days. There was a story that chilled me to the core, and one that I’m sure nearly all parents would relate to. I read about the drowning death of a 3 year old boy on the Gold Coast. What makes this story...

by Craig Middleton – February 9, 2018

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Tide Pod Challenge – First aid for a new age of stupid….

As a young fella growing up and thinking I was grown up, I would occasionally forget I was around my parents and let the odd swear word out. I was regularly given a ‘talking too’ with the threat of ‘getting my mouth washed out with soap’. This actually happened to me...

by Craig Middleton – January 25, 2018

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Stonefish First Aid Treatment

Hi all and welcome to 2018. The first blog of the year will look at the very ugly and potentially deadly stonefish. In light of recent media coverage of four stonefish envenomation’s in South East Queensland (3 x females aged 11, 12 and 35 at Tallebudgera Creek on the...

by Craig Middleton – January 15, 2018

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Baby & Children First Aid Training for Parents on the Gold Coast

New for 2014 – Free Kids First Aid Training for Parents Paradise First Aid is pleased to announce our new first aid training programme for parents. This 2-3 hour course is run twice a month at our Gold Coast training centre. Accidents happen everywhere and the most...

by Andy – November 11, 2015

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How to Treat and Prevent Heat Stroke

First Aid Tips for Gold Coast Families With temperatures set to rise above 35 degrees Celsius over the weekend, its time to refresh your first aid knowledge on heat illness. What is heat-related stress? Heat-related stress is illness which usually occurs when a person...

by Andy – November 11, 2015

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Gold Coast Company Installs Eight Life-Saving Defibrillators

Life-saving Defibrillators for Gibbs Truck & Trailer Parts A Gold Coast company has taken staff and visitor safety to new heights by installing eight new automated defibrillators (AED’s) at its workshops and offices around Queensland. Staff at Gibbs Truck and...

by Andy – November 9, 2015

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How often does CPR training need to be refreshed?

This is one of the most commonly asked questions we receive at our Gold Coast office. Many clients have been told different things about how often they should undertake CPR training courses. The answer to this question can depend on your industry, however, the...

by Andy – November 9, 2015

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What is the treatment of red back spider bites?

Thank you to Sarah for submitting the following question: I recently attended a course with you and I cant remember the treatment for red back spider bites. Is it pressure immobilisation or cold therapy? Thanks ? Reply by Andy Panes – Director of Education Hi Sarah,...

by Andy – November 9, 2015

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What Should You Keep in a First Aid Kit?

What Should You Keep in a First Aid Kit? We all have one – that old box or biscuit tin in the top kitchen cupboard or under the bathroom sink, overflowing with messy old bandages and expired ointments. You go and grab it in a first aid situation, and it never has the...

by Andy – January 14, 2014

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Drowning First Aid

Tide Pod Challenge – First aid for a new age of stupid….

Stonefish First Aid Treatment

Baby & Children First Aid Training for Parents on the Gold Coast

How to Treat and Prevent Heat Stroke

Gold Coast Company Installs Eight Life-Saving Defibrillators

How often does CPR training need to be refreshed?

What is the treatment of red back spider bites?

What Should You Keep in a First Aid Kit?

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