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Though the Australian Bureau of Statistic’s health statistics have been shaken up in recent years with the onset of COVID, the top 5 leading causes of death have been the same since 2011. Luckily, there are ways to reduce your risk of falling foul with these chronic conditions.
Disease

Disease

Top 5 Leading Causes of Death in Australia

Though the Australian Bureau of Statistic’s health statistics have been shaken up in recent years with the onset of COVID, the top 5 leading causes of death have been the same since 2011. Luckily, there are ways to reduce your risk of falling foul with these chronic conditions.

A tourniquet is a device used to apply pressure and reduce the flow of blood to a limb that is experiencing life-threatening bleeding. When applied correctly, tourniquets can increase the rate of survival to 90%.
How-To

How-To

Tourniquets | First Aid How-To

A tourniquet is a device used to apply pressure and reduce the flow of blood to a limb that is experiencing life-threatening bleeding. When applied correctly, tourniquets can increase the rate of survival to 90%.

The Great white shark is arguably the most well-known shark in the world. As the largest predatory fish in the world, and with strong jaws housing upwards of 300 highly serrated teeth, Great white sharks are indeed formidable predators.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Great White Shark | Deadly Marine Life

The Great white shark is arguably the most well-known shark in the world. As the largest predatory fish in the world, and with strong jaws housing upwards of 300 highly serrated teeth, Great white sharks are indeed formidable predators.

Mosquito-borne diseases are those acquired through mosquito bites. Though mosquito-borne diseases have a worldwide distribution, they pose a significant risk in tropical holiday destinations like Bali, where Aedes aegypti mosquitos are in abundance.
Seasonal Concerns

Seasonal Concerns

Mosquito-borne Diseases | Travel First Aid

Mosquito-borne diseases are those acquired through mosquito bites. Though mosquito-borne diseases have a worldwide distribution, they pose a significant risk in tropical holiday destinations like Bali, where Aedes aegypti mosquitos are in abundance.

White tail spiders are common in Australian households, as they enjoy hiding between pieces of fabric and in cool, tiled areas. White tail spider bites have long been associated with extreme inflammation and skin loss.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

What to Expect from a White Tail Spider Bite

White tail spiders are common in Australian households, as they enjoy hiding between pieces of fabric and in cool, tiled areas. White tail spider bites have long been associated with extreme inflammation and skin loss.

Barmah Forest virus is a mosquito-borne diseases characterised by fatigue, joint pain, and variable rashes, which can persist for several months. The best way to prevent infection by Barmah Forest virus is to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
Seasonal Concerns

Seasonal Concerns

Barmah Forest Virus

Barmah Forest virus is a mosquito-borne diseases characterised by fatigue, joint pain, and variable rashes, which can persist for several months. The best way to prevent infection by Barmah Forest virus is to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

In this article, we provide information on venomous and non-venomous snakes common to the greater Brisbane region, including their preferred habitat, identifying characteristics, and temperament.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

Brisbane Snakes Identification | Snake Facts

In this article, we provide information on venomous and non-venomous snakes common to the greater Brisbane region.

The sting from a stone fish is excruciating and can be lethal. Prompt and appropriate first aid may reduce the severity of the injury.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Stone Fish | Deadly Marine Life

The sting from a stone fish is excruciating and can be lethal. Prompt and appropriate first aid may reduce the severity of the injury.

The Victorian Funnel Web Spider can be encountered on the outskirts of the Dandenong ranges. They are closely related to the Sydney Funnel Web Spider, Australia's deadliest arachnid.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Victorian Funnel Web Spider

The Victorian Funnel Web Spider can be encountered on the outskirts of the Dandenong ranges. They are closely related to the Sydney Funnel Web Spider, Australia's deadliest arachnid.

Gastroenteritis is an inflammatory infection in the gut in response to bacteria, viruses, and parasites in food or water. In this article, we take a look at how to reduce your risk of gastroenteritis while travelling.
Seasonal Concerns

Seasonal Concerns

Gastroenteritis when Travelling

Gastroenteritis is an inflammatory infection in the gut in response to bacteria, viruses, and parasites in food or water. In this article, we take a look at how to reduce your risk of gastroenteritis while travelling.

Our Mount Isa first aid courses are innovative, inexpensive, and nationally accredited. Upon completing our Mount Isa first aid courses, you will have the knowledge and skills to manage a variety of medical emergencies.
First Aid Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Training Mount Isa

Our Mount Isa first aid courses are innovative, inexpensive, and nationally accredited. Upon completing our Mount Isa first aid courses, you will have the knowledge and skills to manage a variety of medical emergencies.

Across film and television, the Great white shark has been touted as the most aggressive shark in the world. In reality, this title is better relegated to the ill-tempered Bull shark.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Bull Shark | Deadly Marine Life

Across film and television, the Great white shark has been touted as the most aggressive shark in the world. In reality, this title is better relegated to the ill-tempered Bull shark.