Community Education

Become a Home Lifesaver: Is your home first aid ready?

Lifesavers come from all walks of life. Whether on the beach, in the office, or, most importantly, in the home, it is critical that you know what to do if and when a first aid emergency arises. It may seem obvious to say that none of us want…

First Aid Guardians: Is Your School or Child Care Centre First Aid Ready?

We have spoken previously about the need for workplaces to be first aid ready. And this couldn’t be more important if your workplace is responsible for the safety, protection and wellbeing of children and dependents. Unlike other workplaces where colleagues within the immediate working vicinity may be trained…

Do You Know the CPR Steps?

The way we approach CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is changing alongside the advancements in medical and technological research. Although some aspects of CPR and first aid training will always remain the same, occupational health risks and a greater understanding of the human body have evolved the way we approach and perform…

First Aid Refresher Courses: How Often Should Your First Aid Training Be Renewed?

Over the past couple of weeks, we have been discussing the importance of First Aid Training in the workplace. This is a discussion that, in reality, should always be at the forefront of conversation – especially when discussing health and safety in the work or home environment. However, there are…

What is the Best First Aid Training Course for You and Your Workplace?

First aid training saves lives. It’s as simple and clear cut as that. We could just end this article here, however, first aid courses in Perth can come in many guises, operated by a host of differently experienced and merited training providers. And while all first aid training providers must…

Everyday Hero

Let’s be honest. We should all know first aid. SLSWA volunteers and professional lifeguards undertake an overwhelming number of first aid cases every summer. Over the busiest season last year (2017-2018), SLSWA volunteers reported 2,844 first aid incidents that were attended to. Professional lifeguard services recorded 2,667 attended incidents.

Is your workplace first aid ready?

At work we’re trained to save money and time, but what about a colleagues life? Emergencies can occur anywhere, at any time, yet are most likely to occur where you spend most of your day; in the office. What’s truly lifesaving in the workplace? The first thing that probably comes…

Lifesaving patrols commence at Alkimos Beach

Western Australia’s 31st and newest surf life saving club has grown so fast that they have kicked off their first season of volunteer beach patrols this year. Alkimos Surf Life Saving Club opened its doors to volunteers in 2017 and is the State’s fastest growing, with more than 320 members.