For most people, a bee or wasp sting is little to be worried about. There may be a little redness and soreness, but little else. However, for a child, a sting can be a big deal; especially when stung for the first time. Wasps are more aggressive than bees, with the ability to sting […]
Children are naturally curious. They learn by putting things into their mouths and touching things they shouldn’t. Among the most common injuries suffered by children are burns (caused by dry heat) and scalds (caused by hot liquids). Of course, prevention is better than cure. So keep children away from the kitchen, away from hot water […]
If there are three things that are certain in life they are death, taxes, and grazes on children’s knees and elbows. Whether out riding their bikes, playing football, or simply at the local park, your child is bound to get the odd graze or two. Children fall over. The good thing about grazes is that […]
A laceration is a split of the skin caused by an impact of some sort. It’s a bit different to the everyday cuts and grazes that we as parents can sometimes become accustom to seeing (well, those of us with adventurous little boys at least!). With cuts and grazes the injury is caused by a […]
Children love playing in the sun, so we make sure that our little ones are covered up correctly, with a hat and t-shirt and factor three billion sunscreen on any exposed parts. When we’re happy they are properly protected, we let them go and play. Five minutes later, their hats have been discarded and their […]
Nosebleeds are common for many children. From a young age, we learn to associate blood with pain, making nosebleeds a scary experience for parents and children alike. In actual fact, the dribbling blood always looks and feels more than it is, and can be caused by a variety of things. These include foreign objects being […]
Babies learn about their surroundings by using all their senses. By putting things in their mouth they use two of their keenest senses – touch and taste. This, of course, causes problems for parents – every house is full of items that are dangerous to young children, and many of these are poisonous materials. Most […]
Babies learn about the world quickly, and in several different ways. One of their key learning mechanisms is by putting things in their mouths – taste and touch working in tandem. But every now and then, a baby will swallow whatever it is they are trying to learn about: and that can have disastrous effects. […]
Children fall over all the time; often during their toddler years and in the playground at school. But a serious accident, where the child hurts their head, can be a real cause for concern. It’s especially worrying when all the child wants to do after the trauma is fall asleep. As a parent, the fear […]
According to figures from Water Safety Victoria, nearly three quarters of all drowning deaths are the result of a lack of adult supervision. You might think that the most likely place to drown is in a pool or the sea, but a bath is just as dangerous (children need only five centimetres of water to […]
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About an hour ago my 2 year old daughter swallowed a 5 cent
piece and wasn't able to breathe. The look on her face was terrifying. Thankfully, you helped me be prepared and know what to do. After the 5 back blows she spluttered, wretched and must've gotten the coin out of her airway as she started breathing again. It was honestly the most terrifying thing I've been through with my kids.
Thanks again for giving me the information to be able to handle the situation.
— Nancie
Last month my 11 month old daughter suffered a febrial
convulsion whilst in my arms and stopped breathing. He mouth and lips went blue & purple and she had a full convulsive fit. She had a fever that rose quickly and becuase of your course, i recognised the signs of what was happening, placed her in the recovery postion on the floor till the fit stopped and called the ambulance. Although a terrifiying experience as i was home on my home own, i kept calm and felt in control knowing i had the knowledge to help me daughter through.
I thought you should know what a difference it made to me in a emergency situation. My husband had not done the course and booked it and did it straight after, as he would not have known what to do. Thank you.
My husband and I attended your recent Woollahra course
after being very scared by a choking incident with our nine month old daughter the week before. What a great course! Alan was a wonderful presenter. He had so much great hands on experience. His stories kept things lively as well as illustrated the skills we need in a way that I'll remember. I also found it invaluable how he explained the cause of different injuries/conditions and the reason a particular treatment worked.
I've been surprised this past week how such a simple investment could make me feel more confident as a parent, but it really has.
— Sarah Treharne
In December I took my 12 year old daughter with me to one
of your first aid courses. This was in anticipation of her babysitting for others in the next few years.
Today it paid an unexpected dividend. As she and her 11 year old brother got off the bus and crossed the road, the young woman walking in front of them collapsed.
My 11 year old instinctively put out his hand to catch her head. My daughter moved the young woman to a safer place on the road by an island and placed her in the recovery position.
She then enlisted the help of an adult asking them to call the ambulance.
— Helen Bilton
We just wanted to say a big thank you for the excellent
first aid course at Crows Nest on Saturday. We found the course was very practical and helpful and thought that Craig was a fantastic presenter. Knowing of his extensive experience and hearing his stories was great but we also found him to be very clear and good at reinforcing the main points.
Our poster is up to remind us of the things covered in the course. Hopefully we won't need to use what we've learnt but it's good to feel prepared..
— Emma Benjamin
I was amazed at how logical and simple so many first aid steps
for various situations are! Things have changed since learning all those complicated and confusing procedures in P.E. at high school! After realising how simple (and obviously life-changing) first aid really is I cannot help but wonder why it isn't compulsory for everyone to learn first aid! The fee is peanuts when compared to the value of what is learnt.
— Mandy Clarke
I would definitely recommend KFA to family and friends...
this information is best presented by KFA (Paramedic)...not passed on second hand. Really informative and kept encouraging us to be proactive rather than petrified.
— Alison Titterton
