Australian FluTracking

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Kids First Aid Administrator

Have you joined the Australian FluTracking project yet?

Latest update on Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Kids First Aid Administrator

Please do not rely on this newsletter for the very latest information. We simply wanted to share the Australian government’s update (Feb 3, 2020) with our members as it may be of concern for some families. Please go to the official site for the most up to date info. All of the information below was […]

Stock of EpiPen Jr has run out in Australia

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Kids First Aid Administrator

Stock of EpiPen Jr has run out in Australia. TGA is working with Mylan to confirm arrangements for supply of the new batch.

Brace Yourself – Meningitis Season is Coming

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Kids First Aid Administrator

Many people are unaware that Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) actually has a season and that season is upon us right now.

What is the emergency service number in Australia?

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Kids First Aid Administrator

Most people would know that Triple Zero (000) is Australia’s primary emergency service number and should be used if urgent emergency assistance is required from either police, fire, or ambulance services. These calls are free from all kinds of phone. However, did you know that Australia also has two secondary emergency service numbers that only […]

What is the most common poison that takes more children’s lives than any other?

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Kids First Aid Administrator

You might think it is bleach, drain cleaner, paint, or acid… Nope. The most dangerous poison is paracetamol!

Fevers and your baby

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Kids First Aid Administrator

Fever is a common childhood illness accounting for almost 20% of the paediatric presentations to local Emergency Departments (ED). A recent study (Feb 2019), of almost two thousand children who presented with fever to an ED, found that most cases were not urgent (68%), 53% were aged between 13 – 24 months, and the months […]

Updated advice for carers of persons with asthma

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Kids First Aid Administrator

Asthma Australia recently released updates to their national guidelines and these updates may have an impact upon the management of the disease for babies and toddlers with asthma. Please see below.

Paramedics Launch ‘Mission One Million’ to Teach Australian Parents How to Save their Children in an Emergency!

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Katie Fisher

National Kids First Aid Awareness Week (October 14- 20, 2013) This summer, paramedics behind the national organization Kids First Aid (www.kidsfirstaid.com.au) are sounding the alarm to make sure parents know what to do if their child suffers a medical emergency. Kids First Aid’s Mission One Million campaign marks the launch of the first Australian National […]

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What attendees are saying about these invaluable first aid workshops

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