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Free CPR and Defibrillator Training with the Heart Foundation

February 6, 2025

The Heart Foundation, in collaboration with expert trainers from Heart of the Nation, is offering free information sessions to help raise awareness about cardiac arrest and teach lifesaving skills. These sessions focus on two critical abilities: performing CPR and using a defibrillator. Why Learning CPR is Essential Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique that can make all the difference in an emergency situation. When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, immediate action is crucial. Here are some of the key benefits of knowing CPR: Increases Survival Chances: CPR can double or even triple the chances of survival for someone in…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

The importance for children to have basic First Aid knowledge.

November 29, 2022

New Study Shows 81% of Aussie Parents Think 3 Year Olds Should Be Able to Dial 000 to Ask for Help New research released today from Elastoplast has highlighted the importance to parents for their children to have basic First Aid knowledge. As we come into summer, we know children can be more active around the pool, park and beach, meaning accidents are more prevalent. Parents understand the importance of being able to act swiftly and calmly in First Aid situations, with 98% of Aussie parents agreeing that being involved in a previous accident had highlighted the need for basic…

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