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Anzac Day is more than a date on the calendarâitâs a tribute to courage, mateship, and sacrifice.
In this reflective bonus episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we explore:â What Anzac Day means for listeners around the worldâ What battlefield first aid may have looked like in 1915â A salute to Simpson and his donkeyâfirst aid under fireâ The values of service and care that still inspire first aiders today
At the going down of the sun, and in the morningâwe will remember them.Lest we forget.
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#FirstAidShow #AnzacDay #LestWeForget #BattlefieldFirstAid #SimpsonAndHisDonkey #ServiceAndSacrifice #AnzacSpirit #FirstResponderRespect #WeWillRememberThem
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Protecting yourself is just as important as helping someone else.
In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we take a closer look at infection control, focusing on two essential tools: gloves and hand washing.
We cover:â When and how to use gloves correctlyâ The difference between nitrile and latex glovesâ Why glove removal doesnât mean you're doneâ When and how to wash your hands in a first aid settingâ Why hand hygiene is the first line of defence in preventing infection
Gloves protect you. Clean hands protect everyone.
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#FirstAidShow #InfectionControl #Gloves #HandWashing #PPE #FirstAidTraining #FirstResponder #HygieneMatters #DRSABCD
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When someone is unconscious, theyâre at risk of airway blockageâeven if theyâre breathing. Thatâs where the recovery position comes in.
In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we explore: â Why unconscious patients must be placed on their sideâ How lying on their back can block the airwayâ What the recovery position actually doesâ A simple, step-by-step guide to putting someone into itâ When not to move the personâand when itâs critical that you do
The recovery position isnât just a first aid trickâitâs a lifesaving technique that protects the airway until help arrives.
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#FirstAidShow #RecoveryPosition #AirwayManagement #UnconsciousFirstAid #DRSABCD #FirstAidTraining #EmergencyResponse #LifesavingSkills
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In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, weâre talking about one of the most critical first aid actionsâcalling for help.
We cover:â Why we say âCall Triple Zero (000)â in Australiaâ How emergency numbers differ around the worldâ What number to call if youâre outside Australiaâ The global power of 112 from your mobileâ Why knowing your local number before an emergency matters
Wherever you are in the world, knowing how to reach emergency services could be the first step in saving a life.
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#FirstAidShow #EmergencyNumbers #000 #911 #112 #FirstAidTips #TravelSmart #KnowYourNumber #FirstResponder #EmergencyCare #DRSABCD
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Easter is here, and with it comes long drives, sugar highs, and the occasional backyard injury.
In this egg-stra special bonus episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we unwrap:â First aid tips for Easter road tripsâ How to manage tummy aches from too much chocolateâ Sore eyes from late-night bunny spottingâ Backyard âegg-cidentsâ and how to treat themâ Why your first aid kit is the real MVP this holiday
Hop to itâstay safe, stay prepared, and enjoy a chocolate-filled (but incident-free) long weekend.
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#FirstAidShow #EasterFirstAid #ChocolateOverload #EggHuntFails #RoadTripSafety #FirstAidTips #StaySafeThisEaster #DRSABCD
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Head injuries can be deceptive. What looks like a simple bump can quickly become something far more serious.
In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we explore:â What happens to the brain during a head injuryâ The difference between concussion, fracture, and internal bleedingâ Signs and symptoms to watch out for (including those that appear hours later)â Why mechanism of injury mattersâ When to seek urgent medical help
Head injuries demand respect. Whether itâs sport, a fall, or an accident, early recognition and action make all the difference.
đ§ Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & moređ www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #HeadInjury #Concussion #FirstAidTraining #DRSABCD #TraumaResponse #FirstResponder #EmergencyCare #SafetyFirst #BrainInjuryAwareness
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When Direct Pressure is not enough. In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we take a look at arterial tourniquetsâa powerful tool for controlling life-threatening bleeding from a limb when direct pressure just isnât enough.
We cover:â When to use a tourniquet (and when not to)â The difference between commercial and improvised tourniquetsâ How to apply one effectivelyâand what to do if it failsâ Why recording the time of application is critical
Tourniquets are serious tools for serious bleedingâand knowing how and when to use one could save a life.
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#FirstAidShow #TourniquetTraining #StopTheBleed #FirstAidTips #BleedingControl #TraumaResponse #FirstResponder #DRSABCD #EmergencyCare #LifesavingSkills
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Bleeding you can see is bleeding you can stopâbut you have to act fast.
In todayâs episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we cover the first aid management of external bleeding, from minor cuts to life-threatening haemorrhages.
Youâll learn:â How to apply effective direct pressureâ What to do if blood soaks through a dressingâ When to use additional pads or consider advanced interventionsâ Why lying the person down and staying calm mattersâ When to escalate to arterial tourniquets or haemostatic dressings
Weâll also remind you how to spot and treat shock, and why your hands (and gloves!) are your best tools in bleeding control.
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#FirstAidShow #BleedingControl #StopTheBleed #ExternalBleeding #FirstAidTips #FirstResponder #EmergencyCare #DRSABCD #FirstAidTraining
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In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we dive into one of the most overlooked risks in first aidâmanual handling.
Whether you're helping someone off the ground, carrying a first aid kit, or assisting a patient, how you move matters. Done incorrectly, manual handling can lead to muscle strains, back injuries, or worse.
We cover:â What "manual handling" means in a first aid contextâ Questions to ask yourself before liftingâ How to assess the scene and the loadâ Safe lifting techniques every first aider should knowâ When to wait for help
First aid is about saving livesânot adding yourself to the patient list.
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#FirstAidShow #ManualHandling #FirstAidTraining #WorkplaceSafety #DRSABCD #InjuryPrevention #SafeLifting #FirstResponderTips
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If youâve found value in the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcastâcan we ask a favour?
Weâre on a mission to build a first aid community thatâs confident, informed, and ready to act when it matters most. But we canât do it without you.
In this short bonus episode, we ask you to:
Like, subscribe, and share the podcast on your favourite platform
Tell a friend or colleague who needs to hear it
Follow us on socials via our website
Join our mailing list to stay up to date with new episodes and events
And check out our Monthly Skills Labâfor hands-on training with expert instructors
Thanks for being part of this growing communityâtogether, weâre making first aid more accessible, more practical, and more powerful.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #SupportFirstAid #FirstAidCommunity #ShareTheShow #FirstAidTraining #StayConnected
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Back with another quiz episode!This round covers choking, stroke management, your legal responsibilities as a first aider, and more.Answer five quick-fire questions and test how much youâve retained from recent episodes.
A few minutes now could mean confidence when it really counts.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #FirstAidQuiz #EmergencyResponse #TestYourKnowledge #FirstAidReady #LifesavingSkills
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Itâs quiz time! Letâs see how much youâve remembered from the last few episodes.In this episode, we ask five short questions covering burns, dislocations, strokes and abdominal injuries. Then, we give you the answers and a chance to check in on whatâs stuck.
Itâs not about getting it perfectâitâs about being prepared.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #FirstAidQuiz #KnowYourStuff #BePrepared #TestYourKnowledge #FirstAidTraining
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When someoneâs choking and they canât cough, speak, or breatheâthis is a total obstruction.In this episode, we walk through how to recognise and respond to a life-threatening airway blockage. Youâll learn when and how to use back blows, chest thrusts, and what to do if the person becomes unconscious.
Silence means dangerâknow what to do when every second counts.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #ChokingFirstAid #TotalObstruction #CPR #EmergencyResponse #BePrepared #FirstAidTraining
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Itâs not just a conferenceâitâs a show.
The First Aid Show is Australiaâs only dedicated conference and exhibition for first aiders, sports trainers, workplace responders, healthcare students, and anyone who wants to stay sharp, skilled, and inspired.
In this bonus episode, we preview what to expect:
An immersive day of learning, connection, and inspiration
Industry-leading guest speakers and masterclasses
Live entertainment from Matt Bradshaw and The First Aid Show Band
Hosted by the energetic and engaging Rob Mills
Join us on Monday, 12 May 2025, from 9amâ5pm at the Melbourne Convention Centre, or tune in live online or on demand after the event.
đïž Tickets available now at: firstaidshow.com.au
Don't just stay qualifiedâstay inspired.
#FirstAidShow #FirstAidConference #CPD #EmergencyResponse #LearnFirstAid #MelbourneEvents #FirstAidTraining #FirstAidExhibition
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Abdominal trauma or pain might not look serious from the outsideâbut inside, thereâs a lot going on.
In this episode, we explore what the abdomen is, what it contains, and why itâs such a critical area when it comes to first aid.
Youâll learn:
The major abdominal organs and their functions
What each organ means for first aid and injury assessment
Why abdominal trauma can be serious, even without visible signs
Weâll explore pain and injury management in a future episodeâbut this one lays the groundwork for knowing whatâs at stake.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #AbdominalInjury #TraumaCare #FirstAidKnowledge #EmergencyAwareness #BePrepared
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Dislocations are painful, confronting, and often hard to distinguish from fractures. In this episode, we explore what a dislocation actually is, why it happens, and how to recognise one in a real-world setting.
You donât need X-ray vision to recognise somethingâs wrongâbut you do need to know when to act.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #Dislocation #JointInjury #FirstAidResponse #EmergencyCare #FirstAidSkills
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Worried about the legal risks of helping in an emergency? Youâre not alone.In this episode, we tackle one of the most common questions asked by first aiders: âCan I be sued for doing first aid?â
We break down:
What the law says about negligence in a first aid situation
The four things that would need to be proven for a claim to succeed
Whatâs expected of a trained first aiderâand whatâs not
Why courts focus on reasonableness, not perfection
How to protect yourself by working within your training
The truth? If you act in good faith, stay within your scope, and follow your trainingâyouâre doing the right thing.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #LegalFirstAid #DutyOfCare #BePrepared #FirstAidSkills #HelpingOthersSafely
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When it comes to stroke, every second counts.Recognising the early signs can be the difference between life, death, or long-term disability. In this episode, we break down the Stroke Foundationâs F.A.S.T. testâthe simplest and most effective way to identify a stroke.
We cover:
How to use the F.A.S.T. test (Face, Arms, Speech, Time)
Additional warning signs and symptoms to look for
Why even temporary symptoms need urgent medical attention
Quick recognition leads to quicker treatmentâand better outcomes.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #StrokeAwareness #FASTTest #EmergencyResponse #BePrepared #FirstAidSkills
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Burns arenât just about surface damageâthe depth tells the story. Knowing how deep a burn goes helps determine how serious it is, what treatment is needed, and when to seek medical help.
In this episode, we break down the three main types of burn depth and how to calculate the percentage of the bodys surface area that is burnt.Not all burns are created equalâsome need more than cool water.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #BurnFirstAid #BurnDepth #EmergencyCare #BePrepared #FirstAidSkills
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Not all bleeding is the sameâand the type of blood vessel involved can change everything.
In this episode, we break down the three main types of blood vesselsâarteries, veins, and capillariesâand how each presents when damaged. Understanding these differences helps you assess how serious a bleed is and respond with the right first aid.
We cover:
The role of arteries, veins, and capillaries in the body
How to recognise arterial, venous, and capillary bleeding
Why some bleeds are life-threatening and others are more manageable
What each type of bleed tells you about urgency and response
When it comes to bleeding, what you see tells you what to do.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #BleedingControl #BloodVessels #FirstAidSkills #BePrepared #EmergencyResponse
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