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General Health-Related Where to meet in Brisbane

March 3, 2020

Change up sedentary office meetings. Many exhilarating Walk Meeting options are accessible for Brisbane city workers. Check out some of our favourite spots so you can try a healthier option for your Brisbane meetings.

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Health Statistics Diabetes Statistics in Australia

March 9, 2022

Australia recorded 4,535 deaths from diabetes between January and November 2021. While statistics are still being gathered for 2021, this figure is comparable to the 4,515 deaths at the same point in 2020 but 10.4% higher than the 2015-19 average.

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Health Statistics Leading Causes of Death in Australia 2019

July 18, 2021

Five diseases caused more than one-third of all deaths (35.6%) in Australia in 2019. But the way Australians are living and dying is changing. Coronary heart disease, which in 1968, was responsible for almost a third of all deaths, has been declining since.

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Allergy and Asthma Asthma and Smoking

October 4, 2013

Smoking ranks second as a major cause of premature death and illness in Australia, after obesity. As well as having adverse health effects on people in general, smoking worsens asthma and reduces the effectiveness of medications.

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Allergy and Asthma Anaphylaxis Triggers

September 27, 2013

Anaphylaxis can quickly become life threatening. It is therefore important to know your triggers so you can effectively avoid them.

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How to perform CPR Adults and Older Children
CPR Resources How CPR is performed on adults & older children

July 1, 2021

See how CPR is done on an adult or older child (over 8 years old) in this guide. You can also go to specific guides on CPR for children, infants, and during pregnancy. If you’re in an emergency, call 000.

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Allergy and Asthma Adult Onset Asthma

October 2, 2013

Asthma can develop when you are middle-aged or older, and is known as ‘adult onset asthma’. But, not having experienced the condition, it can be difficult to know if you've developed adult onset asthma. Get to know the signs and symptoms.

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First Aid Training First Aid for Dehydration

October 26, 2021

Dehydration is the result of losing or using more fluid than you take in. This can lead to serious complications, ranging in severity from heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or potentially life-threatening heat stroke.

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Bites and Stings First Aid for Insect Bites and Stings

January 22, 2020

Insect bites and stings can cause allergic reactions. This can result in severe symptoms ranging from hives and swelling of the throat, face and lips, to shock, abdominal cramping, nausea and vomiting, through to breathing problems.

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First Aid Equipment International First Aid Signs

February 24, 2022

First aid is a priority where medical intervention is needed — no matter the location. Signage the world over has been designed so you can recognise and understand it, regardless of the language spoken.

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Virus Our COVID Safe Plan

February 24, 2022

We are committed to the safety of our students, their loved ones, and the wider community. As such, we have implemented safety recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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