Welcome to the REACHAU First Aid Knowledge Hub.
Here you will find practical guides that explain how to recognise and respond to medical emergencies in real-world situations.
Our articles cover essential first aid topics including bleeding control, CPR, snakebite management, remote workplace emergencies, and nationally recognised first aid training.
Each guide is designed to help people understand not only what to do, but why first aid techniques work.
Britt BrennanLearn heat stroke warning signs and Australian first aid steps, with respectful lessons from Torran Thomas's inquest for clubs, schools and workplaces.
Britt BrennanHLTAID009 or HLTAID011? What each unit covers, why CPR-only training leaves a gap in most WA workplaces, and a simple three-year renewal cycle.
Britt BrennanDRSABCD explained step by step for Australia. What each letter means, how to check breathing, CPR and AED use, and how it changes for children and babies.
Britt BrennanSnake bite first aid for WA homes, farms and worksites. Know WA's dangerous snakes, the warning signs and how to apply a pressure immobilisation bandage.
Britt BrennanRock pool safety for WA families and schools. Blue-ringed octopus, cone shells, stingrays, stonefish and jellyfish, plus the first aid that saves lives.
Britt BrennanHLTAID013 or HLTAID011? Learn what remote first aid adds, who needs it, what WA employers must consider, and how to choose the right course for your site.
Britt Brennan Published on: 08/10/2025The blue-ringed octopus may be tiny, but it carries enough venom to kill 20 adults. Learn why it’s so dangerous, what to do if bitten, and how First Aid training can save lives at REACHAU.
