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 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 BrennanThe adrenaline devices registered in Australia in 2026, including the neffy nasal spray and Jext, plus how to recognise anaphylaxis and give adrenaline first.
Britt BrennanHas CPR changed in Australia? The 2026 ANZCOR basics, the updates that matter, how often to renew CPR and first aid, and what WA workplaces should do now.
Britt Brennan Published on: 08/10/2025The blue-ringed octopus is tiny, but its bite can paralyse and stop breathing. Why it is so dangerous, what to do if someone is bitten and how training helps.
