First Aid Knowledge and Emergency Response Guides

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.

The Biggest First Aid Mistake Is Not What You Think

Britt Brennan

Published on: 11/09/2026

The biggest first aid mistake is doing nothing. See the 2024 WA cardiac arrest data, why people freeze, and simple steps to act with confidence.

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After the Emergency: Self-Care After Giving First Aid

Britt Brennan

Published on: 11/09/2026

What happens to your body after you give first aid, which reactions are normal, what helps in the first days and when to see your GP. A practical WA guide.

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The Deadly Beauty of the Blue-Ringed Octopus

Britt Brennan Published on: 08/10/2025

The 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.

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