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.

EpiPen, Anapen, Jext or neffy? Adrenaline Devices in Australia

EpiPen, Anapen, Jext or neffy? Adrenaline Devices in Australia

EpiPen, Anapen, Jext or neffy? Adrenaline Devices in AustraliaBritt Brennan
Published on: 11/09/2026

The adrenaline devices registered in Australia in 2026, including the neffy nasal spray and Jext, plus how to recognise anaphylaxis and give adrenaline first.

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James Tsindos Coronial Inquest: Key Anaphylaxis Learnings

James Tsindos Coronial Inquest: Key Anaphylaxis Learnings

James Tsindos Coronial Inquest: Key Anaphylaxis LearningsBritt Brennan
Published on: 07/05/2026

Lessons from the James Tsindos coronial findings: spotting anaphylaxis with asthma, giving adrenaline early, handover and hidden cashew in vegan food.

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Annual Anaphylaxis Training for WA Schools and Workplaces

Annual Anaphylaxis Training for WA Schools and Workplaces

Annual Anaphylaxis Training for WA Schools and WorkplacesBritt Brennan
Published on: 23/11/2025

Why regular, practical anaphylaxis training matters for WA schools, clubs, childcare, FIFO sites and workplaces, with ASCIA-aligned practice and coronial lessons.

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Anaphylaxis First Aid: The 7 Mistakes That Cost Time in WA

Anaphylaxis First Aid: The 7 Mistakes That Cost Time in WA

Anaphylaxis First Aid: The 7 Mistakes That Cost Time in WABritt Brennan
Published on: 23/11/2025

The 7 most common anaphylaxis first aid mistakes in WA, what ASCIA recommends, why early adrenaline matters and how to avoid delays in any setting.

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The Deadly Beauty of the Blue-Ringed Octopus

The Deadly Beauty of the Blue-Ringed OctopusBritt 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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