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 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 BrennanThe biggest first aid mistake is doing nothing. See the 2024 WA cardiac arrest data, why people freeze, and simple steps to act with confidence.
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 BrennanKey learnings from the coronial inquest into the death of James Tsindos: biphasic anaphylaxis, triage failures, delayed adrenaline, asthma overlap, and hidden cashew allergens in vegan food. Essential for First Aiders and allergy-aware Australians.
Britt BrennanMany “online first aid” courses in Australia are not fully compliant. Learn the risks of online practical assessment, how certificates can become invalid, and how to choose a legitimate first aid course.
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.
