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.

First Aid Blog Posts

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

First Aid BasicsEmergency First Aid ScenariosAnaphylaxis and Asthma
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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 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.

Blue-ringed octopusdeadly marine animalsno antivenomtetrodotoxinmarine first aidreachau trainingemergency responseCPR training australia