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

How to Stop Severe Bleeding: First Aid Steps Everyone Should Know

How to Stop Severe Bleeding: First Aid Steps Everyone Should Know

How to Stop Severe Bleeding: First Aid Steps Everyone Should KnowBritt Brennan
Published on: 05/03/2026

Learn how to stop severe bleeding with simple first aid steps. Discover how to control life threatening bleeding and what to do before emergency services arrive.

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First Aid and Insurance Standards for Horse Businesses

First Aid and Insurance Standards for Horse Businesses

First Aid and Insurance Standards for Horse BusinessesBritt Brennan
Published on: 18/06/2025

Learn what WorkSafe WA, Racing WA, and ASHS now expect from horse stables and events. Understand insurance, compliance, and first aid standards that protect your team and reputation.

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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.

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