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

Snake Bite First Aid in WA: A Step-by-Step Guide

Britt Brennan

Published on: 11/09/2026

Snake bite first aid for WA homes, farms and worksites. Know WA's dangerous snakes, the warning signs and how to apply a pressure immobilisation bandage.

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Pressure Immobilisation: Why It Works for Snakebite

Britt Brennan

Published on: 06/03/2026

Learn how the pressure immobilisation technique slows venom spread after snakebite and other venomous bites. A key first aid method used in Australia.

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Blue-Ringed Octopus Bite First Aid in Western Australia

Britt Brennan

Published on: 13/12/2025

A blue-ringed octopus bite can cause rapid paralysis. Learn the right first aid: call 000, pressure immobilisation and CPR if breathing stops.

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How Snake Venom Spreads: Blood vs Lymphatic System

Britt Brennan

Published on: 08/10/2025

How snake venom spreads, mainly through the lymphatic system, and why pressure immobilisation is the right first aid for Australian snakebite.

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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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