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Get First Aid Certified at AWFA's New Gympie Training Location

AWFA's Gympie first aid training location has moved to Gympie RSL. Gympie RSL has formed an important part of the Gympie region for over 100 years and has plenty of modern facilities to keep you comfortable.

The Death adder is one of the most venomous snakes in Australia and across the globe. Renowned for their excellent camouflage abilities, Death adders can kill humans in a matter of hours without prompt treatment.

Bites and Stings

The Death Adder | Snake Facts

The Death adder is one of the most venomous snakes in Australia and across the globe. Renowned for their excellent camouflage abilities, Death adders can kill humans in a matter of hours without prompt treatment.

The Movember Foundation was founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2003. It runs charity events all year round, including the famous Movember campaign, which aims to support better physical and mental health outcomes for men.

General Health-Related

What is Movember?

The Movember Foundation was founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2003. It runs charity events all year round, including the famous Movember campaign, which aims to support better physical and mental health outcomes for men.

So named because of their brown-coloured head, Copperhead snakes are found across south-eastern Australia. Their venom is toxic to a host of different cells in the human body and must be treated with effective first aid and professional help. (Pictured: Highland copperhead)

Bites and Stings

The Australian Copperhead Snake | Snake Facts

So named because of their brown-coloured head, Copperhead snakes are found across south-eastern Australia. Their venom is toxic to a host of different cells in the human body and must be treated with effective first aid and professional help.

Eastern brown snakes are widely distributed across eastern Australia and are most commonly encountered in the spring. It is important to know first aid for a bite from an Eastern brown, as they are the second most venomous land snake in the world.

Bites and Stings

The Eastern Brown Snake | Snake Facts

Eastern brown snakes are widely distributed across eastern Australia and are most commonly encountered in the spring. It is important to know first aid for a bite from an Eastern brown, as they are the second most venomous land snake in the world.

Shingles is a viral infection that can occur in anyone who has had chickenpox. It's most distinct symptom is a painful, blistering rash that occurs on one side of the body. Without prompt treatment, shingles can have life-threatening complications.

Virus

Shingles | Virus Fact Sheet

Shingles is a viral infection that can occur in anyone who has had chickenpox. It's most distinct symptom is a painful, blistering rash that occurs on one side of the body. Without prompt treatment, shingles can have life-threatening complications.

Shock is a medical emergency that occurs when there is not enough blood circulating through the body due to an illness or injury, such as anaphylaxis or external bleeding. Shock is a deteriorating condition that does not allow the casualty to recover without medical intervention.

How-To

Shock | First Aid

Shock is a medical emergency that occurs when there is not enough blood circulating through the body due to an illness or injury, such as anaphylaxis or external bleeding. Shock is a deteriorating condition that does not allow the casualty to recover without medical intervention.