Information used from Manly Council, Pittwater Council and Warringah Council websites. Google search each council to get more details or check out the tourist information site for each area. Or alternatively the good people at Manly Wharf tourist information can plan a great day for you. Manly – in November……. 18-21 Manly Festival of Surfing 8 am – 6 pm Ocean […]
Legal Issues Rescuers need not fear litigation if they come to the aid of a fellow human in need. No ‘Good Samaritan’ or volunteer in Australia has never been successfully sued for the consequences of rendering assistance to a person in need. A ‘Good Samaritan’ is defined in legislation as a person acting without the expectation of financial or other […]
Have you checked your home or work first aid kit lately? Simple Instruction can help – if you would like supplies or a quote on a full first aid kit please contact us. First Aid kits should be checked regularly to ensure that there are sufficient supplies in the kit when it is required. Under State and Territory legislation first […]
What is a medical emergency? Always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance in the following circumstances. If you are unsure the operators will talk you through any situation. Unconscious person – who doesn’t wake or respond when shaken. Heart attack (suspected) – pain in the chest, especially if it is crushing or like indigestion and lasts more than five […]
What is a Rip? What can you do to survive a rip? What is a rip current? A rip current, or a rip, is a moving flow of water which can sometimes be strong or fast flowing. They have even been called the rivers of the surf. It will usually start near the shoreline and flow away from the beach. It […]
Please be careful and swim at patrolled times. Please chcek the council website for more information. http://www.warringah.nsw.gov.au/community/dee_why.aspx Dee Why Beach Page Updated: July 13, 2010 Patrol Times Dee Why Beach is patrolled by professional lifeguards seven days a week. On weekends and public holidays this is supplemented by Surf Life Saving Club volunteers. Patrol dates and times are […]
Avalon cliff fall: man plunges 12 metres September 26, 2010 http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/avalon-cliff-fall-man-plunges-12-metres-20100925-15rtd.html A man is in hospital after he fell 12 metres from a cliff on a Northern Sydney beach. The 28-year-old man sustained extensive head, chest and limb injuries, when he fell off the cliff at the southern end of Avalon beach, about 1pm (AEST) on Saturday. “The patient’s injuries […]
This article is taken from www.minti.com a parenting advice site where parents can share their personal experiences and help out other parents on issues including prenancy, toddlers, baby pictures and even teenagers. For the full article please click: http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2995/Choking-in-infants/ What would you do if your baby was choking? What are the signs that someone is choking? Can you save a loved […]
You never know when you will need first aid. This attack is life threatening and the casualty may have lost a lot of blood. What would you do in this situation? Would you be able to provide first aid care? Is it time to refresh your First Aid or CPR skills with Simple Instruction? Article: 06:00 AEST Fri Sep 3 2010, […]
The DRABCD Action Plan D — check for DANGER — to you — to others — to the casualty Make sure that no one else gets hurt. You will not be able to help if you are also a casualty. Only proceed if it is safe to do so. R — check for RESPONSE — is the casualty showing any […]
