This month saw a change in the rules for the use of mobile phones and seatbelts while driving. Technology has improved, meaning cameras with better capabilities have been implemented on our streets. After a successful trial, cameras are now able to detect when a driver is not wearing their seatbelt or is using a mobile device. Penalties began the first  The post Yes Belt, No Phone appeared first on First Aid Brisbane ..read more

Thankfully, as the world begins to up the collective resistance to Covid (via vaccinations), travel bans are beginning to shift. As of November 1st, Australia’s borders will begin to reopen. Those who are fully vaccinated will be allowed to leave the country as long as the destination is allowing visitors (which is currently only New Zealand). As you check in  The post Maybe Travel appeared first on First Aid Brisbane ..read more

Hello, time to talk about vaccines again. Or rather, we’re going to talk about a part of the vaccine process: the needle. Now, if you’re a crafty person like me, chances are you’ve been exposed to needles for sewing and the like. Alternatively, you may just not have a problem with vaccines—heaven knows we were all terrified when we were  The post Needle Anxiety appeared first on First Aid Brisbane ..read more

As you already know, we’re banning plastics around Australia. First it was bags, now it’s straws, or maybe the other way around—I don’t remember. Regardless, both are banned and have been replaced with alternatives. Well, things are about to get a bit more complicated starting on the first of September. Even more items will be included on the ban list  The post Less Plastic, More Recycle appeared first on First Aid Brisbane ..read more

Unfortunately, we’re going to talk about this again. Please wear your mask and wear it properly. First Aid Brisbane will not be doing business with anyone who does not adhere to the Queensland mask restriction policies. Not only is it for our safety, but yours as well. According to the official Queensland Government website, masks must be worn outside of  The post Masks Still On appeared first on First Aid Brisbane ..read more

Hey! Welcome back! Today we’re going to talk about smoke detectors. Every building has to have a smoke detector, it’s law. Well, maybe not your shed, but your house, your work, the stores, all those buildings are required to have smoke detectors. But when’s the last time you checked that your smoke detectors still work? Thanks to our home being  The post Old Alarms appeared first on First Aid Brisbane ..read more

Today’s blog is more of an update than a blog. We want everyone to know that, as of June 1st, 2021, our courses will be changing. This is to keep up with the new ASQA standards under which we operate. The most obvious change will the be the course codes. CPR: HLTAID001 -> HLTAID009 Basic life Support: HLTAID002 -> HLTAID010  The post New Courses appeared first on First Aid Brisbane ..read more

I love cats, I honestly prefer cats over dogs. HOWEVER, that does not mean that I don’t like dogs! Dogs are great and they also can provide a huge positive impact on people’s lives. Yes, it’s great to come home to a happy pup wagging its tail but they can also encourage other life changing benefits, including mental health benefits.  The post Helpful Pooch appeared first on First Aid Brisbane ..read more

It’s weird to me to think that illness parties were once a thing (and apparently still a potential thing). I’ve heard of people asking for “covid parties” to expose their kids to the illness to “get it over with.” That’s just a terrible idea. Supposedly, the thought behind it is to build an immunity to the illness by catching it,  The post Pox Pox Pox appeared first on First Aid Brisbane ..read more

Hello. It’s been a while. Let’s talk about stretch marks. You know what they are, so many people have them. They look kind of like lightning scars across the skin. However, stretch marks can look red or purple (almost like bruising) in their early stages before fading to the silvery/pale color most people think of. Stretch marks come from some  The post Stretchy Skin appeared first on First Aid Brisbane ..read more