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First Aid & Medical

Australia’s First Aid Training Crisis, Closing the Gap on Life-Saving Skills

First Aid & Medical Update Key takeaways Less than 5% of Australians currently hold first aid training, despite high injury and fatality rates from preventable incidents. Specialised first aid courses, including wilderness and remote area training, are emerging to meet diverse community needs. Seasonal risks such as drowning and heat stroke underline the urgent need for widespread first aid preparedness. Australia’s First Aid Training Landscape: A Wake-Up Call Despite Australia’s…