Episodes
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Anzac Day is more than a date on the calendar—it’s a tribute to courage, mateship, and sacrifice.
In this reflective bonus episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we explore:✅ What Anzac Day means for listeners around the world✅ What battlefield first aid may have looked like in 1915✅ A salute to Simpson and his donkey—first aid under fire✅ The values of service and care that still inspire first aiders today
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning—we will remember them.Lest we forget.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #AnzacDay #LestWeForget #BattlefieldFirstAid #SimpsonAndHisDonkey #ServiceAndSacrifice #AnzacSpirit #FirstResponderRespect #WeWillRememberThem
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Protecting yourself is just as important as helping someone else.
In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we take a closer look at infection control, focusing on two essential tools: gloves and hand washing.
We cover:✅ When and how to use gloves correctly✅ The difference between nitrile and latex gloves✅ Why glove removal doesn’t mean you're done✅ When and how to wash your hands in a first aid setting✅ Why hand hygiene is the first line of defence in preventing infection
Gloves protect you. Clean hands protect everyone.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #InfectionControl #Gloves #HandWashing #PPE #FirstAidTraining #FirstResponder #HygieneMatters #DRSABCD
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When someone is unconscious, they’re at risk of airway blockage—even if they’re breathing. That’s where the recovery position comes in.
In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we explore: ✅ Why unconscious patients must be placed on their side✅ How lying on their back can block the airway✅ What the recovery position actually does✅ A simple, step-by-step guide to putting someone into it✅ When not to move the person—and when it’s critical that you do
The recovery position isn’t just a first aid trick—it’s a lifesaving technique that protects the airway until help arrives.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #RecoveryPosition #AirwayManagement #UnconsciousFirstAid #DRSABCD #FirstAidTraining #EmergencyResponse #LifesavingSkills
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In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we’re talking about one of the most critical first aid actions—calling for help.
We cover:✅ Why we say “Call Triple Zero (000)” in Australia✅ How emergency numbers differ around the world✅ What number to call if you’re outside Australia✅ The global power of 112 from your mobile✅ Why knowing your local number before an emergency matters
Wherever you are in the world, knowing how to reach emergency services could be the first step in saving a life.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #EmergencyNumbers #000 #911 #112 #FirstAidTips #TravelSmart #KnowYourNumber #FirstResponder #EmergencyCare #DRSABCD
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Easter is here, and with it comes long drives, sugar highs, and the occasional backyard injury.
In this egg-stra special bonus episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we unwrap:✅ First aid tips for Easter road trips✅ How to manage tummy aches from too much chocolate✅ Sore eyes from late-night bunny spotting✅ Backyard “egg-cidents” and how to treat them✅ Why your first aid kit is the real MVP this holiday
Hop to it—stay safe, stay prepared, and enjoy a chocolate-filled (but incident-free) long weekend.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #EasterFirstAid #ChocolateOverload #EggHuntFails #RoadTripSafety #FirstAidTips #StaySafeThisEaster #DRSABCD
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Head injuries can be deceptive. What looks like a simple bump can quickly become something far more serious.
In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we explore:✅ What happens to the brain during a head injury✅ The difference between concussion, fracture, and internal bleeding✅ Signs and symptoms to watch out for (including those that appear hours later)✅ Why mechanism of injury matters✅ When to seek urgent medical help
Head injuries demand respect. Whether it’s sport, a fall, or an accident, early recognition and action make all the difference.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #HeadInjury #Concussion #FirstAidTraining #DRSABCD #TraumaResponse #FirstResponder #EmergencyCare #SafetyFirst #BrainInjuryAwareness
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When Direct Pressure is not enough. In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we take a look at arterial tourniquets—a powerful tool for controlling life-threatening bleeding from a limb when direct pressure just isn’t enough.
We cover:✅ When to use a tourniquet (and when not to)✅ The difference between commercial and improvised tourniquets✅ How to apply one effectively—and what to do if it fails✅ Why recording the time of application is critical
Tourniquets are serious tools for serious bleeding—and knowing how and when to use one could save a life.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #TourniquetTraining #StopTheBleed #FirstAidTips #BleedingControl #TraumaResponse #FirstResponder #DRSABCD #EmergencyCare #LifesavingSkills
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Bleeding you can see is bleeding you can stop—but you have to act fast.
In today’s episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we cover the first aid management of external bleeding, from minor cuts to life-threatening haemorrhages.
You’ll learn:✅ How to apply effective direct pressure✅ What to do if blood soaks through a dressing✅ When to use additional pads or consider advanced interventions✅ Why lying the person down and staying calm matters✅ When to escalate to arterial tourniquets or haemostatic dressings
We’ll also remind you how to spot and treat shock, and why your hands (and gloves!) are your best tools in bleeding control.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #BleedingControl #StopTheBleed #ExternalBleeding #FirstAidTips #FirstResponder #EmergencyCare #DRSABCD #FirstAidTraining
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In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we dive into one of the most overlooked risks in first aid—manual handling.
Whether you're helping someone off the ground, carrying a first aid kit, or assisting a patient, how you move matters. Done incorrectly, manual handling can lead to muscle strains, back injuries, or worse.
We cover:✅ What "manual handling" means in a first aid context✅ Questions to ask yourself before lifting✅ How to assess the scene and the load✅ Safe lifting techniques every first aider should know✅ When to wait for help
First aid is about saving lives—not adding yourself to the patient list.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.🔗 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #ManualHandling #FirstAidTraining #WorkplaceSafety #DRSABCD #InjuryPrevention #SafeLifting #FirstResponderTips
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If you’ve found value in the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast—can we ask a favour?
We’re on a mission to build a first aid community that’s confident, informed, and ready to act when it matters most. But we can’t do it without you.
In this short bonus episode, we ask you to:
Like, subscribe, and share the podcast on your favourite platform
Tell a friend or colleague who needs to hear it
Follow us on socials via our website
Join our mailing list to stay up to date with new episodes and events
And check out our Monthly Skills Lab—for hands-on training with expert instructors
Thanks for being part of this growing community—together, we’re making first aid more accessible, more practical, and more powerful.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #SupportFirstAid #FirstAidCommunity #ShareTheShow #FirstAidTraining #StayConnected
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Back with another quiz episode!This round covers choking, stroke management, your legal responsibilities as a first aider, and more.Answer five quick-fire questions and test how much you’ve retained from recent episodes.
A few minutes now could mean confidence when it really counts.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #FirstAidQuiz #EmergencyResponse #TestYourKnowledge #FirstAidReady #LifesavingSkills
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It’s quiz time! Let’s see how much you’ve remembered from the last few episodes.In this episode, we ask five short questions covering burns, dislocations, strokes and abdominal injuries. Then, we give you the answers and a chance to check in on what’s stuck.
It’s not about getting it perfect—it’s about being prepared.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #FirstAidQuiz #KnowYourStuff #BePrepared #TestYourKnowledge #FirstAidTraining
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When someone’s choking and they can’t cough, speak, or breathe—this is a total obstruction.In this episode, we walk through how to recognise and respond to a life-threatening airway blockage. You’ll learn when and how to use back blows, chest thrusts, and what to do if the person becomes unconscious.
Silence means danger—know what to do when every second counts.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #ChokingFirstAid #TotalObstruction #CPR #EmergencyResponse #BePrepared #FirstAidTraining
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It’s not just a conference—it’s a show.
The First Aid Show is Australia’s only dedicated conference and exhibition for first aiders, sports trainers, workplace responders, healthcare students, and anyone who wants to stay sharp, skilled, and inspired.
In this bonus episode, we preview what to expect:
An immersive day of learning, connection, and inspiration
Industry-leading guest speakers and masterclasses
Live entertainment from Matt Bradshaw and The First Aid Show Band
Hosted by the energetic and engaging Rob Mills
Join us on Monday, 12 May 2025, from 9am–5pm at the Melbourne Convention Centre, or tune in live online or on demand after the event.
🎟️ Tickets available now at: firstaidshow.com.au
Don't just stay qualified—stay inspired.
#FirstAidShow #FirstAidConference #CPD #EmergencyResponse #LearnFirstAid #MelbourneEvents #FirstAidTraining #FirstAidExhibition
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Abdominal trauma or pain might not look serious from the outside—but inside, there’s a lot going on.
In this episode, we explore what the abdomen is, what it contains, and why it’s such a critical area when it comes to first aid.
You’ll learn:
The major abdominal organs and their functions
What each organ means for first aid and injury assessment
Why abdominal trauma can be serious, even without visible signs
We’ll explore pain and injury management in a future episode—but this one lays the groundwork for knowing what’s at stake.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #AbdominalInjury #TraumaCare #FirstAidKnowledge #EmergencyAwareness #BePrepared
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Dislocations are painful, confronting, and often hard to distinguish from fractures. In this episode, we explore what a dislocation actually is, why it happens, and how to recognise one in a real-world setting.
You don’t need X-ray vision to recognise something’s wrong—but you do need to know when to act.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #Dislocation #JointInjury #FirstAidResponse #EmergencyCare #FirstAidSkills
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Worried about the legal risks of helping in an emergency? You’re not alone.In this episode, we tackle one of the most common questions asked by first aiders: “Can I be sued for doing first aid?”
We break down:
What the law says about negligence in a first aid situation
The four things that would need to be proven for a claim to succeed
What’s expected of a trained first aider—and what’s not
Why courts focus on reasonableness, not perfection
How to protect yourself by working within your training
The truth? If you act in good faith, stay within your scope, and follow your training—you’re doing the right thing.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #LegalFirstAid #DutyOfCare #BePrepared #FirstAidSkills #HelpingOthersSafely
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When it comes to stroke, every second counts.Recognising the early signs can be the difference between life, death, or long-term disability. In this episode, we break down the Stroke Foundation’s F.A.S.T. test—the simplest and most effective way to identify a stroke.
We cover:
How to use the F.A.S.T. test (Face, Arms, Speech, Time)
Additional warning signs and symptoms to look for
Why even temporary symptoms need urgent medical attention
Quick recognition leads to quicker treatment—and better outcomes.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #StrokeAwareness #FASTTest #EmergencyResponse #BePrepared #FirstAidSkills
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Burns aren’t just about surface damage—the depth tells the story. Knowing how deep a burn goes helps determine how serious it is, what treatment is needed, and when to seek medical help.
In this episode, we break down the three main types of burn depth and how to calculate the percentage of the bodys surface area that is burnt.Not all burns are created equal—some need more than cool water.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #BurnFirstAid #BurnDepth #EmergencyCare #BePrepared #FirstAidSkills
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Not all bleeding is the same—and the type of blood vessel involved can change everything.
In this episode, we break down the three main types of blood vessels—arteries, veins, and capillaries—and how each presents when damaged. Understanding these differences helps you assess how serious a bleed is and respond with the right first aid.
We cover:
The role of arteries, veins, and capillaries in the body
How to recognise arterial, venous, and capillary bleeding
Why some bleeds are life-threatening and others are more manageable
What each type of bleed tells you about urgency and response
When it comes to bleeding, what you see tells you what to do.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #BleedingControl #BloodVessels #FirstAidSkills #BePrepared #EmergencyResponse
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