🌍 World First Aid Day – Would You Know What to Do in an Emergency?

🌍 World First Aid Day – Would You Know What to Do in an Emergency?

You’re out shopping when someone collapses nearby. People freeze. A few gather. Time ticks by. Would you know what to do?

On Saturday 13th September, we recognise World First Aid Day a global reminder that knowing first aid isn’t just a nice skill to have. It’s something that could save a life a friend’s, a stranger’s, or even your own.

Emergencies don’t wait for professionals. In those first crucial minutes, your actions matter most.

🚨 Why First Aid Skills Are for Everyone

Accidents and medical emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere at home, work, school, or in public. Whether it’s a burn in the kitchen, a choking toddler, a severe allergic reaction, or someone in cardiac arrest, knowing how to respond can dramatically change the outcome.

According to the Australian Resuscitation Council, early CPR and defibrillation can double or triple a person’s chance of survival from cardiac arrest.

And yet, many Australians lack the confidence to act when it matters most.

🧠 First Aid Isn’t Just for Emergencies

First aid also means knowing how to support someone after a seizure, calm a distressed person, treat a fracture, or help someone having an asthma attack. It's about being prepared not panicked.

First aid is not just a skill. It’s peace of mind. It’s leadership in a moment of crisis.

📚 Learn the Skills. Be the Help.

At Allens Training, we believe everyone should know first aid. Our courses cover a range of life-saving topics including:

✅ CPR and the DRSABCD action plan
✅ First aid for burns, bleeding, and fractures
✅ Asthma and anaphylaxis response
✅ Choking and seizure management
✅ Mental health first aid
✅ And more, for both workplaces and families

🌟 This World First Aid Day – Take the First Step

Whether you’re renewing your certification or learning for the first time, there’s no better moment to act than now.

👉 Find a first aid course near you:
www.allenstraining.com.au
www.findtraining.com.au

Because in an emergency, doing something is always better than doing nothing.
Make sure that someone is you.