Close up of a golf ball and golf club
19 Sep

Defibrillators on the Golf Course

Did you know that data suggests the golf course is one of the most common places for cardiac arrest to occur? All golf clubs should implement easily accessible portable defibrillators throughout their public grounds and ensure that their staff are comfortable and familiar with their use.
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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate Shares His Love For Our Courses
06 Sep

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate’s CPR & First Aid Refresher

I refreshed my First Aid certification this week with Scott Whimpey from First Aid Accident and Emergency. I just wanted to give a shout out to Scott as he an an excellent trainer and is especially passionate about teaching all levels first aid to people from all walks of life. - Mayor Tom Tate
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Woman Accessing Defibrillator in a public place
21 Aug

Where Should I Place A Defibrillator?

While there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution as to where you should place your defibrillator, there are some guidelines you should follow when choosing a location. Be sure to choose a location where the defibrillator will be easy to see and where it will be easily accessible.
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20 Aug

First Aid Accident & Emergency, A 100% Family-Owned Business

First aid accident and emergency are a 100% family-owned first aid & defibrillator specialist here on the Gold Coast. Scott and Mel Whimpey the directors of FAAE are locals. So if you’re in the market for a defibrillator or first aid training, why not give a Family owned first aid specialist a go.
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First Aid dummy with defibrillator on in training
14 Aug

Which Defibrillators Are The Best Of The Best?

With defibrillators playing such a vital role in emergency situations, it’s important that you choose the best defib for your particular needs, location and budget. Let’s take a look at some of the best defibrillators available on the market, so you can be sure that you make the right purchase.
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First Aid Accident and Emergency at the St John's Crisis Centre
08 Aug

St John’s Crisis Centre

First Aid Accident & Emergency have teamed up with St John’s Crisis Centre by providing free first aid training, defibrillator training and first aid equipment. “As a 100% local first aid organisation, we felt compelled to help the team at St John’s”- Scott Whimpey, director of FAAE said, “locals supporting locals”.
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Coles Supermarket Trolley Close Up
06 Aug

Coles to Have Defibs in All Supermarkets

Coles has collaborated with The Heart Foundation in a move to have defibrillators installed in all of their supermarkets & distribution centres. In conjunction, a minimum of five employees at each location will also be trained to be able to use a defib to assist anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest.
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