🎙️ BONUS EPISODE SHOW NOTES – The First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast

🎉 Announcing The 2026 First Aid Show! 🎉

We’re back! Mark your calendars:

📅 Monday 18th May 2026

📍 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre + Online

Tickets are on sale now from just $99 – secure your seat at Australia’s leading event for first aiders, medics, healthcare students and safety professionals.

🔥 First speaker lineup just announced

Hear from world-class experts and front-line professionals.

Even more Masterclass Presenters will be revealed in September and again in January 2026.

Whether you’re on the ground saving lives, training the next generation, or just passionate about first aid—this is your show.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at firstaidshow.com.au

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Are asthma spacers still worth using? Absolutely. In this episode, we unpack how spacers work, why they’re more effective at delivering medication to the lungs, and the key benefits for children and adults alike. Simple, smart first aid that could make breathing easier for someone in need.

#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #firstaid #firstaidtraining #asthma #asthmatips #spacers

Would you know what to do if a baby or young child stopped breathing? In this episode, we break down the essential first aid steps for resuscitating infants (under 1 year) and children (aged 1 to 8 years). From compression techniques to head positioning and rescue breaths — this is critical knowledge for parents, carers, and first aiders.

#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #firstaid #firstaidtraining #CPR #infantCPR #childresuscitation #paediatricfirstaid

A speck of dust in the eye can be more than just annoying. In this episode, we cover how to safely manage loose foreign objects like dirt or grit in the eye — from flushing techniques to when to seek medical help.

#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #firstaid #firstaidtraining #eyeinjuries #foreignobject #ocularfirstaid #eyecare

Today’s episode looks at hyperthermia — when the body overheats beyond its ability to cool itself. Learn the contributing factors, who’s most at risk, and practical prevention tips for hot weather, sports, and work environments.

#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #firstaid #firstaidtraining #hyperthermia #heatstress #heatprevention #summersafety

Frostbite isn’t just about feeling cold — it’s actual freezing of the body’s tissues. In this episode, we explain how frostbite happens, what body parts are most at risk, and the difference between superficial and deep frostbite. Essential listening for outdoor first aid situations.

#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #firstaid #firstaidtraining #frostbite #coldinjuries #freezingweather #outdoorfirstaid

First Aid Fast Quiz time. 5 questions to test your knowledge from the last 5 episodes ... How will you go ? #firstaidshow #dailyminute

Crush injuries can be deceptive and dangerous — sometimes without visible signs. Learn how to recognise the risks, when to act fast, and why moving the crushing force quickly is crucial. This episode also discusses the role of bleeding control and when a tourniquet might be needed.

#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #firstaid #firstaidtraining #crushinjury #traumacare #bleedingcontrol #tourniquets