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First aid for babies and children

Find out more about first aid techniques and how to get first aid training.

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Asthma first aid guide

Use this handy infographic to follow what steps to take if your child has an asthma attack.

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Burns and scalds

How to lower the risk of your child having a burn or scald and advice on treating burns and scalds. If the burn is serious call triple zero (000) for an ambulance.

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Keeping baby safe

Babies are completely dependent on you for their safety. Here's what you can do to keep them safe.

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Resuscitation for babies and children

Knowing resuscitation can make a big difference to your child's safety and could save a life.

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Hot water safety

Here is practical and trusted advice to prevent your children getting hot water scalds caused by bathwater, hot drinks, boiling water, cooking and hot food.

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How to cut your baby's nails

You may feel nervous when you first cut your baby’s tiny nails. Learn more, however, and you will soon be able to cut their nails with confidence.

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Health services for rural families

Learn more about rural health services such as the Patient Assisted Travel scheme, telehealth, access to hospitals, pregnancy and childbirth care.

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Rural child safety

Learn more about child safety on farms and rural properties such as water hazards, animal stings and bites and sun safety and what to do if your child is injured.

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Pregnancy, Birth and Baby checklists, guides and infographics

Checklists, guides and infographics produced by Pregnancy, Birth and Baby on topics such as antenatal care, what to take to hospital and national helpline numbers you can call for advice and support.

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