Gungahlia First aid

23/11/2025

it is common to get questions about funnel web spiders it is time to post a new blog. gungahlia.com.au/turtle-wisdom/funnel-web-spiders-in-canberra-what-you-really-need-to-know

14/11/2025

getting ready for summer and be prepared to help others

10/11/2025

Summer’s here in Canberra! We’ve put together 10 quick tips to keep your family safe around heat, water, and snakes.
👉 Read the blog: [https://gungahlia.com.au/turtle-wisdom/turtle-wisdom-summer-calm-kit-act-amp-south-coast]

03/11/2025

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🪱🐍 Snake season is well and truly here on the South Coast & in the ACT 🐍🪱

Driving down the coast this weekend we spotted multiple snakes on the move – including one right in the Bega car park on Saturday. It’s a good reminder that as the weather warms up, snakes are more active around car parks, walking tracks, backyards and even kids’ play areas.

If someone is bitten by a snake in Australia, the current first aid advice is simple:

🚑 Call 000 immediately
🧣 Keep the person still and calm
🩹 Use a firm pressure bandage and immobilisation of the limb

❌ Don’t cut the bite
❌ Don’t suck out the venom
❌ Don’t wash the bite site
❌ No tourniquets

Most people survive snake bites with quick, correct first aid and urgent medical care – but panic and outdated myths can cost precious time.

If you’d like to feel more confident handling a snake bite emergency this summer, we cover snake and spider bite first aid in our courses at Gungahlia First Aid in Crace.

👉 Check upcoming course dates
👉 Or message us here to chat about training for your family, club or workplace.

Stay safe out there – and watch where you step in those car parks! 🐍🙂

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Peter & Lorrie – Gungahlia First Aid, Canberra

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29/10/2025

we decided to change our facebook profile name from First aid canberra to Gungahlia First aid. i know a bit weird but overdue. stay safe everyone

23/10/2025

One visit, full coverage.
Keep your team compliant with PUAEME007 – Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury, delivered on its own or bundled with:
• HLTAID009 (CPR) for current resus skills
• HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) for full workplace coverage
• HLTAID015 (Advanced Resuscitation) incl. O₂ & adjuncts
• UETDRMP018 (Low Voltage Rescue) for electrical teams

✅ Small class sizes • ✅ Real-world scenarios • ✅ Canberra & surrounds
Train onsite at your workplace or at our Crace training studio.
📅 Ask for available dates and a fixed quote.
🔗 Book/Enquire: gungahlia.com.au/courses (or send us a DM)

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22/10/2025

why do people have nut allergies? this quick video explains the mystery

21/10/2025

Love the colour too!!!

14/10/2025

Low-voltage rescue training for electricians has changed again!!! We are now teaching the new one :-) and ran our first course last Friday with success. Refer to today's blog for more details.

Book UETDRMP018 Low Voltage Rescue in Canberra. Small classes, CPR + LVR option, hands-on LV panel rescue. See dates, pricing and on-site training for teams.

03/10/2025

yep time to remind ourselves about national safe work month - be safe at work and at play!!!

03/10/2025

a bit weird isn't it having a safe work month when we need to work safe every day!! enjoy the post produced by Allens our lovely RTO

07/09/2025

let's picnic, not panic into spring