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AWFA is so excited to announce that we have two new training locations on the NSW Central Coast. These aren't your ordinary training locations - we will be setting up stumps at two stalwarts of the Central Coast scene.
First Aid Training

First Aid Training

Get First Aid Certified on the NSW Central Coast

AWFA is so excited to announce that we have two new training locations on the NSW Central Coast. These aren't your ordinary training locations - we will be setting up stumps at two stalwarts of the Central Coast scene.

Though they have an unassuming name, Mouse spiders should not be underestimated. They are distributed across mainland Australia. And similar to Funnel-web spiders, they live deep underground and can deliver nasty bites.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Mouse Spider | Spider Facts

Though they have an unassuming name, Mouse spiders should not be underestimated. They are distributed across mainland Australia. And similar to Funnel-web spiders, they live deep underground and can deliver nasty bites.

Brown recluse spiders form part of the Sicariidae family. They are found across the globe and have been known to inhabit the family home. Though they are generally timid, they can bite and cause necrotic skin ulcers.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Brown Recluse Spider | Spider Facts

Brown recluse spiders form part of the Sicariidae family. They are found across the globe and have been known to inhabit the family home. Though they are generally timid, they can bite and cause necrotic skin ulcers.

A lot of mystery surrounds the Daddy-Long-Legs spider. Despite their small size, they can bring down the Funnel-web spider. Should us humans be worried, too?
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

The Daddy-Long-Legs Spider | Spider Facts

A lot of mystery surrounds the Daddy-Long-Legs spider. Despite their small size, they can bring down the Funnel-web spider. Should us humans be worried, too?

The relationship between mental health and physical health is reciprocal, and it is important to look after both to maintain overall wellbeing. For instance, certain mental health issues can increase the risk factors for heart disease.
Mental Health

Mental Health

The Connection Between Mental Health and Heart Disease

The relationship between mental health and physical health is reciprocal, and it is important to look after both to maintain overall wellbeing. For instance, certain mental health issues can increase the risk factors for heart disease.

Mental health stigma broadly refers to negative thoughts, beliefs, and actions about people with mental disorders. Mental health stigma exists for several reasons, and it can have several devastating impacts on people with mental disorders and society in general.
Mental Health

Mental Health

What is Mental Health Stigma?

Mental health stigma broadly refers to negative thoughts, beliefs, and actions about people with mental disorders. Mental health stigma exists for several reasons, and it can have several devastating impacts on people with mental disorders and society in general.

As we head towards the summer months, insects will increasingly venture inside to escape the heat. Though it's never nice to run into an insect in the home, there are a handful of insects that are particularly annoying.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

Top 5 Most Annoying Australian Insects

As we head towards the summer months, insects will increasingly venture inside to escape the heat. Though it's never nice to run into an insect in the home, there are a handful of insects that are particularly annoying.

Pets can sustain injuries or become ill anywhere and at any time. However, while waiting for professional help, you can manage your pet's condition and promote their comfort with a pet first aid kit. Here is how to build a comprehensive first aid kit for pets.
Pets

Pets

DIY Pet First Aid Kit

Pets can sustain injuries or become ill anywhere and at any time. However, while waiting for professional help, you can manage your pet's condition and promote their comfort with a pet first aid kit. Here is how to build a comprehensive first aid kit for pets.

Insect bites and stings are relatively mild injuries for our pets. As pet owners, we can provide first aid to improve comfort and ensure safety.
Pets

Pets

First Aid for Insect Stings in Pets

Insect bites and stings are relatively mild injuries for our pets. As pet owners, we can provide first aid to improve comfort and ensure safety.

A wound refers to a puncture, abrasion, and/or musculoskeletal injury. Dogs can incur wounds in their natural settings, and from animal encounters. Knowing basic first aid for dogs can help you treat their wounds at home, or stop their condition from deteriorating before professional help arrives.
Pets

Pets

Wound Care for Dogs

A wound refers to a puncture, abrasion, and/or musculoskeletal injury. Dogs can incur wounds in their natural settings, and from animal encounters. Knowing basic first aid for dogs can help you treat their wounds at home, or stop their condition from deteriorating before professional help arrives.

A dog paw injury is typically not life-threatening and can be managed using basic first aid principles.
Pets

Pets

Paw Care for Dogs

A dog paw injury is a common occurrence, and thankfully is typically not life-threatening. Injuries to paw can be managed using basic pet first aid principles.

Depression is a type of mental health condition generally characterised by persistent low moods. Depression is more than just feeling sad - it can have a significant impact on people's livelihoods. However, there are several treatment options available.
Mental Health

Mental Health

Depression Explained

Depression is a type of mental health condition generally characterised by persistent low moods. Depression is more than just feeling sad - it can have a significant impact on people's livelihoods. However, there are several treatment options available.