Did you know that around 80% of cardiac arrests occur at home?
David Green experienced this firsthand when he collapsed from a cardiac arrest in front of his daughter, Amy. Six months on, David is back at home and recovering well thanks to Amy. More
Thunderstorm asthma, although uncommon, can be sudden, serious, and life threatening for people with asthma or hay fever.
Speak to your GP or pharmacist about how to protect yourself this grass pollen season.
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October is the start of grass pollen season & brings an increase in asthma, hay fever and the chance of thunderstorm asthma.
If you’ve ever had asthma or hay fever, or you sneeze or wheeze during pollen season, check in with your GP & make a plan.
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Rosebud paramedic Bianca Vernon is no stranger to making decisions under pressure – outside of her paramedic work, she is an experienced basketball referee, calling plays for the Women's National Basketball League (
@WNBL
)! 🏀
Read her story:
#WNBL
It’s hard to believe only 10 months ago Meghan was involved in a car crash that left her fighting for her life. To express her thanks for saving her sister, Laurie ran the 2024 Scottish half marathon and raised money for Air Ambulance Vic &
@TheRMH
. More:
A Melbourne police officer is lucky to be alive after suffering a cardiac arrest at home & his son performed life-saving CPR. Today, Andrew and his family reunited with the paramedics who helped save his life to mark the start of our
#Shocktober
campaign.
Elwood teenager Kip has been heralded a hero after saving his dad’s life not once, but twice! The family’s amazing story shows with around 80% of cardiac arrests happening at home, knowing how to Call, Push, Shock can save the life of a loved one. More:
Best on ground and in the air today!
We’re gearing up for an epic showdown at the
@MCG
tomorrow.
The sun is shining and it’s going to be warm so make sure you remember to:
💧 Stay hydrated.
😎 Slip, slop, slap.
👀 Look out for each other.
🚖 Plan ahead and drive safely.
#AFLGF
The flame might be out in Paris for our Olympians & Paralympians but AV’s sporting stars are firing up for their chance to snare gold. Today we joined emergency service agencies at the launch of the 2024
@VictoriaPolice
and Emergency Services Games
Paramedics Nicholas and Andrew were delighted to meet baby Archie and reunite with this family recently.
“What can you say or give to someone who saved my life and the life of my unborn baby.
“I’ll be forever grateful.”
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After years of spreading joy to the Ambulance Victoria family, Ted-E-Bear is retiring from our Peer Support Dog Program. 🐾
Huge thanks to Ted and his handler Tara for all the warmth and smiles!
Join us in giving Ted and Tara a big ap-paws!
How are your first aid skills?
Do you know CPR and how to use an AED?
Learning first aid empowers you to make a difference, by providing immediate and potentially life-saving assistance in emergencies.
#WorldFirstAidDay
It’s been a whirlwind sporting career so far for Geelong paramedic Brenna Kean, who will be back on the world weightlifting stage on Tuesday for the Commonwealth Championships. 🏋️
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