ANZCOR Guideline Updates March 2026: What First Aid Trainers Need to Know Quick Summary Several ANZCOR guidelines were updated in early March 2026. While there are no major clinical changes, the updates focus on improving evidence terminology, clarifying guidance, and simplifying how serious illness is recognised and managed in first aid settings. Key points for…
Nasal Adrenaline (neffy®) in Australia: What Educators Need to Know # Purchase Neffy Training Device # With Neffy (nasal adrenaline) now available in Australia, questions will soon start coming up in education and training spaces. While the delivery method is different, the principles of anaphylaxis management have not changed. Neffy offers another way to administer…
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals would like to advise that the sale and distribution of Anapen® Junior 150 and Anapen® 300 used for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, are to cease in Australia. The decision to discontinue these strengths is due to lack of demand for a second brand of adrenaline autoinjector for the 150mcg and 300mcg strengths.…
Anapen Poster for First Aid Trainers > Download A4 Poster Resource Here < Above you will find a link to an A4 poster showing the Anapen Range. This was designed following feedback from First Aid trainers who mentioned they are often not able to show the “real pens” whilst teaching. There was interest in having…
New 2023 versions of ASCIA Action Plans for Anaphylaxis ASCIA has developed new 2023 versions of ASCIA Action Plans for Anaphylaxis, to improve ease of use, which are now available. This is the first major formatting change in 20 years, since ASCIA Action Plans for Anaphylaxis were first introduced in 2003. The plans can be…
The following ANZCOR guidelines have been updated. ANZCOR Guideline 9.1.3 First Aid for Burns (March 2023) ANZCOR Guideline 9.2.8 First Aid Management of Rapid Breathing (including Panic Attack) (March 2023) ANZCOR Guideline 9.2.13 First Aid Recognition and Management of Presyncope (March 2023) View all ANZCOR Guidelines at https://resus.org.au/the-arc-guidelines/
On 7 September 2022 Allergy Concepts (Anapen®) advised that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the change of administration time from 10 seconds to 3 seconds for all models of Anapen® in Australia. This change ensures both adrenaline autoinjectors available in Australia are aligned with delivery time and minimises the risk of confusion. Anapen®…
Read Updated Advice on the Australian Industry and Skills Committee Website or see below. 22 June 2022 Updated advice on the delivery of first aid The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) wishes to advise Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) of the following advice in relation to the delivery of first aid training. On 3 May…
The following ARC guidelines have been updated. ANZCOR Guideline 9.3.2 – Resuscitation in Drowning – November 2021 ANZCOR Guideline 9.3.3 Hypothermia and Cold Related Injury – August 2021 ANZCOR Guideline 9.4.3 Envenomation from Tick Bites and Bee, Wasp and Ant Stings – November 2021 View all ANZCOR Guidelines at www.resus.org.au
The Australian Resuscitation Council has released the following Good Practice Statement. 10.3 Good Practice Statement: Minimum Hygiene Requirements for Resuscitation and First Aid Training This document replaces Guideline 10.3: Cross infection risks and manikin disinfection. It should be used as a guide to the minimum hygiene requirements for resuscitation and first aid training