Monday, October 13, 2008

On Duty at the Hindu Festival



































































The St Andrew's training team out on duty at the Hindu Festival at the Durga Temple ( Durga Bhajan Mandali) Neales Road, Rockbank, 12/10/08, there were about 1,500 at this event, very hot on the day 34 C






















Various events including dancing ,races carnival rides, henna hand painting and fire works, we treated a number of persons though out the afternoon.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Historical














































Saturday, October 4, 2008

St Andrew's First Aid Links


For World Wide Emergencies Updates Training Policy and issues


Emergency Survival Kit

Emergency Survival Kit Ideally, prepare your kit with all the following items, or at least make a list so you will know where to find them quickly in your home.
Battery-operated radio (with spare batteries)
Torch (with spare batteries), candles and waterproof matches
Strong shoes, leather gloves, hat, goggles and overalls
First aid kit and manual, and combination pocket knife
Medications, toiletry and sanitary supplies and a change of clothes
Special needs for infants, the aged and people with disabilities
Water in sealed containers - ten litres per person (for three days)
Three days supply of canned food (plus can opener and utensils)
Pet food, water and other animal needs
Portable stove with fuel
Tent or tarpaulin, and blankets (woollen and thermal)
Money, including change for phone calls
Strong plastic bags (for clothing, valuables, documents, and photographs)

helpfull links

http://www.pandemic.net.au/

http://www.rmia.org.au/


http://www.cimic.org.au/



http://www.abc.net.au/victoria/weather/emergency.htm