Originally published: The Times Health, 13 September 2024
New data from the inaugural First Aid Proficiency Report reveals a worrying skill gap in Australians’ competency levels in administering first aid, highlighting the need to test the nation’s first aid knowledge and find out if they have the potential to be Australia’s next hero.
The new report by Australia Wide First Aid, unveils that despite the majority (80%) of Australians agreeing CPR is the most important first aid skill to know, nearly half (47%) find providing CPR the most intimidating first aid situation.
The data by Australia Wide First Aid was carried out on a sample of 1004 Australians in August 2024. Methodology: The data sample was weighted against ABS data for age, gender and location using an online survey that is independently conducted and verified Pureprofile.
