Dee Why SLSC

18/12/2025

First Aid Friday – Anaphylaxis
It’s peak ‘allergy’ season so let’s remind ourselves about the signs of allergic reactions and actions by following the link to the first aid plan produced by the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy. Remember an Epipen (300mg adrenaline) is located in the anaphylaxis and asthma box on the shelf in the first aid room. Extra expired Epipens are stored in the upright white cupboards to the right of the bench in the first aid room (these are still OK to give in an emergency if all stock has been used).https://www.allergy.org.au/images/stories/anaphylaxis/2026/ASCIA_First_Aid_Plan_Anaphylaxis_2pg.pdf

Note, tick bites may result in later allergy to mammalian meat allergy. Read this: https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2025/December/Mammalian-meat-allergy

11/12/2025

First Aid Friday – Recognition and treatment for diabetic hypoglycaemia (Low sugar level)
Hypoglycaemia occurs when there is not enough glucose in the blood. People with diabetes may experience this if they have had too much insulin, not enough carbohydrate (missed meal), had alcohol or/& exercised. The signs and symptoms are sometimes tricky because they are similar to intoxication! Check wrists & neck for medical alerts and upper arms for glucose monitor. If in doubt treat for hypoglycaemia. The attached provides some guidance on the recognition and management of diabetic hypoglycaemia.

09/12/2025

🏖️ We’re proud to announce our new Nippers Sponsorship at Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club! 🏖️

If you’ve been down to Dee Why Beach recently, you may have already spotted our Complete Chiropractic flag flying proudly on the sand! We’ve been part of the Northern Beaches community for over 15 years, supporting families, active kids, athletes and everyone who loves living an outdoor, movement-filled lifestyle.

Partnering with Dee Why SLSC Nippers was a natural fit for us - strong spines and strong surf skills go hand in hand! We’re excited to support the next generation as they build confidence, resilience, and lifesaving ocean skills.

If you see our flag on Sunday morning, come say hello - we love meeting our local community! 🌊💙

06/12/2025

06/12/2025

We all had so much fun today! 💪🌊☀️🏖️🛟

Congratulations to our newest SRCs and Bronzies! What a great bunch.

04/12/2025

First Aid Friday – treatment for hypothermia
The ocean is still cold and you’d be surprised how quickly hypothermia can set in even at water temperatures of 20◦C particularly in the very young or elderly. Refresh your knowledge about the recognition and management of hypothermia in the attached file. P.S. There are thermometers available on the bench in the first aid room.

27/11/2025

First Aid Friday – Warning signs & action plan for heart attack
Following on from last week’s topic I would like to share with you this useful aide memoire produced by the Australian Heart Foundation. Read it as it may actually save your life. Symptoms are diverse. In particular heart attack in women is currently under-recognised, under-diagnosed and therefore under treated. If in doubt seek medical help. FOLLOW LINK:https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt8a393bb3b76c0ede/blt6105ac934d875ab3/659f410e43e8cbedd9a4b345/01_Heart_Attack_Action_Plan_(2).pdf

A heart attack is a medical emergency. Learn the key signs, causes, and treatment options to protect your heart and act quickly when every second counts.

20/11/2025

First Aid Friday – Recognition and Management of heart attack
The five symptoms of heart attack are jaw, neck, or back discomfort; weakness or light headedness; chest discomfort; arm or shoulder discomfort; and shortness of breath. The most common symptom when there is no chest pain is breathlessness. Read more in the attached file.

13/11/2025

First Aid Friday - Identifying stroke
How do you know if someone is having a stroke? Think… F.A.S.T.
The Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of stroke. Using the F.A.S.T. test involves asking these simple questions:
• Face Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
• Arms Can they lift both arms?
• Speech Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
• Time Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away.
Source:

Signs of stroke English Arabic (العربية) Chinese - Traditional (繁體中文) Chinese - Simplified (简体中文) Greek (Ελληνικά) Hindi (हिन्दी) Italian (Italiano) Korean (한국어) Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) How do you know if someone is having a stroke? Think… F.A.S...

08/11/2025

🔹Bennett Board Classic - Junior Craft Carnival🔹
What an amazing day for the Bennett Board Classic! There were massive smiles across all nipper age groups. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped out, this carnival wouldn’t have run so well without you guys. 🙏💙
Big thankyou to our Sponsors Bennett Surf Life Saving for sponsoring the event and providing the fantastic boards won by the lucky competitors 🙌🙌
Congratulations to the Manly LSC Nippers for winning the All-Age Relay and taking home the Perpetual Trophy for season 2025-2026

06/11/2025

First Aid Friday – Administration of an “Epipen”
Last week we reviewed the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis. This week we review the technique for delivering an “Epipen” or an “Anapen”. Epipens and Anapens contain adrenaline (epinephrine) which counteracts the symptoms of severe allergic reaction. The attached ASCIA first aid anaphylaxis plan contains information about both.