LifeAid Emergency Care

16/11/2025

Where LifeAid's story really began... Not in Australia — but in Vietnam in the 1990s, alongside an extraordinary group of clinicians, operators, and characters who shaped the early days of remote medical work in the region.

Before LifeAid existed, teams were working in Vung Tau, Vietnam, delivering care in resource-limited environments — supporting expat clinics, petroleum operations, evacuations, and everything in between. People like Ian Wilson, Allan “Thundercloud” Cross, and so many others brought the mix of capability, calm, and grit that defined that era.

Those years formed the foundations of what remote medical support would eventually become — long before it had structure, standards, or a name.

I’ve finally written the story of those early days, and how they shaped the ethos LifeAid carries now. If you worked in the region, knew any of the crew, or remember those days — you might recognise some of the names, places, or photos.

Read the full story here:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/where-lifeaids-story-really-began-vietnam-1990s-kirstie-close-ycf5c

Most people who meet us now see LifeAid as it is today: clinicians on firegrounds, medics on remote mining sites, hi viz shirts moving quietly and competently through high-risk environments. But the story of LifeAid doesn’t begin with our current operations.

14/11/2025

✨ Our updated LifeAid website is now live!

We’ve refreshed the site to better show the work we do across:
• remote and onsite medical support
• fireline medics and wildfire response
• accredited first aid and emergency training
• support for mining, industry and community events

It’s now easier to find our services, view upcoming courses and contact our team.

Take a look:
🌐 https://lifeaid.com.au

Thank you to everyone who continues to support LifeAid — we’re proud to keep building and evolving as a clinician-led, family-built organisation.

LifeAid delivers clinician-led remote paramedicine, emergency medical support, and accredited training across Australia's most challenging environments - from the fireline to the mine site.

10/11/2025

At 11am, we pause.

To honour those who served, those who never came home, and those who carry the stories still.

We are reminded daily of the courage and sacrifice that many have shown while serving this country — mateship and care for others above all else.

Lest we forget. 🌺

06/11/2025

Twenty years in the Bowen Basin.

From our first 4WD ambulance at Hail Creek Mine back in 2005 to the fleet we operate today, LifeAid has been part of Central Queensland's story for two decades.

Through booms, shutdowns and change, one thing has stayed the same — our commitment to keeping people safe, supported and connected.

This piece looks back at how paramedic services in mining became what they are today, and what it means to still be based in Moranbah.

🚒 Read the story: Two Decades in the Bowen Basin

👉https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/two-decades-bowen-basin-how-lifeaid-helped-shape-paramedic-close-qd6gc

06/11/2025

Meet LA16 – our big beauty.

This heavy-duty fire and medical truck has worked side-by-side with crews across the Queensland, and she’s now based in Moranbah.

Built tough, fully mines-compliant, and ready for wet or dry hire, LA16 brings serious fire suppression and medical response power wherever it’s needed.

Proudly built and maintained by the LifeAid team. 💪

21/10/2025

21/10/2025

Technology isn’t a luxury — it’s a lifeline.

From Starlinks zip-tied to bullbars, to satellite phones and radios keeping our crews connected when everything else goes quiet, technology underpins everything we do at LifeAid. But it’s not just about hardware — it’s about people.

Many of our medics live rurally themselves. Staying connected means being supported, seen, and safe — whether they’re on deployment, at home, or deep in the field.

💻 Here’s a little piece on how we’re using tools like Starlink, satellite comms, and digital systems like Paralog and Axcelerate to keep both patients and paramedics connected — from the outback to the cloud.

Technology isn’t a luxury — it’s a lifeline. From Starlinks zip-tied to bullbars, to satellite phones and radios keeping our crews connected when everything else goes quiet, technology underpins everything we do at LifeAid. But it’s not just about hardware — it’s about people. Many of ou...

20/10/2025

The outback doesn’t forgive mistakes. That’s why LifeAid chooses Troopies.
When the track disappears into red dust, mud, or floodwaters, reliability matters. For us, the Troopie isn’t just transport—it’s a mobile clinical unit that allows our paramedics and nurses to stabilise and save lives far from hospital walls.

Because when industry, community, or first responders call for help, we need a vehicle—and a clinical team—that never gives up.

20/10/2025

19/10/2025

🔥 Barry’s topping up the water, checking the radios, and reminding everyone that readiness is righteous 🐨 🚒 🚑

19/10/2025

Thunderstorm asthma is the combination of high grass pollen levels and a dramatic change in weather conditions caused by a certain type of thunderstorm.

In the event of a thunderstorm warning:

➡️ Go inside and close your doors and windows. If you have your air conditioner on, turn it to recirculate.
➡️ Keep your reliever and hay fever medicine on hand or know how to access this medicine if your loved one has asthma.
➡️ Follow your written Asthma Action Plan.
➡️ Never ignore asthma symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing and tightness in the chest. Start Asthma First Aid immediately and call Triple Zero (000) for help if symptoms do not get any better or if they start to get worse.
➡️ Keep up to date with alerts and advice in your local area.

Book a call with an Asthma Educator to learn how to stay safe and what to do in a thunderstorm asthma event: https://buff.ly/OLvD2Y7

19/10/2025

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