First Aid Incident Tracker

Every 11 seconds, an Australian is hospitalised or dies.
First Aid matters. You can make a big difference.
Our First Aid Tracker uses past year's first aid data to show
you what could be happening around Australia right now.

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Current Incidents

Here's an estimate of the 10 most recent incidents in Australia

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What They Mean:

Falls: A Major Cause

If you take a look at our list, you’ll notice that a lot of the incidents leading to hospital visits are falls— Over 73,000 hospitalisations are caused by slips, trips, and stumbles on the same level alone, while nearly 48,000 more are due to other falls on flat surfaces. Kids under five are especially vulnerable, with a third of  falls coming from furniture and 10 percent from playground equipment. Sadly more than 5400 Australians over 65 will die due to a fall this year. These everyday accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone, which is why knowing basic first aid is so crucial—it can be the difference between a small accident and a major injury. Whether you’re at home, at the park, or on the job, being ready to respond could make all the difference.

Contact with Living Things

This category includes injuries from animal and insect bites, stings, or venom, as well as accidental contact between people, like during sports. It also covers reactions to plants that can cause harm.

Contact with Objects

Injuries in this category happen when people come into contact with tools, machinery, sharp objects like knives, or even everyday items like doors and walls. It also includes accidents involving trees and other large objects.

Forces of Nature

These injuries result from exposure to natural elements, such as too much heat or sunlight, natural disasters like storms, or lightning strikes. It covers situations where the environment itself poses a danger.

Overexertion

This refers to injuries caused by pushing the body too hard, like lifting heavy objects or repeating the same movements too often. It also includes issues from not getting enough food or water, or from motion sickness.

Thermal Causes

Injuries here are related to burns from sources like fire, hot substances, or household appliances. It also includes burns from bushfires or exposure to extreme heat.

Heart Issues

These are problems related to various heart conditions, such as abnormal heart rhythms, heart muscle diseases, or congenital heart defects. It covers a range of heart-related health issues that can lead to hospitalization or worse.

How we worked it out

Please note that the data presented on our platform is a general estimation based on historical data from previous years. It is not indicative of real-time incidents currently occurring.

Our estimations are developed through a compilation of statistics primarily from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and do not involve the handling of any personal data. The aim is to offer a general overview to help raise awareness and improve preparedness.

Get Trained Today

As you’ve seen in the tool, nearly every 11 seconds an incident occurs in Australia. That’s right—every 11 seconds, someone somewhere is facing a critical situation where your actions can make a difference. Are you prepared to help when it matters most?

At My First Aid Course Brisbane, we provide hands-on, practical training that equips you with the skills and confidence you need to respond effectively in an emergency. Our courses are designed to be engaging, informative, and most importantly, practical. You’ll leave feeling ready, knowing that you can make a real difference in someone’s life.

Don’t wait for an emergency to catch you off guard. Whether it’s at home, work, or in the community, being prepared is essential. Join our course today and become the hero in those critical first moments.

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