02/09/2026
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the National Institute of First Aid Trainers (NIFAT) conference in Adelaide....and it did not disappoint!
The theme for this years conference:
"๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐'๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ฒ๐, ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐. ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฃ๐ฅ ๐๐ผ๐ผ".
This is a subject that simply doesnโt get talked about enough.
When it comes to bystander CPR, there is a significant gender disparity. Research shows that only 39% of women receive CPR from a bystander, compared with a higher rate for men.
Why?
A lack of knowledge and confidence around performing CPR on a womanโs chest, concerns about exposing or touching the breasts, and even fears of victimisation or litigation can all become barriers to someone stepping in and helping.
The incredible team at NIFAT has put together an important campaign to educate, raise awareness and, most importantly, encourage people to perform CPR on women when it is needed.
A huge thank you to the NIFAT team for shining a light on this important issue and giving first aid trainers the tools and confidence to have this conversation๐
More information is available here:
https://boobiesnotbarriers.com/
