(00:00 ) Introduction
(01:30 ) Introduction to Leah Harrison
(02:49 ) Leah’s role at LifeFlight
(04:56 ) LifeFlight Overview and Mission
(06:07 ) First minutes after an incident are so critical
(10:37 ) First Minutes Matter Program Overview
(21:04 ) Real life examples of First Minutes Matter making a difference
(22:46 ) Recap: What is taught in the workshop
(25:07 ) How to request a workshop
(26:05 ) Future goals for First Minutes Matter
(30:29 ) Closing comments

If you came across an accident — or a family member or friend had a medical emergency — would you know what to do before help arrives? (… And how would it feel if you didn’t?)

In this week’s podcast episode, we speak with Leah Harrison, Senior Medical Educator with First Minutes Matter, an emergency trauma training program developed by LifeFlight Australia. Leah explains why the first few minutes after an incident are critical — and how calm, informed bystanders can actually save lives or dramatically improve long-term outcomes. From bleeding and burns, to snake bites, airway obstructions, strokes, seizures and cardiac arrest, there are practical actions anyone can take with the right knowledge and confidence.

Learn how LifeFlight is empowering communities and workplaces throughout Queensland with their completely free, hands-on workshops — and how you, your business or community group can get involved. An unmissable episode with takeaways for everyone.

About Leah
Leah Harrison is a Registered Nurse with more than 20 years’ experience working in Emergency Departments. She is currently a Senior Medical Educator with LifeFlight Australia, based in Sunshine Coast, and serves as the First Minutes Matter Regional Medical Educator covering the Sunshine Coast and South Burnett regions. In her role, Leah works alongside critical care doctors to develop and deliver the First Minutes Matter program, providing free and practical emergency trauma training to communities across Queensland.

Links
First Minutes Matter Program 
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