Uniting communities through lifesaving skills: Australians join thousands around the world for National Lifesavers Day
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Uniting communities through lifesaving skills: Australians join thousands around the world for National Lifesavers Day

ByRubinah Ahmad

By Rubinah Ahmad The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) successfully held its national Lifesavers program on Saturday 28 September 2024, across almost 20 mosques nationwide, an initiative aimed to teach essential lifesaving skills, including bystander CPR, using Automated External Defibrillators, and responding to choking incidents. The event welcomed participants from diverse age groups—men, women, and…

Australian Islamic Medical Association Hosts Lifesavers Event at Albanian Islamic Youth Centre
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Australian Islamic Medical Association Hosts Lifesavers Event at Albanian Islamic Youth Centre

ByRubinah Ahmad

On Saturday 10 August 2024, volunteers from the Australian Islamic Medical Association’s Victorian branch conducted a Lifesavers event at the Australian Albanian Islamic society’s Youth Centre, engaging over 45 children and adults. The event featured demonstrations on critical lifesaving skills, including CPR, recovery positioning, and defibrillator usage, led by a team of medical professionals, including…

First Lifesavers at Sunshine Coast
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First Lifesavers at Sunshine Coast

ByRubinah Ahmad

Sunday 19 May 2024 saw an excellent turnout for Lifesavers at Sunshine Coast, QLD. Led by Dr Maureen Khan and her team, the first lifesavers at Sunshine Coast had many women and children attend. The event attracted multiple individuals interested in joining AIMA, including several GPs keen on being added to the Gaza refugee volunteer…

Lifesavers at the Australian Islamic Centre campus
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Lifesavers at the Australian Islamic Centre campus

ByRubinah Ahmad

On Saturday 30 March 2024, AIMA Victoria held a Lifesavers event at the Australian Islamic Centre campus in Newport, 40 boys and girls from grades 3 to 6 participated where they learned CPR, recovery positions and how to handle choking incidents. Sister Sameera oversaw the event, with presenters Dr Ashraf Chehata and Dr Mohammed Awad…

AIMA’s Lifesavers at Othman Bin Affan Mosque in Cabramatta
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AIMA’s Lifesavers at Othman Bin Affan Mosque in Cabramatta

ByRubinah Ahmad

On Saturday 18 November, the Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) conducted a lifesavers program at the Othman Bin Affan Mosque in Cabramatta. The mosque expressed their gratitude on Facebook, stating, “We hosted the Save A Life Course run by AIMA. We thank the team of volunteer doctors, nurses, paramedics, physicians, and a special thank you…

AIMA empowers Australians with national Lifesavers program: Free CPR training at Mosques and Islamic Centres nationwide
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AIMA empowers Australians with national Lifesavers program: Free CPR training at Mosques and Islamic Centres nationwide

ByRubinah Ahmad

On Saturday 30 September 2023, the Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) made a significant impact on communities across Australia by hosting its national Lifesaver event, offering free CPR training. This event, held in various mosques and Islamic centres spanning multiple states and territories, aimed to equip attendees with essential life-saving skills while coinciding with World…

Cranbourne Masjid – CPR & Defibrillator training
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Cranbourne Masjid – CPR & Defibrillator training

ByRubinah Ahmad

Cranbourne Masjid in association with Australian Islamic Medical Association is pleased to organise a community event FREE OF COST. Cranbourne Masjid 22-24 Brunt Street, Cranbourne VIC 3977 Date: Saturday 19th August 2023 Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm LEARN LIVE SAVING SKILLS FROM THE EXPERTS Training provided by Muslim Doctors Men, Women & Children welcome Certificate issued…

CPR & Defibrillator training at Penhurst Mosque
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CPR & Defibrillator training at Penhurst Mosque

ByRubinah Ahmad

Step-by-step training on CPR & Defibrillator at Penhurst Mosque FRIDAY 25.08.2023 @ 19.30 Penshurst Mosque “And whoever saves the life of one person, it is as if he has saved the whole of mankind”. (Quran 5.32) Performing CPR while waiting for medical assistance can greatly increase a person’s chance of survival from cardiac arrest. CPR…

Al-Taqwa Masjid (VIC) CPR & Defibrillator Training
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Al-Taqwa Masjid (VIC) CPR & Defibrillator Training

ByRubinah Ahmad

Al-Taqwa Masjid in association with Australian Islamic Medical Association is pleased to organise a community event FREE OF COST. CPR & Defibrillator Training   Saturday 15th July 2023 After Maghrib 5:30pm – 7:00 pm   LEARN LIVE SAVING SKILLS FROM THE EXPEKTS # Training provided by Muslim Doctors # Men, Women & Children welcome #…