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Liz

LIZ DE ROME | MEdA
Research Fellow
The George Institute for Global Health | AUSTRALIA
Level 7, 341 George St | Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Motorcycle Council of NSW release Rider Risk Safety Videos

Motorcycle Council of NSW release Rider Risk Safety Videos

Thursday 20 October 2011
The Motorcycle Council of NSW today announced the release of its "Rider Risk" video series, a ten part series of riding skills videos aimed at improving rider skills and is now available on the MCC of NSW website. www.mccofnsw.org.au

Each video subject is based on the statistical risk of a type of crash.
A motorcycle rider needs certain skills and techniques to manage particular risks and avoid becoming a statistic.

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MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY REPORTS STRONG GROWTH IN THIRD QUARTER OF 2011

13th October, 2011

Motorcycle sales in Australia continued to grow significantly in the third quarter of 2011, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

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RTA backs down on e-tags for motorcyclists

06/01/2009 - The Roads and Traffic Authority has all but admitted the failure of e-tags - at least for tolling motorcyclists and scooter riders.

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Motorcycles help keep you young: software expert

04/03/2009 - Riding motorcycles helps keep drivers young by invigorating their brains, the scientist behind popular "Brain Training" computer software said Wednesday, citing a new scientific study.

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First Aid For Motorcyclists

First Aid Course by St John's

This is not your usual course. It is about stabilising the hurt rider until professional help arrives.

Course background:

The St John First Aid For Motorcyclists course has been designed for riders. The content of the course has been chosen to meet the specific first aid requirements of motorcyclists and motorcycle clubs. It teaches the participants the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to an ill or injured motorcycle rider.

Cost per student:

$105

Course duration:

Seven hours, 8am-4pm with an hour lunch break

Course sizes:

Between 14 and 24 students

Award:

Participants of the course will be awarded a letter of attendance and a cloth patch to be worn on riding leathers.

Course contents:

* Recognition and management of the unconscious rider
* Management of trauma including
- bleeding (internal and external),
- shock,
- chest injuries
* When and how to remove a motorcycle helmet
* Resuscitation of the unconscious non-breathing casualty
* Management of the casualty:
1. With chest pain
2. Asthma
3. Diabetic who has become ill
4. Allergic reaction
5. Management of fractures