As with usual Scouting activities, all accidents and illnesses should initially be treated in lines with the Unit First Aid Kit.
For more serious incidents, First Aid stations are located at each Subcamp, each activity base & on the mall.
Medication
- Be sure to bring enough supplies of all your regular medicines to last through the Jamboree – even things you only need occasionally, such as asthma puffers, paracetamol and antihistamines.
- Forgotten medications may not be easily replaced (especially ADHD meds) so make sure they are not left at home.
- Ask your pharmacy to “Webster Pack” any regular tablets.
First Aid Opening Hours
The First Aid Stations are staffed as follows:
- The Mall - 0800 to 2300
- Subcamps 0700 to 0900 & 1700 to 2200. (Full day on Future Scout Day).
- Offsite activities 0900-1700 (first aiders will travel on the buses)
- Onsite activities 0900-1700
The Medical Centre
The Jamboree has a well-equipped 24/7 medical centre, staffed by doctors and nurses and supported by an allied health team providing emergency dental, pharmacy and physiotherapy care.
Cases requiring specialist care or longer term treatment may be transported to the nearby public hospital.
During First Aid hours, please report to a first aid station first, not directly to the medical centre.
Ambulance
If you need to call an ambulance, dial 4333 1500 and give them clear directions to your location. Please do not call Triple Zero (000), as that will actually be slower than calling the onsite services.
Ambulance Costs
Ambulance services are free of charge for Queensland residents.
If you are visiting from outside of Queensland, you are responsible for the cost of services and are required to pay the invoice in full. In some cases your private health insurance or state ambulance service may cover this cost. Further details for each state including details of where to pay invoices or claim from your own state ambulance service can be found at https://www.qld.gov.au/emergency/emergencies-services/qld-visitors-qas.
