Free First Aid training in schools
St John Ambulance Queensland First Aid in Schools program is an initiative developed and designed exclusively for primary school students that empowers children to deliver vital first aid in an emergency and help save lives.
We believe First Aid education should be accessible to everyone. Throughout 2023 we have delivered this free program to 35 schools, empowering almost 13,000 students with the skills to administer vital First Aid in an emergency.
The main goal of this program is to empower students with life-saving skills in First Aid and resuscitation. The program engages students in interactive and age-appropriate fundamental First Aid activities and concepts led by qualified educators. The aim is to instil confidence in students to effectively handle emergency situations, contributing to building resilient and safety-conscious communities.
Booking First Aid in Schools
By choosing to host one of our First Aid in Schools programs, you are providing your students with the skills to administer first aid in an emergency. Please read through the following information before requesting a booking.
Our First Aid in Schools program is provided at no cost to the school or parents.
Our First Aid in Schools program is managed by our team of experienced and highly trained professionals, who are passionate about empowering students with vital first aid skills.
Our First Aid in Schools program is hands on course where we provide first aid demonstrations and encourage student participation to help them learn. Our team will arrive at your nominated school address on the day. The course would ideally be held in a larger learning space, such as a school hall, however, we are also able to provide the training in a classroom space.
In addition to our team of qualified trainers, we ask that a teacher also be present during each session to assist.
We recommend students wear comfortable clothing (sports uniform, shorts or pants) for the session as the students will be encouraged to participate.
First Aid Action Hero is a free app for children aged 5+. This app was designed by St John Ambulance Australia to teach and reinforce first aid fundamentals from the First Aid in Schools Program through a fun and engaging gamified experience. It is available on The Apple App Store for any aspiring young hero!