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TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: To be confirmed DATE: 8 November 2025 TIMINGS: Full First Aid 0800 – 1600; CPR Only 0800 – 1100 ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: First Aid ~4 hours; CPR Only ~1.5 hours PREREQUISITES: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and Tetanus vaccine up to date.
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: Do you have the skills to save a life, whether it’s a family member, mate, or someone in your community? This essential training builds the confidence and readiness to act when it counts. Whether responding to a minor injury or a critical emergency, your actions can make all the difference.
Remote First Aid:
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site – HLTAID013
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: Approx. 6 Hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster, have a Tetanus vaccine up to date, and a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS:
This course builds on standard first aid with skills for remote environments, including trauma care, evacuation, and advanced CPR, preparing members to respond effectively during emergencies at home or on operation.
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: 119 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870 (RSL) DATE: 18 October 2025 TIMINGS: Full First Aid 0800 – 1600; CPR Only 0800 – 1100 ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: First Aid ~4 hours; CPR Only ~1.5 hours PREREQUISITES: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and Tetanus vaccine up to date.
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: Do you have the skills to save a life, whether it’s a family member, mate, or someone in your community? This essential training builds the confidence and readiness to act when it counts. Whether responding to a minor injury or a critical emergency, your actions can make all the difference.
Remote First Aid:
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site – HLTAID013
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: Anstey Hill Recreation Park (via Gate 1, North East Rd) DATE: 13th-14th September
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 6 Hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster, have a Tetanus vaccine up to date, and a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS:
This course builds on standard first aid with skills for remote environments, including trauma care, evacuation, and advanced CPR, preparing members to respond effectively during emergencies at home or on operation.
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: 3/423 Nudgee Rd, Hendra DATE: Saturday 6th September 2025 TIMINGS: Full First Aid 0800 – 1600; CPR Only 0800 – 1100 ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: First Aid ~4 hours; CPR Only ~1.5 hours PREREQUISITES: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and Tetanus vaccine up to date.
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: Do you have the skills to save a life, whether it’s a family member, mate, or someone in your community? This essential training builds the confidence and readiness to act when it counts. Whether responding to a minor injury or a critical emergency, your actions can make all the difference.
Remote First Aid:
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site – HLTAID013
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: 1670 Old Maitland Road Sawyers Gully NSW DATE: Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th August 2025 TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 both days ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = Approx. 6 Hours PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster, have a Tetanus vaccine up to date, and a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS:
This course builds on standard first aid with skills for remote environments, including trauma care, evacuation, and advanced CPR, preparing members to respond effectively during emergencies at home or on operation.
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: City of Newcastle RSL sub-branch 48 Baker street Mayfield DATE: Saturday 19th July 2025 TIMINGS: Full First Aid 0800 – 1600; CPR Only 0800 – 1100 ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: First Aid ~4 hours; CPR Only ~1.5 hours PREREQUISITES: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and Tetanus vaccine up to date
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: Do you have the skills to save a life, whether it’s a family member, mate, or someone in your community? This essential training builds the confidence and readiness to act when it counts. Whether responding to a minor injury or a critical emergency, your actions can make all the difference.
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Keilor East RSL, 12-22 Hoffmans Rd, Essendon DATE: Saturday 30th August 2025 TIMINGS: Full First Aid 0800 – 1600; CPR Only 0800 – 1100 ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: First Aid ~4 hours; CPR Only ~1.5 hours PREREQUISITES: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and Tetanus vaccine up to date
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: Do you have the skills to save a life, whether it’s a family member, mate, or someone in your community? This essential training builds the confidence and readiness to act when it counts. Whether responding to a minor injury or a critical emergency, your actions can make all the difference.
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia LOCATION: Huonville DATE: Saturday 9th August 2025 TIMINGS: Full First Aid 0800 – 1600; CPR Only 0800 – 1100 ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: First Aid ~4 hours; CPR Only ~1.5 hours PREREQUISITES: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and Tetanus vaccine up to date
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: Do you have the skills to save a life, whether it’s a family member, mate, or someone in your community? This essential training builds the confidence and readiness to act when it counts. Whether responding to a minor injury or a critical emergency, your actions can make all the difference.
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
COURSE: Canberra Services Club DATE: Saturday 9th August 2025 TIMINGS: Full First Aid 0800 – 1600; CPR Only 0800 – 1100 ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: First Aid ~4 hours; CPR Only ~1.5 hours PREREQUISITES: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and Tetanus vaccine up to date.
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: Do you have the skills to save a life, whether it’s a family member, mate, or someone in your community? This essential training builds the confidence and readiness to act when it counts. Whether responding to a minor injury or a critical emergency, your actions can make all the difference.
