Childcare First Aid

Now, let’s dive deep—because when seconds count, hesitation costs lives. CPR on Adults Why It Matters Every year, thousands of Australians suffer sudden cardiac arrest. Without immediate CPR, their chances of survival drop by 10% every minute. You could be the reason someone lives to see another day. Step 1: Assess the Situation Before jumping

Parent and Carer Guide Vomiting in Children: How to Tell if It Is an Emergency and What to Do Quick takeaway: most child vomiting settles with careful fluids and monitoring, but call 000 for severe illness, breathing trouble, unconsciousness, seizures, serious injury signs, or if your instinct says this is urgent. A vomiting child can

Learn how childcare educators can recognise asthma and anaphylaxis in children, follow Australian first aid steps, and act fast with spacers, adrenaline and action plans.

Parent and Carer Guide Seizures in Children: What to Do and When to Call 000 Quick takeaway: protect the child from injury, time the seizure, do not restrain them or put anything in their mouth, and call 000 if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, it is their first seizure, or they are not

First Aid for Early Years Their Early Years: Why You Need a First Aid Course Quick takeaway: babies and toddlers do not give you much warning. A good early years first aid course helps parents, carers, and educators respond to choking, CPR, seizures, asthma, anaphylaxis, burns, and other urgent moments with a clear plan instead

Nosebleeds can be unsettling for both children and the adults caring for them. While they are common and usually harmless, it’s important to know how to handle them calmly and effectively. We’re childcare first aid experts and in this guide will equip you with the knowledge to manage a nosebleed, comfort a distressed child, and

As a nanny, keeping children safe is your top priority. Accidents can happen anytime, and knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference. Our HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course is designed to give you the skills to stay calm and act quickly when needed. In

Infant and Child CPR: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents and Carers When it comes to keeping little ones safe, every parent, teacher, and caregiver knows it can feel like a full-time job! In this blog series, we’ll dive into the must-know first aid essentials for childcare and education settings—straight from a mum and registered nurse

“When it comes to keeping little ones safe, every parent, teacher, and caregiver knows it can feel like a full-time job! In this blog series, we’ll dive into the must-know first aid essentials for childcare and education settings—straight from a mum and registered nurse who’s seen it all, both at home and on the job.

“When it comes to keeping little ones safe, every parent, teacher, and caregiver knows it can feel like a full-time job! In this blog series, we’ll dive into the must-know first aid essentials for childcare and education settings—straight from a mum and registered nurse who’s seen it all, both at home and on the job.

Learn practical first aid for common child injuries including bumps, minor burns, cuts, splinters, nosebleeds and insect bites, plus when to get medical help.

Build a practical baby first aid kit for home and travel with the essentials parents actually use, plus Australian guidance on fever, poisoning and baby sun protection.

Learn the common signs of asthma in children, the correct under-12 asthma first aid steps, and when parents, carers or educators should call 000.