Central Highlands Rural Health and The Sisterhood Project are inviting local parents, grandparents and carers to register for a free Baby and Child First Aid and CPR course in Trentham in late May.
The two-hour course is designed to build confidence in responding to common childhood emergencies. Participants will learn practical, life-saving skills including CPR for babies and children, how to respond to choking, burns, head injuries, poisoning, seizures and common childhood illnesses.
The session will also cover when to seek help from a GP, urgent care or emergency services, along with tips to prevent accidents and injuries at home.
Course details:
- When: Saturday 30 May from 11am to 2pm.
- Where: Trentham Aged Care, 22-24 Victoria Street, Trentham.
The course will be led by The Sisterhood Project co-founder Grace Larson, who is a Paediatric Intensive Care nurse with 20 years’ experience caring for critically unwell children. In 2024, she also was the recipient of the Agrifutures Victorian Rural Women’s Award and National Runner Up for her work supporting families and carers.
Children in rural and regional communities are disproportionately affected by preventable illness and injury, with those in low socio-economic or remote areas up to four times more likely to die from preventable causes. Providing first aid at the scene can significantly improve outcomes.
The free sessions are funded through a grant from Community Bank Trentham and Districts Bendigo Bank, removing the financial barrier often associated with first aid training, which can cost hundreds of dollars.
Registrations are essential.
Register online: https://www.intix.com.au/event/baby-child-first-aid-trentham
Email: communications@chrh.org.au
Quote from The Sisterhood Project co-founder Grace Larson
“Every parent or carer should feel confident to act in an emergency. We know that early first aid, especially CPR, can save lives, but not everyone has access to this training. Our goal is to remove those barriers and empower families with the knowledge they need to respond quickly and effectively when it matters most.”
Quote from Central Highlands Rural Health Executive Director of Community Operations Phil Catterson
“This is a fantastic opportunity for our community to build practical skills that could save a child’s life. Working with The Sisterhood Project aligns strongly with our Living and Ageing Well in Hepburn initiative, which focuses on helping people stay connected, informed and supported at every stage of life.”
