St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc. Annual Report 2018-2019

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FIRST AID IN SCHOOLS

HELPING KIDS STAY SAFE AND RESPOND SAFELY TO AN EMERGENCY

School participation

Volunteers

First Aid in Schools fits within the South Australian Curriculum, Standards and Accountability Framework (SACSA) and the Australian Curriculum: Health & Physical Education Learning Area. 49 SCHOOLS INVOLVED Children enjoy the interactive, group-based training which encourages peer-supported learning. The program is reflective of school grades for age-appropriate first aid training delivery. 9,875 GRADUATES Student graduates

A team of specialist trainers instills the skills and confidence to respond safely to emergencies, with students able to continue an interest through St John SA Juniors and Cadets. 5 TRAINERS 1 Male 4 Female 1 STAFF COORDINATOR (0.4 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT)

HOW IT WORKS

• Sessions of 45 minutes to 2 hours. • Starts with the basics: identifying danger, checking for response and calling Triple Zero (000), through to specific incidents common with children, like anaphylaxis, asthma and choking. • Interactive group-based training techniques encourage peer-supported learning. • Program is divided into school grades: R-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7. • Available in public and private primary schools.

You are never too young to learn first aid skills that may be the difference between life and death for a loved one.

Training hours

Delivered completely free of charge, the First Aid in Schools program teaches South Australian primary school students a range of vital first aid skills with a qualified St John Trainer. The program is tailored to suit all age groups with students learning how to recognise an emergency, how to dial Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance, bandage basic injuries, and for the older students, how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

12,343 CLASSROOM EDUCATION HOURS

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Every participant receives a gift bag to take home to continue their learning outside of the classroom.

Aligned with core competencies identified within State and National Curriculum, children can grow their skills over time. AIM Empower students with vital first aid skills to confidently and safely respond in an emergency. The ongoing learning pathway develops knowledge at an age-appropriate rate and builds individual and community resilience.

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