At First Aid Training Group, we have always believed that exceptional service goes hand-in-hand with life-saving training. Now, we are proud to share that this commitment has been recognised – we are the winners of the 2025 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards in the WIN Network Customer Service Award category! This award is […]
We’re a Finalist
At First Aid Training Group, delivering exceptional customer service isn’t just something we strive for – it’s at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re incredibly proud to share that we’ve been named a finalist in the 2025 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards, under the WIN Network Customer Service Award category! […]
NEW COURSE ALERT
Exciting News! Did you know that we now have qualified instructors that can deliver our new course: Apply First Aid for Mental Health? And we have a public course upcoming! Click here to book our upcoming date in October This interactive and engaging course provides individuals with the necessary training to provide important support and […]
Do you need First Aid coverage for your event?
From October 1st, 2021, Victoria’s Event First Aid Services providers must have a licence from the Department of Health. First Aid Training Group are proud to announce that they hold an Intermediate licence. The licence was granted effective from Day One. Under the Non-Emergency Patient Transport and First Aid Services Act 2003 and Non-Emergency Patient […]
Did you know that the course codes for first aid will change as of 1st September 2021?
Did you know that the course codes for first aid will change as of 1st September 2021? Every so often the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) undergo a series of reviews that may result in the release of new versions of the HLT Health Training Package. As of 1st September 2021, First Aid […]
Do you have a defibrillator in your workplace?
Do you have a defibrillator (AED) in your workplace that is readily accessible in an emergency? Do you or your colleagues know where it is even located? Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in Australia, with most cases occurring outside of hospital. If a defib is used within the first 2-3 minutes, […]
Keeping Your Workplace Safe: Drug & Alcohol Testing
Why is it so important? Avoid Legal Liabilities: ‘Take for example a worker who uses crystal methamphetamine, or ‘Ice’ on a regular basis. As we all know, Ice has a number of adverse effects on the human body. It makes a user’s body temperature rise, triggers paranoia, mood swings and violent behaviour, among other things. […]
Using simulation to train emergency service personnel
STRX – Taking simulation to new heights! A new simulation platform for emergency services has just been released, and we at First Aid Training Group are completely amazed!! STRX software by Structurus (https://structurus.com/en/strx) has been designed as a (very) user friendly platform to be utilised in class as a replacement or enhancement for PowerPoint or […]
Did you know that the Standards have changed for drug testing?
The new Standard AS/NZS 4760:2019: Procedure for specimen collection and the detection and quantification of drugs in oral fluid What are the changes? Australian Standards were updated on the 11th of March 2019. The changes include new cut-off levels for THC (Marijuana/Cannabis), the addition of oxycodone as a mandatory test, and changes to chain of […]
You can make a difference!
You can make a difference Since 80% of cardiac arrests happen at home, it’s hard to believe that only 1 in 10 people who suffer an out of hospital cardiac arrest will survive. There are a range of factors that will lead to this outcome but there is one thing that you can do to […]