St John Ambulance SA Inc. Annual Report 2019-2020

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St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc Annual Report 2019/20

FIRST AID IN SCHOOLS

HELPING KIDS STAY SAFE AND RESPOND SAFELY TO AN EMERGENCY

Our free First Aid in Schools (FAiS) program is a community service that educates the next generation of first aiders to provide timely and effective first aid in a range of situations. A qualified St John First Aid Trainer visits schools and tailors the program to suit each year level. Skills taught include how to recognise an emergency, how to call 000 for an ambulance, managing a range of basic injuries, dealing with an unconscious person, and for older students, how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Aligned with core competencies identified within State and National Curriculum, children can develop their skills over time and it also provides a useful introduction to the first aid topic for those that are interested in joining the St John Youth Development program. Students receive a gift bag with educational tools to continue their learning beyond the classroom and assist with retaining this lifesaving information. Due to COVID-19 government regulations, FAiS has been on hiatus until further notice. We look forward to reinstating the program when guidelines allow it.

School participation

Volunteers

HOW IT WORKS

First Aid in Schools fits within the South Australian Curriculum, Standards and Accountability Framework (SACSA) and the Australian Curriculum: Health & Physical Education Learning Area. 33 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. 4,740 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 Youth Development program. 5 TRAINERS 1 Male 4 Female 1 STAFF COORDINATOR (0.4 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT)

• 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.

Training hours

5,451 CLASSROOM EDUCATION HOURS

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