St John Ambulance SA Inc. Annual Report 2020-21

FIRST AID IN SCHOOLS

The First Aid in Schools (FAiS) program is built on empowering children to recognise and act in an emergency. St John SA believe you are never too young to learn first aid skills that could mean the difference between life and death. Delivered completely free of charge, our FAiS program teaches South Australian primary school children lifesaving skills to give them the confidence to act in an emergency. A qualified St John SA First Aid Trainer visits schools and tailors the program to suit the age group. Students learn how to recognise an emergency, how to call 000 for an ambulance, manage a range of basic injuries, deal with an unconscious person, and for the 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. Teaching first aid also provides a useful introduction for those that are interested in joining the St John SA Youth Development program. Upon completion, students receive a gift bag with educational tools to help them continue their learning beyond the classroom. After a tough year in 2020 with strong COVID-19 government regulations, FAiS is back this year teaching South Australian primary school children lifesaving first aid skills.