St John Ambulance SA Inc. Annual Report 2020-21

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St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc Annual Report 2020/21

HELPING KIDS STAY SAFE AND RESPOND SAFELY TO AN EMERGENCY

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. 9 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. 1,826 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

2,283 CLASSROOM EDUCATION HOURS

Register your school: www.firstaidinschools.org.au Donate: www.stjohnsa.com.au/donate