Saving Lives Through Education
We deliver expert-led first aid education that empowers families, carers, workplaces, and communities, helping you feel ready to help when it matters most.
Available in Melbourne, Sydney, regional Victoria, Brisbane, and online.
Why Choose Us
Why Emergcare?
- Trusted by thousands of Victorian families
- Preferred provider for the Royal Children’s Hospital
- Winner of the 2024 Kidsafe Victoria Community Impact Award
- Expert-led, with courses delivered by paramedics and paediatric nurses
- Partnered with Australia’s leading child safety organisation and peak body for perinatal mental health
- Sessions held in relaxed, supportive environments
- Focused on building confidence and community
Courses for Parents & Carers
Baby & Child First Aid & CPR
Learn life saving paediatric first aid and CPR skills in this hands-on course for parents, carers and grandparents. Delivered with Kidsafe Victoria, the session covers CPR, choking, burns, allergies, fevers and more.
$140 per participant
Perinatal First Aid
Helping new and expectant parents confidently handle first aid for babies and beyond, and care for their own emotional well-being along the way.
$160 per participant
Baby First Aid (in Mandarin)
Learn life-saving paediatric first aid and CPR skills in a language that feels like home.
$150 per participant
Accredited Courses
Provide CPR – HLTAID009
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation covers CPR skills and emergency response in line with Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines.
Provide First Aid – HLTAID011
Provide First Aid covers essential first aid, life support and emergency response skills for workplace and community settings.
Emergency First Aid Response in Education & Care Settings – HLTAID012
Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education & Care Setting covers first aid and emergency response skills for educators and support staff, including asthma and anaphylaxis management.
Online Courses
Perinatal First Aid (E-Learning)
Build confidence as a new or expectant parent with this self-paced online Perinatal First Aid course, covering baby first aid skills and emotional wellbeing for the early stages of parenthood.
$160 + GST per participant
Paediatric First Aid (Zoom)
Build confidence in responding to baby and child emergencies with this live online Paediatric First Aid and CPR course for parents, carers and grandparents. Covers CPR, choking, burns, allergies, fevers and more.
$140 per participant
Special Programs
Strong Start Program
Our first aid training supports families with children receiving care at The Royal Children’s Hospital, offering referred families free access to practical, evidence-based education delivered by our experienced team of paramedics and nurses.
Group Bookings First Aid Course
From family and friends to parent groups, sporting clubs and corporate teams, our private first aid sessions offer a practical, confidence-building learning experience. Available for groups 10+ participants at your home or preferred venue.
About Us
Delivering knowledge that saves lives with care that builds confidence
At Emergcare, we believe first aid isn’t just about emergencies: It’s about the comfort that comes with knowing what to do, and the calm that follows when you realise you can make a difference.
Since 1991, our team has stood beside parents, carers, workplaces, and communities, sharing knowledge that saves lives.
Founded by paramedics, we’ve been delivering trusted first aid education to communities across Australia for over 30 years. Our programs are developed with compassion and backed by evidence, created in collaboration with Kidsafe Victoria and the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE), and aligned with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
Confidence Starts Here
Expert-led education, grounded in real experience and delivered with compassion
Real-world experience from paramedics
Our trainers aren’t just teachers: they’re paramedics and health professionals who have worked on the frontline. Every session is filled with real-world stories, practical guidance, and proven techniques you’ll remember when it counts.
Courses focused on families and parents
From new parents to growing families, our training adapts to you. Whether you’re learning how to respond to common childhood injuries or handle emergencies with confidence, you’ll gain skills that make a real impact.
Accredited workplace training
We offer nationally recognised first aid training for workplaces, empowering your team with the skills and confidence to respond when it matters most. Every course is inclusive and practical, preparing your staff for real-life situations.
Inclusive and compassionate approach
Our approach goes beyond physical safety. We also focus on emotional well-being, creating a space that’s calm, welcoming, and supportive for every learner.
Evidence-Based Training
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Family First Aid Kit
Compact, practical, peace of mind for family.
Be ready for life’s unexpected moments with our trusted Emergcare Family First Aid Kit. Designed for homes, holidays, and everyday adventures, it includes essential supplies for cuts, burns, and bumps from pillow forts to playgrounds and beyond.
Training that takes you further
Learning first aid doesn’t just prepare you for emergencies: it helps you look after the people around you with calm, compassionate care. And when it comes to the little light of your life, every second counts.
At Emergcare, our affordable, expert-led courses give you the skills you need to respond with confidence. Whether it’s at home, work, or out in the community, you’ll have the knowledge to protect the people you love most. Book your session today and take the first step towards peace of mind for you, your family, and the little ones in your life.
FAQs
Answers to your most common questions
Did not find an answer to your question? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Our courses cover infant and child CPR as well as some of the most common emergency situations that involve children, including choking, burns, drowning, fractures, bleeding, allergies (e.g. anaphylaxis) and poisoning. You will learn the first aid skills needed to manage these situations, we will answer any questions you may have, and there will be plenty of time for practise too!
Yes, babies are absolutely welcome at our baby & child first aid sessions. Please feel free to bring your little one along, and don’t worry if they need feeding, settling, or have a cry – we’ve all been there. Breastfeeding is welcome too.
Yes, Emergcare provides nationally recognised first aid and CPR training courses on behalf of and in partnership with Vital Skills Training, RTO 46556. If you’re interested in accredited training for your team, workplace, or group, please get in touch via our enquiry form here to find out more or arrange a booking.
Both of our courses are suitable if you’re expecting a baby, have a newborn, or caring for active young children.
Our Paediatric First Aid course covers essential CPR skills and how to manage common first aid situations involving babies and children. It is suitable for parents, grandparents, babysitters, and anyone involved in the care of young children.
Our Perinatal First Aid course is delivered in partnership with the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) and is designed specifically for new and expectant parents. It includes everything covered in our Paediatric First Aid training, alongside additional education and evidence-based resources to support your emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and early parenthood.
No, there is no exam and no need to take notes unless you’d like to – simply attend, participate, and feel free to ask questions along the way.
Yes, all of our first aid courses include CPR training. You’ll learn how to recognise when CPR is needed and how to perform it confidently for babies and children. Our sessions are practical and hands-on, so you’ll have the opportunity to practise these skills in a supportive environment.
We require a minimum of 10 people for a private group booking. There is no set maximum, as long as your venue has access to basic equipment (such as a screen or TV for the presentation and a power outlet) and can comfortably accommodate your group with enough space for hands-on practice.
