Perinatal First Aid

Hendrik Gutwirth

Hendrik Gutwirth is a Co-Director of Emergcare and an Advanced Life Support Paramedic with over 15 years of clinical experience. Passionate about education, Hendrik has contributed to published research in his field, facilitated professional development workshops for his peers, and acted in both Clinical Instructor and Paramedic Educator roles. At Emergcare, Hendrik shares his extensive clinical knowledge and works collaboratively to educate and empower parents and carers across Australia.

Daniel Parks

Daniel Parks is a Co-Director of Emergcare and an Advanced Life Support Paramedic with over 17 years of clinical experience. With a diverse range of expertise, Daniel has also worked across Queensland and Victoria, in both metropolitan and rural areas, and has held both Clinical Instructor and Team Manager positions. At Emergcare, Daniel shares his extensive clinical knowledge and works collaboratively to educate and empower parents and carers across Australia.

Dr Nicole Highet

Dr Nicole Highet is a perinatal mental health specialist with over 25 years’ experience, and the Founder and Director of COPE: Centre of Perinatal Excellence, Australia’s peak body in perinatal mental health. Nicole is a Doctor of Psychology, the Chair of the 2023 Clinical Practice Guideline Expert Working Committee, and co-chaired the development of Australia’s Clinical Practice Guidelines in 2011 and 2017.

Danielle Scaletti

Dani is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatrics with over a decade of nursing experience in a tertiary hospital setting. She has a particular interest in caring for neurosurgical patients and using her ‘post-graduate certificate in paediatric nursing’ to educate the paediatric nursing workforce. Since having two kids, Dani’s become deeply committed to supporting parents and has completed additional training in infant and child sleep. She loves teaching perinatal/paediatric first aid, knowing that empowering parents with knowledge helps make the chaos of those precious early years feel a little more manageable and enjoyable!

Jessica Orchard

Jess worked as a Paediatric Nurse for 14 years, working in both the hospital and community settings. Working with children in the community, she saw the importance of knowing first aid, and this led her to join Emergcare. Jess’ goal is to empower families with the skills to handle emergencies and hopes they leave her course feeling comfortable and confident. She believes that the more people who know first aid, the safer the community becomes.

Christine

Christine is a Clinical Nurse Educator, bringing over 14 years of experience in paediatric nursing. Across her career, she has held a range of roles focused on supporting both clinical staff and families through education, with a strong commitment to making health information practical and accessible.
Christine believes that knowledge is a powerful tool for confidence, and is passionate about equipping parents and carers with the skills and understanding they need to care for their children safely and confidently. She is currently advancing her expertise through a Master of Advanced Nursing, complementing her Post-Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing and her Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.

As a proud mother, Christine’s own journey of parenthood has strengthened her passion for supporting parents and carers, helping them feel informed, confident, and supported as they navigate their own parenting journeys.

Katie Rudderham

Katie Rudderham is a Registered Nurse and Trainer and Assessor with over 18 years of experience in paediatrics, chronic respiratory disease management, and disability. She has worked at the Royal Children’s Hospital in medical and PICU areas, Very Special Kids, community patient support programs, and as a community services and first aid trainer and assessor. Katie loves facilitating education in the community as it allows her to empower clients and families to confidently take charge of their own health outcomes in a safe and supportive learning environment.

Sarah Beech

Sarah is a UK-trained and registered children’s nurse with over a decade of experience working in paediatric intensive care. Since moving to Australia in 2019, she has continued supporting children and families through her work in critical care, palliative care, and acute neurological care, alongside evidence-based practice. She holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has completed instructor training in Paediatric Advanced Life Support, enabling her to teach advanced resuscitation to healthcare professionals. At Emergcare, Sarah is passionate about helping parents and carers feel confident and prepared. She also trains schools and carers supporting children with complex medical needs, ensuring they can access their communities safely. As a mum herself, Sarah brings a deep understanding of both the clinical and emotional challenges that come with caring for young children. Her goal is to empower parents and carers with practical, life-saving skills, delivered with compassion and empathy.

Clara Tiantian He

Clara Tiantian He is a Registered Nurse and Midwife with over 15 years of experience across general nursing, maternity, and neonatal care. She is deeply passionate about empowering families through education and health promotion. Clara enjoys facilitating first aid courses and takes pride in creating welcoming, supportive learning spaces for new parents and community members.

Di Zhu

Di Zhu is a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse with over a decade of hands-on experience in fast-paced hospital environments. She excels at translating complex medical information into clear, accessible education that empowers individuals and communities. Di is particularly skilled in delivering engaging first aid courses in Mandarin and creating supportive learning environments for new parents and community groups. Motivated by the lack of accessible health education in Mandarin, Di is committed to expanding support for the community, and especially the Chinese community, by offering culturally and linguistically appropriate resources. With a strong clinical foundation and a deep dedication to health literacy, she strives to help others feel confident, informed, and empowered in managing their health and well-being.