First Aid for Babies and Children
Designed to give parents and carers’ skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver first aid for common child-related injuries and illnesses.
Learn how to provide emergency first aid for baby head injury, baby allergic reaction, broken bones in babies and children, infant CPR, anaphylaxis in kids, and a range of other emergencies.
Important: This is a non-accredited course. If you are seeking a nationally recognised first aid credential for work purposes, please consider HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting which we have available in One Day or Blended formats. A Two-Day format is also available for private, group bookings only.
Target Audience:
Parents, expecting parents, grandparents, and anyone who works with or cares for children.
- We kindly request that anyone under the age of 18 is accompanied by a paying parent or guardian. So that all students can get the most out of the learning experience and to allow you to fully engage with the course materials, we kindly ask that you make childcare arrangements for dependent children. If securing childcare is challenging, please reach out to us prior to booking.
Learning Outcomes:
- On completion of this training, students will receive a Certificate of Completion
- Please be advised that this is a short course so not all topics are covered in depth.
Learning Methods:
A combination of practical activities, roles play and interaction with a first aid trainer (please wear comfortable and suitable clothing). There is no assessment for this training.
Program Benefits:
- Learn how to respond to emergencies involving children
- Have the skills and confidence to potentially save a life
- Know how to manage common child-related injuries and illnesses
- Have peace of mind that you can keep your child safe
- Be ready for emergencies involving children
Content:
- Basic Life Support - DRSABCD
- Performing CPR
- Special techniques for children and infants
- Breathing emergencies including choking and asthma
- Severe allergic reaction
- Common childhood illnesses
- Shock
- Infection control
- Bleeding and wound care
- Poisons
- Bites and stings
- Febrile convulsions
- Psychological protection for kids
Select a location
Australian Capital Territory
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 3 February 2026 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 19 | $160.00 | |
| 8 April 2026 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $160.00 | |
| 3 June 2026 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $160.00 | |
| 15 July 2026 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $160.00 | |
| 26 August 2026 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $160.00 | |
| 15 September 2026 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $160.00 | |
| 9 November 2026 | 10:00 am - 02:00 pm | Belconnen | 24 | $160.00 |
New South Wales
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 13 December 2025 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 16 | $160.00 | |
| 7 February 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 14 March 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 2 May 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 4 July 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 29 August 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 17 October 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 | |
| 5 December 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 22 | $160.00 |
Northern Territory
No courses are currently scheduled, contact us to register interest.
Queensland
No courses are currently scheduled, contact us to register interest.
South Australia
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 17 January 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 15 | $160.00 | |
| 21 March 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 15 | $160.00 | |
| 23 May 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 18 | $160.00 | |
| 25 July 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 18 | $160.00 | |
| 19 September 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 18 | $160.00 | |
| 21 November 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Adelaide | 18 | $160.00 |
Tasmania
No courses are currently scheduled, contact us to register interest.
Victoria
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 13 March 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Docklands | 24 | $160.00 | |
| 17 April 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Docklands | 24 | $160.00 | |
| 11 June 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Docklands | 24 | $160.00 | |
| 20 July 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Docklands | 24 | $160.00 | |
| 25 August 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Docklands | 24 | $160.00 | |
| 12 October 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Docklands | 24 | $160.00 | |
| 17 November 2026 | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm | Docklands | 24 | $160.00 |
Western Australia
Date
Time
Location
Places
Cost
21 March 2026
09:30 am - 01:30 pm
East Perth
20
$160.00
20 June 2026
09:30 am - 01:30 pm
East Perth
20
$160.00
19 September 2026
09:30 am - 01:30 pm
East Perth
20
$160.00
Can’t find a location near you? We offer Group Bookings at your workplace, venue or a Red Cross location. Contact us for a quote.