Heart Starters First Aid Training

08/10/2026

❤️ Building a Community Ready to Respond ❤️

Yesterday, I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Bayway Village in Fern Bay, where 50 residents came together to learn essential CPR and AED skills, helping to strengthen their community’s ability to respond confidently in an emergency.

But this session was about so much more than learning life-saving skills.

We talked about the importance of teamwork, communication and recognising that you don’t have to be the fittest, strongest or most physically capable person in the room to make a life-saving difference.

❤️ Every Good Samaritan has something valuable to contribute ❤️

Not everyone can kneel on the ground and perform chest compressions, and that’s okay! Responding to an emergency is a team effort, and understanding our individual strengths and physical limitations is an important part of working together.

Whether it’s calling 000, locating and attaching an AED, guiding emergency services to the scene, supporting someone performing CPR or simply providing a calm, reassuring presence during an incredibly stressful situation - every action matters, and every person has a role to play.

We also shared some very honest conversations about fears, past experiences and personal losses. These discussions were a powerful reminder that emergency situations aren’t just about clinical skills; they’re about people, emotions, confidence and supporting one another when it matters most.

❤️ CONGRATUALTIONS to the wonderful residents of Bayway Village ❤️

Your willingness to participate, ask questions, share your experiences and embrace the session with such enthusiasm, humour and genuine engagement made it an absolute pleasure to deliver.

Thank you for welcoming me into your home and allowing me to be part of strengthening the safety and resilience of your community.

❤️ Being a Good Samaritan isn’t about what you can’t do, it’s about recognising what you CAN do to help save a life ❤️

Heart Starters First Aid Training -
Building a safer, more responsive community.

26/09/2026

❤ NEW TRAINING LOCATION SPECIAL ❤

❤ Heart Starters First Aid Training is coming to The Bar.

❤ 20% DISCOUNT on all sessions.

❤ FREE COFFEE VOUCHER to use at The Coffee Bar Medowie with every enrolment.

❤ JOIN The Bar as a NEW MEMBER & receive your CPR & First Aid Training for FREE.

📍TRAINING LOCATION: 21 Abundance Rd, Medowie.

🗓 TRAINING DATE: Tuesday 13th October 2026

⏰ TRAINING TIME: All sessions kick off at 6pm SHARP.

BOOKING LINKS:

HLTAID009: Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
https://heartstarters.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol/new?cid=1839249
$48 per person

HLTAID011: Provide First Aid
https://heartstarters.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol/new?cid=1839255
$96 per person

HLTAID012: Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
https://heartstarters.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol/new?cid=1839256
$104 per person

21/09/2026

❤️ Looking for something fun, engaging AND valuable for the kids these school holidays? ❤️

❤️ It’s never too early to start teaching our kids essential First Aid skills - simple skills that can help them feel more confident, know what to do in an emergency, and understand how they can help someone who is sick or injured.

❤️ I’m excited to be offering this First Aid Awareness Session FOR KIDS to our local community, in partnership with The Bar Jacki Ashpole

This practical, age-appropriate session will cover:

❤️ Why First Aid is important
❤️ How to help someone who is sick or injured
❤️ How to stay safe during an emergency
❤️ How to call 000
❤️ Management of common First Aid injuries and illnesses

📅 Friday 9th October
⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm
📍 The Bar – 21 Abundance Road, Medowie
💲 $20 per child

❤️ Best suited for primary school-aged children

A great school holiday activity where the kids can have fun, get involved and learn skills that could genuinely make a difference one day.

Bookings are essential – places are limited.

👉 Book here: https://wodify.link/Zj5Q76

Building a safer, more responsive community ❤️

25/08/2026

❤️ So much to celebrate and be proud of ❤️

While Heart Starters First Aid Training didn’t take home the win at the Hunter Business Awards, walking into that room as a finalist in the Outstanding Education Service category after just over a year in business was a huge achievement.

Seeing Heart Starters up on the big screen alongside such established and professional education services was an incredibly special moment, and a reminder of just how far we have come in such a short time.

A huge thank you to the best of the best in the hairdressing industry, Elysian Hair by Mel, for organising the most beautiful day to celebrate us! There was plenty of pampering, loads of laughs, new friendships made and a whole lot of pride in what we’ve both created.

A big congratulations also to Rob from Group Fitness with Rob on being selected as a finalist. Not only is she a wonderful contributor to the health and wellbeing of our community, she’s also a fabulous neighbour.

And an equally huge thank you to every individual, business and community group who has supported Heart Starters along the way. Every booking, recommendation and positive review has helped us get here.

❤️ Feeling incredibly grateful, proud and excited for what’s ahead ❤️

10/08/2026

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08/08/2026

Thank you Allens Training — RTO 90909 for this wonderful write-up following our recent ‘Diversity and Inclusion in Training’ Award. Forever grateful that we chose you as our RTO Partner! ❤️

28/07/2026

❤️ If you, or someone you know could genuinely benefit from this FREE FIRST AID TRAINING initiative, PLEASE reach out - 0410688543 ❤️

23/07/2026

Heart Starters First Aid Training is incredibly honoured and humbled to be named by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 as a Quarterly Award Winner for 'DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN TRAINING'.

Celebrating Our Quarterly Award Winners! 🏆

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Allens Training Quarterly Awards.
These awards recognise the outstanding work being done across our partner network and celebrate those making a positive impact through innovation, growth, training excellence and community engagement.

Congratulations to our winners:
• Business Growth Through Training – Northeast Training
• Diversity & Inclusion in Training – Heart Starters First Aid Training
• Community & Regional Impact – Safe Hands SA
• Marketing & Brand Presence – The Educators Well
• Training Experience & Innovation – F.A.S.T. Training Australia
• Trainer Spotlight – Paul Robertson Top of the Range
• Outstanding New Partner – SALT Training Academy

Each of these award recipients has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to delivering quality training, supporting their learners and making a positive impact within their communities.

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you for your ongoing passion, innovation and commitment to excellence. We are proud to celebrate your achievements and the positive impact you continue to make across the Allens Training network!

14/07/2026

❤️ What a thrill to see Heart Starters featured in the ORICA Community News!
❤️ Our CPR initiative with Stockton Surf Life Saving Club was such a special community project, bringing 100 local people together to learn skills that could genuinely help save a life.
❤️ So proud to see this initiative recognised and shared.
❤️ A huge thank you to ORICA and Stockton SLSC for helping make it possible.
❤️ Building a safer, more responsive community - together.

12/07/2026