About Us

We're on a mission to teach as many Australians as possible basic First Aid and CPR training as possible, for one reason... It saves lives!

Who We Are

Hi, we're Sarah & Marty, the Directors of Embrace First Aid

We're on a mission to teach as many Australians as possible basic First Aid and CPR training as possible, for one reason… It saves lives!

What you also do before someone arrives at one of our emergency departments also saves lives, if you know what to do. This is why First Aid and CPR Training is so critical.

We have seen too many situations where lives may have been saved, if members of our community had not only undertaken formal First Aid and CPR training but also had the confidence to assess, act and respond to the situation in a split second.

Hi, we're Sarah & Marty, the Directors of Embrace First Aid. Most of the time, people know what to do, they just don't have the confidence to do it. During our First Aid and CPR training sessions we draw on our experience and include practical activities and scenarios that we've treated while working in Emergency Departments. The sessions are fun, interactive and most of all we deliver our sessions so that they are memorable and easy for participants to recall when they need to draw on these skills.

About

Sarah Jones

20+ Years of experience

About Me

My Name is Sarah

I'm Sarah, a Senior Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in critical care, currently working in a busy Emergency Department.

After years of treating patients and interacting with their loved ones in the Emergency Department, I realised that not everyone has first aid and CPR training or the confidence to act quickly in an emergency. It was concerning to me that so many people didn't know CPR, or had the training but feared using it in a real-life situation.

With my extensive training and on-the-job experience, I knew I could make a difference by bringing these skills to an educational setting. That's when, along with Mel, Embrace First Aid was born in 2022.

I'm more passionate than ever about leading First Aid and CPR training sessions, helping people gain the skills and confidence they need to act in an emergency and potentially save a life. I hold a Bachelor of Nursing and a Postgraduate in Clinical Nursing and Teaching, along with Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and Advanced Life Support. I'm also registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Association.

Outside of work, I have a passion for horses and am a trained FEI Equestrian Steward. I love providing First Aid at National Equestrian competitions. I also have a love for the water and ocean, and enjoy traveling both within Australia and overseas with my family and lifelong friends.

Age

53 Years

Location

Hawkesbury

Phone

+61 417 272 721

Email

sarah@embracefirstaid.com.au

About

Marty Duncan

20+ Years of experience

About Me

My Name is Marty

I'm Marty, a highly trained and experienced Paramedic with NSW Ambulance. I've been serving as a First Responder for over 23 years, trained to act in the blink of an eye to treat life-threatening injuries.

Throughout my career, I've worked in both remote country areas and bustling cities, which has allowed me to develop a unique set of skills and tackle a variety of treatment scenarios for just about any injury. I want every course participant to leave feeling confident in their ability to administer first aid and CPR in any situation, whether it's as simple as bandaging a cut or performing CPR.

On a personal note, I'm all about fun and fitness. I've trained many people in the Hawkesbury through my bootcamp classes, which was the first of its kind in the area. I've also played and coached Oztag professionally, even representing Australia in the Oztag World Cup. For over 30 years, I've coached and mentored kids, teens, and young adults, and there's nothing I love more than seeing them have fun and succeed.

Age

48 Years

Location

Hawkesbury

Phone

+61 407 661 284

Email

marty@embracefirstaid.com.au

Testimonials

What they are saying

Ash and Chantel

McDonald Contracting Pty Ltd

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your help and training on Saturday - the staff responded really well, and everyone took something valuable from the day. We initially did the course to meet company guidelines, but we walked away with far more life skills and useful knowledge than we expected, and we'll definitely be using your services again for our annual refreshers!

Jessica

Course Participant

Absolutely the best first aid course I've done. So much knowledge as well as the practical side.

Bernadette Coleman

Staff Member, Tyndale Christian School

Mel and Sarah really know their stuff. They are engaging, helpful and they really helped us all and put the learning into our context! They were organised and professional and their passion shines through.

Ike Iliffe

General Manager - Residential Housing

The team came back full of appreciation for what they learnt and how it was presented to them. I even had an industry 'veteran' with nearly 40 years' experience commenting it was the best first aid training he had received in his time.

Debbie

Course Participant

I recommend Embrace First Aid. The team are very knowledgeable and professional

Plan a Group Session or Customise Your Training

Have a group of 6 or more? Let's make it easy-send us a message to organise your booking! Need something tailored? Whether it's a specific First Aid module or training customised for your employees or volunteers, we're here to help. Get in touch to design the perfect course for your needs.

Courses

Popular Courses

HLTAID009

$75.00

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR course) is a nationally accredited CPR course that covers the skill and knowledge you require to provide CPR, manage and access emergency situations and use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).

HLTAID010

$85.00

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support training provides the necessary skills required to provide a first aid response, including life support and the management of any casualties on the scene as well as management of other first aiders

HLTAID011

$145.00

Provide First Aid

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to recognise, respond to and manage an emergency medical situation, including CPR. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is the minimum requirement for workplace first aid compliance. Note: The course has previously been known as Level 2 First Aid or Senior First Aid.

HLTAID012

$165.00

Provide First Aid response in an education and care setting

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting will give you the skills and knowledge required to respond to First Aid emergencies, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies. This is a first aid course for childcare workers, teachers and other people who work in an education or child care setting.

HLTAID014

$290.00

Advanced First Aid Course

HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to recognise, respond to and manage an emergency medical situation, including CPR. It covers the essential items as per the introductory course (HLTAID009 and HLTAID011) and also gives you the additional training you need to respond to many more complicated medical conditions and situations.

CPR

$70.00

CPR Refresher Course

Our CPR refresher course is performed as part of HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR course). It is a nationally accredited CPR refresher course that covers the skill and knowledge you require to provide CPR, manage and access emergency situations and use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).