Life-saving skills for Hay families: Infant First Aid workshop announced

In Short:

• Essential Skills: The two-hour course covers critical emergency responses including DRSABCD, choking, drowning, seizures, asthma, and anaphylaxis.
• Subsidised Access: To support local families, Intereach is offering the training for a low $20 fee.
• Local Event: The workshop will be held at Intereach in Hay on Wednesday, 4th March 2026, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

For parents and caregivers in our remote communities, the distance to emergency services means that basic first aid knowledge is more than just a skill—it is a necessity.

Intereach has announced it will host a subsidised 'Introduction to Infant First Aid' workshop in Hay this March, designed to give local families the confidence to handle high-pressure medical emergencies involving young children.

The two-hour session will provide hands-on guidance on the DRSABCD emergency protocol, as well as specific responses for choking, drowning, and seizures. With regional families often facing unique environmental risks, the course also covers critical management of asthma and anaphylaxis.

Intereach is subsidising the cost of the training through its Family and Mental Health Services, allowing residents to attend for a flat $20 cash fee on the day.

The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, 4th March 2026, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Intereach office located at 173-177 Lachlan Street, Hay.

Local families are encouraged to act quickly to secure a spot. Registration and further information can be obtained by contacting Deidre McCalman of the Intereach Families Team on 1300 488 226 or via email at [email protected].