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Queensland Ambulance Service Community Safety Initiatives

The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) has a century of experience in caring for Queensland communities. The service offers public education programs aimed at giving members of the community the skills to prevent and respond to an emergency.

The community has become increasingly aware of the benefits of adopting appropriate injury and illness prevention strategies and in response the QAS continues to develop and implement innovative and effective communication programs.

More information on community safety initiatives is available on the QAS website: www.ambulance.qld.gov.au

First Aid

The QAS is an award-winning training organisation, teaching all levels of patient care skills. The service offers a variety of practical community first aid courses, from introductory first aid right through to advanced resuscitation. With the knowledge gained from these courses, thousands of participants have been able to play a vital role in saving the lives of others.

In keeping with contemporary training programs, QAS has revised and gained accreditation for 14 first aid courses. Courses range from a four-hour beginners course to an advanced 16-hour course where students learn emergency treatment for sudden collapse, fractures, bleeding, burns, poisons, bites and stings. There’s also a 24-hour course in senior first aid and injury prevention in childcare and a 32-hour course in occupational first aid.

The QAS schedules classes according to community demand at ambulance stations throughout Queensland. For all first aid course inquiries and enrolments call (07) 3247 8339.

See more information at www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/communityservices/courses.asp

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Adopt an Ambo

For details on this community service, contact your regional QAS office or your local ambulance station.

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Baby Capsule Hire Service

Do you have a new baby on the way? If so why not let the Queensland Ambulance Service take care of your baby capsule hire and fitting. It's not just a matter of getting a capsule - it has to be correctly fitted or your child is still at risk in an accident. By not properly restraining your child when travelling, you are breaking the law and putting your child at risk.

Further information is available by contacting your nearest QAS Customer Service Office or via the QAS website at www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/communityservices/babycapsules.asp

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Last updated 1 September 2006