First Aid in Schools Program

St John SA Community Program

Free First Aid Education for South Australian Primary Schools

Giving students the skills and confidence to act in an emergency.

Students at a South Australian primary school

About the Program

First Aid in Schools

The First Aid in Schools (FAiS) program is a community initiative that St John SA provides to primary schools free of charge. FAiS fits within the South Australian Curriculum, Standards and Accountability Framework and the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education Learning Area.

Delivered by dedicated trainers, sessions cover the skills students from Reception to Year 6 need to respond confidently in an emergency: how to call an ambulance, how to help an unconscious person, fundamental first aid principles, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for older students.

These skills are genuinely lifesaving, and our hope is that early first aid education leaves students with a lasting awareness of what to do when it matters. Students who want to take their involvement further can continue their journey through the St John SA Youth Development program.

72 Schools attended (metropolitan and regional) in 2025/26

7,684 Students who completed a first aid awareness session in 2025/26

What Students Learn

Building Lifesaving Skills from Reception to Year 6

Sessions are tailored to each year level and delivered in an engaging, age-appropriate way by trained St John SA instructors.

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Calling for Help

When and how to call an ambulance, and what to say to emergency services.

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Helping an Unconscious Person

Recognising an unconscious person and knowing the immediate steps to take.

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First Aid Principles

Fundamental first aid knowledge and the confidence to respond in an emergency.

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CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation for older students, building a foundation for lifelong readiness.

Get Involved

Register Your School's Interest

To find out more about bringing the First Aid in Schools program to your school, complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.

First Name *

Last Name *

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Email Address *

School Name *

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Year Levels *

Approximate Number of Students

Additional Information or Questions

Fields marked * are required. Your information will be used solely to respond to your enquiry. By submitting this form you consent to St John SA contacting you about the First Aid in Schools program.

Prefer to speak with us? Call 1300 78 5646

Make a Difference

Help Us Reach Every School in South Australia

The First Aid in Schools program is delivered free of charge to South Australian primary schools. Your donation directly funds training, resources and take-home materials so every child has the chance to learn lifesaving skills.

Provides a take-home show bag for one child

$10

Funds First Aid training for one student

$300

Funds training for an entire class

First Aid In Schools