These Easter school holidays, St John Ambulance Victoria is launching an exciting new initiative to equip children and teenagers with essential first aid skills in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate way. With two unique programs – St John Hero Academy Kids School Holiday Program, for kids aged 5-12 and the Party Ready Program for teens in Years 9-12 – young people will gain confidence in handling emergencies while having an unforgettable experience.

St John Hero Academy Kids School Holiday Program

A fun and interactive introduction to first aid, designed for younger learners to build confidence and knowledge through hands-on activities, engaging lessons, and a special visit from Johnny Bear!

Program Highlights:

• Age-Specific First Aid Lessons – Sessions are divided into two groups: Years P-2 and Years 3-6 to ensure tailored learning.
• Hands-On Activities – Children will actively engage with first aid concepts through fun and practical exercises.
• Meet Johnny Bear! – Our friendly mascot, Johnny Bear, will make a special appearance to make learning extra exciting.
• Explore an Ambulance – A unique opportunity to step inside a real ambulance and learn about emergency response.

Key First Aid Skills Taught:

• All Ages (Years P-6):
• Recognising danger
• Checking for a response
• Calling 000 for help
• Older Group (Years 3-6 Only):
• Checking airway and breathing
• CPR and defibrillation

Party Ready Program (Teens Years 9-12)

A full-day, action-packed program designed to give teenagers the skills they need to keep their mates safe. With interactive games, hands-on activities, and real-life scenarios, participants will walk away with lifesaving first aid skills, a certificate of attendance, and extra resources to help them feel confident in emergencies.

Program Highlights:

• Engaging & Interactive Learning – Teens will participate in mock rescue missions, wear drunk goggles, and test their skills in real-life scenarios.
• Essential First Aid Training – Learn CPR, recovery position, defibrillator use, and how to respond to an emergency.
• Understanding Risks & How to Help – Topics include mental health first aid, drink spiking, binge drinking, drug effects, and calling 000.
• Certificate & Resources – Participants will receive a certificate of attendance, a show bag, and take-home materials to reinforce their learning.

📅 Year 9-10: Thursday 10th April
📅 Year 11-12: Tuesday 15th April

Why Teach First Aid to Young People?

First aid is a lifelong skill that empowers children and teens to act in an emergency. Whether it’s helping a family member, a friend, or even a stranger, early exposure to first aid builds confidence, awareness, and the ability to save lives.

As part our strategic goal to Grow Our Community Impact, we are seeking to train 300,000 people annually by 2026. By reaching out to more members of the community, including our young people, with a range of programs that are age and lifestyle appropriate we will be able to ensure more people can learn vital first aid skills.

When we have more first aid ready young people prepared to do CPR and use a defibrillator in our community, this will also build towards our goal of improving sudden cardiac arrest survival to 8%. More lives saved is the ultimate aim, which will benefit everyone in Victoria.

Book Now – Spots Filling Fast!

Give your child or teen the gift of confidence and the ability to help others. Register today for an unforgettable school holiday experience!

Book Now:

Party Ready https://www.trybooking.com/DAGSY
Hero Academy: https://www.trybooking.com/DAIXM