Engage. Educate. Empower.
Could you save your child's life?
Prepare now for peace of mind later.
Rescueblue is Australia’s leading paediatric first aid provider, operating in all Australian states and territories. Our Little Aid workshop complies with the Australian and New Zealand Committee On Resuscitation (ANZCOR) guidelines.
All Rescueblue trainers are registered operational paramedics, the experts in prehospital care. They respond to life threatening emergencies on a daily basis. They bring their experience from the field to the classroom, to provide you with the necessary training, and teach you what you need to know when moments count.
Our Courses
Our Story
Theo Mallos is an Intensive Care Paramedic, a 2018 recipient of the Victor Chang Heart of Gold Award and the owner of Rescueblue.
After attending a heart-breaking job in his role as a paramedic, Theo and his wife Chanelle embarked on a journey to empower all parents and carers with the essential skills needed to save a child’s life.
Eight years on, and with thousands of parents and carers trained, Theo and Chanelle invite you to attend one of their truly valuable Little Aid Workshops.
Jess Peters is a mother of two beautiful boys and a registered paramedic with over 11 years experience in emergency prehospital care. Jess and Theo started their careers together working in the busy inner city of Sydney, attending to life threatening emergencies. Jess has since moved to the sunny Sunshine Coast and has taken Rescueblue with her, teaching throughout southern Queensland. Jess aims to educate her community with the skills needed to save a child’s life. Touch base with Jess and let her and her team empower you today.
Kellie Ingram is a mother to two gorgeous children and a current Intensive Care Paramedic and Extended Care Paramedic. Throughout her career she has worked in the rural and metropolitan settings, while gaining an abundance of knowledge along the way. Kellie lives on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, running regular courses throughout the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands. Kellie’s goal is to empower parents through education and prove that first aid really is easy.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED IN THE LITTLE AID WORKSHOP?
- The crucial steps to basic life support
- How to manage severe bleeding
- Head injuries
- Identifying the symptoms of meningococcal
- Croup
- Fever and febrile convulsions
- Anaphylaxis and Epipen use
- Burns
- Choking
- CPR (the various techniques used for a baby, toddler and adult)
CAN I BRING MY BABY TO THE LITTLE AID WORKSHOP?
Absolutely, bring your kids and babies! It wouldn’t be Little Aid without little people!
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM/MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE FOR A PRIVATE LITTLE AID WORKSHOP?
The minimum requirement to host a private Little Aid Workshop is 6 people. We do not have a maximum number, however if we feel that the group is becoming to large we may bring an additional trainer along at no extra charge to you.
WHO IS THE LITTLE AID WORKSHOP TAILORED TOWARDS?
Everyone! We highly recommend our workshop to parents, nannies, grandparents and babysitters. Basically anyone who will be looking after your child.
HOW LONG DOES THE LITTLE AID WORKSHOP GO FOR?
The training ranges from 2.5 – 3 hours depending on the size of the group and questions.
I LIVE IN A SMALL APARTMENT; CAN I STILL HOLD A LITTLE AID WORKSHOP?
We love cozy! All we ask is that each participant has enough room to sit on the floor with a mannequin.
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE BIG GROUP, HOW CAN I ATTEND A LITTLE AID WORKSHOP?
Rescueblue holds Public Little Aid Workshops monthly that anyone can attend. These are held Australia wide. See our “Public Little Aid Workshop” page for times and dates for a workshop near you.
See What We Are Doing
Our Instagram is the best place to catch up on all things Rescueblue. We conduct kids and baby first aid / CPR training and workshops for parents regularly. Our courses are available in Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Australia-wide. Jump over and give us a follow!
🌟QUIZ TIME!🌟Test your Little Aid knowledge by adding up how many answers you get correct (answers below). Let us know your score in the comments:
(1) When can I start to offer my baby water to drink?
6 MONTHS
(2) What age can I start to offer my baby water from the tap (not boiled)?
12 MONTHS
(3) Before your baby has eaten the food, what is the number one rule when it comes to introducing allergens? Never apply the allergen to your bubs:
SKIN
(4) What is a normal body temperature of a baby?
36 - 37 DEGREES CELSIUS
(5) What age can I introduce honey to my baby?
12 MONTHS
(6) What is the safest way to put down a newborn baby to sleep?
SUPINE
(7) Which of the following 3 symptoms indicate that I need to seek immediate medical advice for my child's black eye?
(C) BOTH A and B
(8) What is a safe bath temperature for my baby?
BETWEEN 37 and 38 DEGREES CELSIUS
(9) What is the recommended time to allow for gagging before making a diagnosis on your child's type of choking?
10 SECOND
(10)💙 Check out our stories for this last question! 💙 What is the appropriate treatment post cooling a burn injury?
GLAD WRAP LONGITUDINALLY
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Happy Father’s Dadda! ~ “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.”
Throughout the pregnancy it’s all about how mum can be supported, then once bub arrives it is all about bub. But what about dad? Here are 10 ways to support your husband as a new dad!
👨🦱Give Him Opportunities to Bond: Suggest dad gives baths, rocks the baby to sleep after a feeding, or does tummy time activities.
👨🦱 Provide Direction: Your husband may not have those motherly instincts that you do (surprise, surprise)! Give him suggestions.
👨🦱Tell Him What You Need: Believe it or not, your husband wants the best for you and the baby. He wants to help you in any way he can. Sometimes he just needs you to tell him what you need!
👨🦱Be Patient: Remember, your husband is learning just like you are.
👨🦱Give Encouragement: Thank him for all that he does for you and the baby and encourage him to keep trying.
👨🦱 Listen to His Suggestions
👨🦱 Work as a Team
👨🦱 Trust him
👨🦱 Ask Him How You Can Help Him
👨🦱 Let Him Know You Appreciate Him
@littleaid_aus @rescueblue_littleaid #fathersday2021 #fatherandson #dadda #parentingtips #love #familyofthree #newparentslife #bondilocal #parentsofinstagram #daddysboy #dad #dadsday #sydneydads #sydneyfamily #fathersdayinlockdown2021 #sunnycoastmums #shoalhavenmums #wollongongmums #saveachildslife
The first week home with your newborn baby can be both exciting and overwhelming.
In our latest blog we are excited to team up with midwife, founder of @bo0mmama, and mother of 6 herself, Sharon Buckley to share some wisdom and advice as to what that first week at home with your newborn bub is really like. Swipe across to read, and for the full blog, tap the link our bio
#mum #mumlife #parenthood #pregnant #midwife #motherhood #boommamma #littleaid #birth #sydneymum #aussiemum #brisbanemums #expectingtwins
Your Baby Skincare Shopping Guide! Alarmingly, despite all the studies and news reports, many parents are STILL bathing, powdering, wiping and moisturising their babies with products containing an alarming mix of harmful toxins! Parabens, Talc, Sulphates, Propylene, Glycol and DEA are just some of the known toxic ingredients commonly used in baby bath, skin & hair care products and also in baby wipes and nappy change creams. Here is your go-to guide so you are informed when making the decisions regarding for little one and their precious skin!
Save this post for later when your at the store!
Check out our blog for more details 💙
#Rescueblue #LittleAid #FirstAid #BabyFirstAid #Skincare #BabySkinCare #BabyCare #Baby #Organic #Health #Healthy #Parenthood #Parenttips #SkincareProducts
We are so excited to be welcoming our two newest trainers to the Rescueblue team in Queensland!
Hannah and Leteesha are both experienced paramedics who will be teaching across south east Queensland!
So glad to have you on board !
Book your next Little Aid with our team at www.rescueblue.com.au
@hanlpthorne @knx_kids
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Join us this MONDAY MORNING at 10am. We are going live with @sunshinecoastsnakecatchers to talk about snake bite first aid and how snake proof our homes.
Live here on Instagram!
If you have any questions you would like answered be sure to send them through to us!
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#firstaid
#rescueblue
#parenthood #snakecatcher
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#sunshinecoastliving
#sunshinecoastmumsandbubs
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❄️ LIVE CHAT TONIGHT 8PM AEST ❄️ We have just entered winter in Australia and colds and flus suck! Young children have around 10 illnesses a year and they generally last 1-2 weeks, which means they are sick nearly half of the year! Would you know how to care for your baby with bronchiolitis? Or when your bub with croup should be taken to the Emergency Department? Join us for a #instalive chat with the wonderful @drhayleyworth and our founder Theo Mallos! We will be covering all related to respiratory infections. Submit your questions in the comments below and ask us anything! ❄️🌬💦☃️💨 @rescueblue_littleaid @littleaid_aus • www.rescueblue.com.au •
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A couple that Little Aids together saves together 👫
“Without the constant love and support of my husband I wouldn’t be in the incredible position I’m in today. I’m able to both work my dream job as an Intensive Care Paramedic while also running a small business that aims to educate and empower parents to be able to provide first aid to their little ones if they ever needed to. THANK YOU Matt 🙏🥰” ~ by @kellie_rescueblue
@rescueblue_littleaid
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Another beautiful day on the Sunshine Coast teaching at @clmidwifery.
There were lots of laughs had in our class today thanks to @itstel 😂.
Thank you to everyone who came and participated. It never feels like work when we have a good laugh! I think we had the cutest bunch of babies yet today 💕
If you missed out on our workshop then jump on over to our website to check out our upcoming dates 🚑💙👶🏻
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Introducing our newest Rescueblue trainer Michelle! When Michelle’s son was a little bub he gave Michelle the fright of her life by choking on a piece of pear! Michelle was able to dislodge the pear using back blows, essentially saving her child’s life. The reality is that accidents can and do happen, for Michelle it happened when she was not at work and had no equipment. It was basic first aid that saved her child’s life. Michelle is the newest member of our team who is more than happy to share her experience to empower other parents! 💙👶🏻🚑 @michelle.e.s @rescueblue_littleaid • www.rescueblue.com.au •
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💔 Would you know the corrections CPR hand placement for a...
👶🏻 Newborn < 1 year
👶🏻 Infant 1-8 years
👶🏻 Adult 9 years +
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Engage. Educate. Empower
To listen to the full podcast head to @mark_bouris and click link in bio.
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The first night at home with your newborn baby can be a frightening experience for anybody. Find out how @mark_bouris handled his first night as a dad. Our founder Theo Mallos, is featured on The Mentor @mentored_au podcast tune in and hear what he has to say. #entrepreneur #business #parenting
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What is HypnoBirthing? How does it work? I’m pregnant, when is the best time to start taking classes? What is the most important aspect of a doula? Join our very own Jess and Meaghan Amor @meaghan_amor owner of ‘A Place called Birth’ at the Light House in Currumbin Waters for a LIVE CHAT this WED 5 MAY 8PM to learn the benefit of holistic care from conception to birth and beyond! Don’t miss it! 💙👶🏻🚑 www.rescueblue.com.au
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MELBOURNE✨What if your child started choking? Or stopped breathing? Would you know what to do? We are thrilled to team up with Tidal Flow Yoga @tidalflowyoga to bring you our truly valuable Little Aid - Baby First Aid Workshop! Spots are limited so book in now for SUN 16 MAY (10:30am-1:30pm). Link in bio ☝️Training will be conducted by our founder Theo Mallos, current operational Intensive Care Paramedic and father. Recommended to all carers with kids aged 0-12 years. Topics include:
👶🏻 The crucial steps to basic life support
👶🏻 How to manage severe bleeding
👶🏻 Head injuries
👶🏻 Identifying the symptoms to
👶🏻Meningococcal
👶🏻 Croup
👶🏻 Fever and Febrile Convulsions
👶🏻 Anaphylaxis and Epipen use
👶🏻 Burns
👶🏻 Choking
👶🏻 CPR
E: hello@rescueblue.com.au | www.rescueblue.com.au 💙🚑
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What a morning! 🎥 🎬 Stay tuned for the next episode of the @mentored_au where our very own Rescueblue founder Theo Mallos is interviewed by the great @mark_bouris. From shootings to delivering babies and everything in between. Keep an ear out for the full interview! @rescueblue_littleaid @littleaid_aus 💙👶🏻🚑
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Tips for avoiding bath time toxins! 🛁
It can be overwhelming but also empowering to learn more about what ingredients both you and your baby should avoid. At a glance, here’s three commonly featured offenders that you need to be aware of.
INGREDIENTS TO AVOID
PARABENS
As mentioned, any ingredient that ends in paraben, such as ethylparaben, methylparaben, or butylparaben, should be avoided.
“ETH-“
Avoid products that have ingredients containing the letters eth – such as polyethylene glycols (also listed as PEG) or Phenoxyethanol as they contain 1,4-dioxane which is a known carcinogen.
SODIUM LAURYL (ETHER) SULFATE
Also labelled as SLS, SLES, sodium dodecyl sulfate or sodium PEG lauryl sulfate. This synthetic ingredient makes shampoo and other products nice and foamy but it can irritate the skin, eyes and lungs and also contains the harmful 1,4-dioxane. #rescueblue
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New parents: don't forget to join us live tonight!
Topic: What To Expect During The Post-Partum Experience
Time: 8PM, Thursday 22nd April
Join us live with @shine_postnatal to discuss everything postpartum 👶
#rescueblue
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Would you know how to identify Respiratory distress in your newborn or infant?
Newborns and young children are likely to display retractions on the chest when they are in respiratory distress. Retractions indicate that the body is straining to get enough oxygen. Newborns and very young children are particularly likely to display retractions in response to respiratory distress.
During a retraction, the chest caves in around the ribs and can often be seen by:
👶🏻 the intercostal retractions (spaces between the ribs)
👶🏻 substernal retractions (under the sternum) and subcostal retractions (under the rib cage)
👶🏻 supraclavicular retractions (the little triangle space just above the clavicle.
Children in respiratory distress may also often display with:
🚑 faster breathing
🚑 fairing nostrils
🚑 noisy grunting breathing
We always recommend that parents get familiar with what NORMAL breathing looks like in their newborns so that they are able to identify changes when they occur. A good way to do this is to take a recording of your babies breathing when they are fit and well so that you have a video to refer back to make comparisons with when your child becomes unwell. This way you will be able to easily identify any changes to their breathing patterns and notice any additional muscles being used.
By learning how to identify retractions you will be able to get help for your child in a more timely manner. If you notice any signs of respiratory distress in your child, then we want you to seek medical attention immediately or phone 000 and we will come assist you.
To learn more about what to do in an emergency situation, join us at one of our many public workshops 💙👶🏻🚑 www.rescueblue.com.au
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New parents, this one's for you! Join us live with @shine_postnatal to discuss everything postpartum 👶
🗓️ Put it on your calendar 👉 8pm, this Thursday 22nd April!
Topic: What To Expect During The Post-Partum Experience
Time: 8PM, Thursday 22nd April
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A Special Thank You To Our Friends At Wotnot, Supporting Rescueblue Since Day Dot!
Wotnot Naturals create all-natural and organic products ranging from baby wipes and tube products, sunscreen, and beauty products for people wanting to make a better choice for themselves, their families, and the planet.
Book into a Rescueblue Little Aid Workshop and receive your complementary Wotnot goodies today!