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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!
"I just wanted to say Kerri, and the course, were amazing. All of the new mumma’s came away feeling more confident and assured.
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In addition to her knowledge, Kerri had amazing energy, was great at involving the little babies and working their many outbursts into funny commentary which really lightened the mood and made the social anxiety of having an unpredictable child in a group situation disappear.
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Kerri was flexible, not rushed but comprehensive."
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Thank you Lauren for your kind words! And thank you, as always, to our amazing trainers for the valuable work you do 🚑💙👶🏻 #rescueblue
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WHEN SHOULD I INTRODUCE SOLID FOODS TO MY BABY?
"Anytime between the ages of 4-6 months is perfect, depending on when your baby seems like they're ready. Ideally, they would be able to sit supported in a highchair, and they may have shown some interest in the food that you’re eating.
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If you’re not sure if they’re ready, it doesn’t hurt at all to just give it a go– choose a day where you’re not too busy or stressed out (if you’ve got older children, then that’s probably never!), sit them in a highchair, and try to feed them a very small amount of thin puree on the end of a soft teaspoon.
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It’s very normal for them to push their tongue out so that the food comes out, just simply scoop up the food and try again. They should eventually get the hang and realise that their tongue needs to go the other way in order to swallow! If it’s not working, call it a day and try again in another couple of weeks or so."
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Words via the brilliant @drhayleyworth - check out our full conversation on Introducing Solids on our IGTV or blog (link in bio). 🚑👶🏻💙 #rescueblue
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Car safety tips part 2! 🚗 #rescueblue
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SNACK WITH CARE
Be careful when giving your littles one’s snacks to eat in the car while driving. Children must be supervised when eating to avoid choking, so when it’s time to have something to eat, we recommend pulling over somewhere safe so that you can watch your child eat. We do not recommend letting your child eat while you drive as you may miss a complete obstruction.
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BEWARE OF PROJECTILES
Beware of projectiles in the car, such as sippy cups or heavier toys. Although they may seem harmless, during a crash these objects can be thrown around a car and have been known to cause serious injury.
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ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME FOR TRAVEL.
When travelling with a baby, you may find you need to stop more often or for longer than planned. Allow yourself lots of time to travel. You may also want to check real-time information on traffic jams road conditions and closures
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Safe travels! 🚗
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It's holiday time again which means a lot of our families are on the road exploring new places. With all this extra time in the car it's important that we are ensuring safe travel with our Little ones. Here are our top tips to ensure car safety this holiday! 🚗 #rescueblue
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PREPARE THE CAR
Before putting your kids in the car, turn the car on for a few minutes with the air conditioning running first to make sure the car cools down before sitting them in their car seats.
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TRAVEL IN THE MORNING
Where possible, travel in the morning when the sun is less hot! Child car seats have been known to get very hot, so dress them in a fewer layers to avoid over heating.
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AVOID DEHYDRATION
If your baby is still solely on breast and bottle feeds, then it is recommended that you offer extra feeds while travelling to minimise the risk of dehydration.
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TAKE BREAKS
Babies are not meant to spend long periods of time in their car seat. During stops, allow your baby to kick, roll or crawl around on a rug on the ground where it is safe for them to do so.
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Safe travels! 🚗
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When should I introduce solid foods to my baby? What food should I start with? What can I do to prevent my child from developing food allergies?
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We'll be answering ALL THAT and more, LIVE tonight with @drhayleyworth 👩🏻⚕️ Join us at 8pm, Friday 9th April! #rescueblue
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Traveling with kids tip #2! 🛬
DRESS THEM IN BRIGHT, COLOURFUL CLOTHING -
Literally make your child stand out in the crowd! So that if they do get away from you, they are easier to spot amongst the masses.
✈️ See more safety tips for traveling with kids on our latest blog post! Link in bio. #rescueblue
Don't forget! 🚑 We're going live tomorrow (Friday 9th) at 8PM with @drhayleyworth to discuss allergies and introducing solids. Don't miss it!
We’re going live again! Join us this Friday, 9th April at 8pm with @drhayleyworth 🚑 #rescueblue
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This week we’ll be discussing introducing solids and preventing food allergies in bubs! This is a very important topic for anyone with young children - you don’t want to miss this one.
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We'll teach you all the basics in 10 minutes with time for questions!
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Head to our stories to send us your questions and we'll see you on Friday 9th April, 8PM. 🚑
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*Please note: Dr. Worth is more than happy to answer your questions, however, her advice will be general in nature and should you require specific medical advice, please be sure to contact your GP or ED instead.
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Traveling with kids? 🛬 Read our tips👇
Losing your child while traveling is every parents worst nightmare. One of the best things you can do to help someone identify your child in the case they get separated from you is have your name and phone number written on their clothing or on their body somewhere.
Either writing it on their t-shirt, on their forearm using a non-toxic ink, or having a little bracelet made up with your contact details on it will assist in the event that you get separated. There are also a range of wearable tracking devices for children now available on the market!
✈️ See more safety tips for traveling with kids on our latest blog post! Link in bio. #rescueblue
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Happy Easter, bunnies! 🐰 We hope you're enjoying the holidays and goodies 🍫 don't forget to watch our latest reel for Easter egg hunt safety tips! 🐣 #rescueblue
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Would you know what to do in an emergency? Take our quiz to check your baby first aid knowledge! 🚑 Head to the link in our bio for the full quiz. #rescueblue
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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 💙👶🏻🚑
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#rescueblue #saveachildslife #sunshinecoastsmallbusiness #newparentssydney #babyfirstaidclass #shoalhavenmumma #wollongongmumsandbub #paramedicsinbusiness #medicalprofressional #parenthood #bondilocal #foundedbyparents
Can you sleep while your baby sleeps? 😴 Some tips for when you're struggling to:
1. Lie down, even if you can't sleep.
2. Stay away from screens - the harsh light can be very stimulating and keep you up (yes, your phone too).
3. Keep baby close to you can nurse more easily (and without so much disturbance).
📷: @ab.bel
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Watch out for RSV! ⚠️
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RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) is an extremely common childhood virus that causes infection in the lungs and airways of the lower respiratory system. In fact, it is so common that nearly all children by the age of 2 will have been infected with the virus at some point.
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RSV Symptoms in a newborn that should never be ignored:
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🚑 Retractions - very fast breathing (resulting in excessive muscle use of the chest or indents in-between their rib cage between breaths).
🚑 Nostrils flaring in and out
🚑 Fewer wet diapers than usual
🚑 Blue tinge around the lips or fingernails
🚑 Poor feeding due to nasal congestion
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In older children is usually presents with mild to moderate cold-like symptoms such as fever, runny nose and cough resulting from the production of excessive mucous in the airways.
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However, in newborns production of excessive mucous can overwhelm and clog the tiny passages of their lower airways making breathing extremely difficult.
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Babies under the age of 6-month-old have a much higher chance of requiring hospitalisation when they contract RSV so it's important for parents to seek medical treatment for their babies if they notice any of the above symptoms in babies under 6 months old!
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Try and always encourage hand hygiene for others handling your baby so that the risk of spreading RSV is reduced. 👶🏻🚑💙 #rescueblue
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We recently trained the gorgeous Abbie Edwards @lifewithabbs founder of @inflowpilatesandwellness and @inflowactive and her own mum! Here’s what Abbie had to say about our course: “Such a great, informative workshops. Everything taught was very practical and I left feeling a lot more confident that I could act swiftly and effectively in a emergency situation. Jess had a wonderful style of teaching that made us feel comfortable, and was really easy to understand!” ☺️🙏 Book in now to join @jess_rescueblue at our next public Little Aid workshop held at on SAT 1 MAY held at Abbie’s studio @inflowpilatesandwellness in Caloundra, QLD. Our other upcoming Little Aid workshop dates include:
🚑 28 March, Thirroul NSW
🚑 17 April, Berry NSW
🚑 18 April, Bondi Junction NSW
🚑 9 April, Noosa QLD
🚑 10 April, Brisbane QLD
🚑 14 April, Brisbane QLD
🚑 22 April, Brisbane QLD
🚑 15 May, Brisbane QLD
🚑 16 May, Ipswich QLD
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TRAVELING WITH KIDS ✈️🌴
With borders now open to explore Australia with your family, we're reviving some of our top travel tips! Does trying to pack the entire house for bub sound familiar? 🙋🏻♀️ Then head to our blog (link in bio) to see what worked for us! Do you have any other travel tips and tricks? #rescueblue
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Is your bassinet safe? 7 things to look for when purchasing a baby bassinet:
👶🏻 A sturdy bottom
👶🏻 A wide stable base so that the bassinet won’t tip over.
👶🏻 A size and style to suit your baby’s weight and age.
👶🏻 Sides at least 300mm higher that the top of the mattress base to stop your baby from falling out. Swipe to see the next photo on this.
👶🏻 A firm snug fitting mattress, no more than 75mm thick to prevent suffocation.
👶🏻 If the legs fold, ensure they can be locked and won’t collapse when used.
👶🏻 Short decorative trims and bows that can’t strangle your baby or a bassinet without decorative trims. Long decorations could strangle your baby. 📸 by @jasleser 💙👶🏻🚑
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Some of the youngest members of the Rescueblue family 🥰
@kellie_rescueblue
A morning well spent! 20 parents trained. A special shout out to our friends at @babysensoryillawarra for helping to organise a fantastic course! 💙👶🏻🚑 @kellie_rescueblue
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Join us live TONIGHT at 8pm with @drhayleyworth 👩⚕️
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We'll be chatting about fevers and febrile seizures - from cause to treatment and prevention. We'll teach you all the basics in 10 minutes with time for questions!
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See you soon! 🚑
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*Please note: Dr. Worth is more than happy to answer your questions, however, her advice will be general in nature and should you require specific medical advice, please be sure to contact your GP or ED instead.
• GAGGING • The thought of a baby gagging on food terrifies most parents. Did you know that gagging is a measure the body uses to protect the airway from foreign bodies? The gag reflex is an extremely good thing!
The gag reflex causes the muscles within the throat to spasm in an attempt to expel foreign objects away from the airway and hopefully out of the mouth. Clever huh? 🎥 ~ Thanks for the #reelsvideo @elishafiorentino wifey and mama of @life_of_leo_f and founder of @socialmamacommunity @boostsocialteam @jess_rescueblue @rescueblue_littleaid 💙👶🏻🚑
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A Special Thank You To Our Friends At Wotnot, Supporting Rescueblue Since Day Dot!
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Book into a Rescueblue Little Aid Workshop and receive your complementary Wotnot goodies today!