HIF is supporting First Nations children to learn first aid through our partnership with St John WA and with support from Binar Futures.
Conducting training at Moorditj Noongar Community College in Midland on Monday in August, the College has a long-standing partnership with Binar Futures, which also runs a popular weekly homework class supported by HIF.
HIF CEO Justin James said it was particularly meaningful to see two key community partnerships supported by HIF come together.
Our partnerships with Binar Futures and St John WA promote community health equity and first aid awareness in schools,” Mr James said.
This training could ultimately help save lives. First aid is a great skill to learn from a young age and helps create positive futures for First Nations children and their communities.”
Binar Futures is a not-for-profit sport, education and leadership organisation that supports Indigenous youth in Western Australia.
St John WA (SJWA) is Western Australia’s primary provider of high-quality ambulance and first aid services for the welfare of the community for more than 120 years.
SJWA’s First Aid Focus is a free in-school program offering age-appropriate first aid classes for students ranging from pre-kindy to Year 12, ensuring they are empowered to take the right steps to save a life in the event of a healthcare emergency.
“St John WA, with HIF’s generous support are teaching young First Nations children the importance of looking after one another,” Angel Robins, SJWA Sustainability Manager, said.
“It’s important that this first aid is culturally appropriate, which is why we involve First Nations elders in the training, to keep it meaningful and engaging for how they would use it in their everyday lives.”
“Moorditj and Binar share a common vision to ensure children are well supported to be lifelong learners, proud of their culture and building a strong future for themselves, their families and their community,” Adam Desmond, Founder & Executive Director Binar Futures said.
Photo Credit: Janaya and Keedesha from Moorditj Noongar Community College in Midland.