General News
17 May, 2025
Free first aid courses for disaster events
PEOPLE willing to provide first aid in the event of a disaster can get free first aid training from Tablelands Regional Council.
The council is hosting free nationally accredited courses for community disaster teams and community members willing to provide first aid during a disaster.
“This nationally accredited course will build capacity to provide first aid until emergency services arrive,” Local Disaster Management Group Chair Mayor Rod Marti said.
“First aid skills are critical and we want to equip our community with the abilities and knowledge to provide help in any situation.
“This will increase our resilience and reduce our dependence on emergency services, who can be overstretched during large scale events.”
Courses are available across the region so those who are interested can submit an expression of interest by going to www.trc.qld.gov.au/first-aid-training by Monday 2 June.
The courses will all be held in June in Atherton, Herberton, Kairi, Millaa Millaa, Mt Garnet, Ravenshoe and Yungaburra.
