Handle emergencies with baby and child first aid skills, be prepared when childhood illness strikes, and communicate and advocate like a pro.
Expert-led Baby and Child First Aid Workshops across Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast.
While we can’t prevent every childhood illness or accident, we can empower you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to act quickly, stay calm and make informed decisions when it matters most.
At The Sick Sense, we specialise in Baby and Child First Aid Workshops designed specifically for parents and carers across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley.
Founded and led by a Paediatric Nurse Consultant with over 13 years of frontline experience, and taught by other Paediatric-specialised Critical Care Registered Nurses, our face-to-face workshops give families practical, real-world training in recognising childhood illness, responding to emergencies, and knowing when and how to escalate.
Expert Led Paediatric First Aid Training for Families
Our baby and child first aid courses are created for:
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Expecting parents
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New mums and dads
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Grandparents
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Foster carers
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Nannies and babysitters
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Early-years carers and educators
Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or refreshing your skills, The Sick Sense workshops provide hands-on paediatric first aid training you can trust. Delivered locally in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Central Coast and Hunter Valley.
Why choose The Sick Sense for Baby and Child First Aid?
We go beyond standard first aid courses by teaching:
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Paediatric-specific emergencies
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Sickness recognition and deterioration
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Respiratory distress red flags
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Hydration and gastro scenarios
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Fever management
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Burns and injuries
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Newborn safety
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How to escalate and advocate for your child
Worried when your child gets sick? Unsure which symptoms are red flags? Want confidence with CPR, choking, burns or a fever at 2am? You’re not alone and you don’t have to work it out on your own.
This is real-life baby and child first aid education, delivered by paediatric nurses who understand both medicine and parenthood.
Join a Face to Face Baby and Child First Aid Workshop near you
Are you searching for:
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Baby First Aid Newcastle
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Child First Aid Lake Macquarie
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Paediatric First Aid Central Coast
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Baby CPR Hunter Valley
Join one of our in-person workshops and learn how to:
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Act fast in emergencies
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Communicate confidently with health professionals
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Make calm, informed decisions
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Spot early warning signs
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Trust your instincts and tap into your Sick Sense
Know exactly what to do in the first 60 seconds of your child's emergency.
Learn from a Paediatric Nurse Consultant with 14 years of emergency experience.
Stop second guessing yourself every time your child gets sick.
BOOK YOUR SPOT IN OUR WORKSHOP!
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All from the comfort of home
Starting solids soon and not sure where to begin? The Starting Solids and First Aid online course by Hera Nutrition and Sick Sense is designed for parents and carers who want clear, practical guidance without being overwhelmed. Learn how to recognise true signs of readiness beyond age, choose the best first foods for your baby and introduce allergens with confidence. This comprehensive online baby feeding and first aid course also covers choking first aid, what is normal versus when to seek help, and essential baby, infant and child first aid skills. Because starting solids is not just about what to feed, it is about keeping your child safe, supported and thriving every step of the way.
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Paediatric & Pregnancy Dietitian & Nutritionist at Hera Nutrition
Meet Ilana Lawrence, the 2026 AusMumpreneur Health Business Winner.
Ilana Lawrence is the Founder of The Sick Sense and BCP Hub, and the proud 2026 AusMumpreneur Health Business Winner. This national award recognises her outstanding contribution to children's health education and her commitment to empowering families and professionals with practical, evidence based guidance.
As a Paediatric Specialised Nurse Consultant, Ilana has built The Sick Sense to give parents the confidence to recognise, respond and make informed decisions when their child is unwell. Her passion for making trusted health education more accessible has helped thousands of Australian families feel more confident navigating childhood illness.
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Illy gave us confidence to assess our newborn and develop our ‘sick sense’ we learnt when is the right time to get to the ED vs the GP.
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