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Baby & Child first aid workshops in newcastle, lake macquarie, central coast & hunter valley

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 & Child First Aid Workshops across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Central Coast & Hunter Valley.

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.
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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.
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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:

  • Expecting parents

  • New mums and dads

  • Grandparents

  • Foster carers

  • Nannies and babysitters

  • Early-years carers and educators

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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 & CHILD FIRST AID?

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.

The Sick Sense goes beyond standard first aid courses by teaching:

  • Paediatric-specific emergencies

  • Sickness recognition & deterioration

  • Respiratory distress red flags

  • Hydration and gastro scenarios

  • Fever management

  • Burns and injuries

  • Newborn safety

  • How to escalate and advocate for your child


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 & CHILD FIRST AID WORKSHOP NEAR YOU

Searching for:

  • Baby First Aid Newcastle

  • Child First Aid Lake Macquarie

  • Paediatric First Aid Central Coast

  • Baby CPR Hunter Valley

You’re in the right place.
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Join one of our in-person workshops and learn how to:

  • Act fast in emergencies

  • Communicate confidently with health professionals

  • Make calm, informed decisions

  • Spot early warning signs

  • Trust your instincts and tap into your Sick Sense

 

Tap into your own Sick Sense when it comes to your child’s health, feel prepared, not panicked.
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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.

Brendan

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