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CareFlight delivered a free Trauma Care Workshop in Eungella on 21 June, providing community members and first responders with practical, potentially lifesaving training in pre-hospital emergency care. Photos supplied
Community members and first responders were given the opportunity to gain practical, potentially lifesaving skills at a free Trauma Care Workshop delivered by CareFlight on Sunday, 21 June in Eungella.
The initiative provided pre-hospital trauma care training designed for everyday Australians, with no prior experience or qualifications required to participate.
The workshop formed part of CareFlight’s ongoing commitment to strengthening community capacity in responding to medical emergencies, particularly in the critical minutes before paramedics arrive.
Participants were guided through practical and theory-based learning aimed at building confidence and capability in trauma situations, with a focus on improving patient outcomes in emergency scenarios where immediate action can make a significant difference.
CareFlight’s Trauma Care Workshops are delivered by experienced doctors, paramedics and nurses, combining simulation-based training with essential clinical knowledge. The program is designed to be accessible to a wide range of participants, including volunteer first responders and members of the public seeking to better prepare for emergencies.
Head of Education and Training, Margarita Obeid, touched on the importance of accessible emergency training for regional areas.
“When a medical emergency happens, help can sometimes be hours away especially in rural and remote communities.
“Often the first people to arrive at the scene will be the local teacher, farmer, mechanic or another community member who is part of a volunteer emergency response team. It is in these situations that the first responders need to know how to sustain a life.
“The action taken in the first few minutes can mean the difference between life and death with appropriate treatment during this time significantly improving the final outcome of the patient.”
The training was offered at no cost, supported through donations from individuals and businesses, and reflects CareFlight’s broader mission to increase access to lifesaving education across Australia.
By building skills within local communities, the program aims to strengthen the chain of survival, particularly in regional and remote areas where emergency response times can be longer and bystanders are often first on scene.
The workshop provided participants with a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in trauma care within a structured and supportive learning environment.
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