Start a community first aid and safety workshop business
Run short, non-accredited first aid and safety awareness sessions for parents, clubs and community groups.
- A$800-3.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
Short, friendly sessions on topics like baby and child first aid, choking, CPR basics and home safety. They are awareness workshops, not nationally recognised certificate courses.
Your first three steps
- Complete a current first aid and CPR course through an RTO so your own knowledge is up to date
- Plan a two-hour workshop, buy a few manikins and run a trial session with friends or a local parents' group
- Contact playgroups, sports clubs and community centres to offer a first session and ask for testimonials
Who pays
Parent groups, playgroups, sports clubs, community centres, aged care groups and families booking private sessions.
How it makes money
Per-person ticket price for open sessions, or a flat fee for a group or organisation booking.
Skills that help
- Clear, friendly teaching
- Up-to-date first aid knowledge
- Marketing to local groups
- Patience with beginners
Watch out for
- Do not describe workshops as accredited or issue certificates that imply national recognition, check the rules with ASQA
- Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
- Venue hire costs and any council approval if you run sessions from home
- If you work with children, check the working with children check rules in your state or territory
- Keep your own first aid training current and reference reputable guidelines
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Everything you need to start: community first aid and safety workshops
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start community first aid workshops?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $3,500, depending on equipment, insurance and venue hire. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on how many groups and private sessions you book.
Can I give certificates for non-accredited first aid workshops?
Do not describe workshops as accredited or issue certificates implying national recognition, and check the rules with ASQA. These sessions are awareness workshops, so be clear with customers about what they are.
What else should I check before running these workshops?
Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, venue hire costs and any council approval if you run sessions from home. If you work with children, check working with children check rules in your state or territory, and keep your own training current.
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