Brisbane Central First Aid Volunteers Inc

Brisbane Central First Aid Volunteers Inc is a dedicated volunteer organisation composed of trained first aiders and medics committed to serving the central Brisbane community. This group brings together individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, including business, health care, training, IT, finance, safety, and security, united by a shared passion for supporting local community groups and events through professional, affordable first aid services.

Mission and Vision

The organisation’s mission is to provide reliable, professional first aid support to community groups, charitable organisations, and major events within Brisbane. Their vision is to foster a safer community by ensuring that trained first aid volunteers are readily available to assist at a wide range of public gatherings, promoting health and safety for all participants.

Main Objectives

• Deliver high-quality first aid and medical services at community events and activities.
• Support local charitable organisations and community groups by offering low-cost first aid coverage.
• Enhance volunteer skills through ongoing training and professional development.
• Reinvest all fees collected into improving equipment, uniforms, training, and first aid supplies.
• Encourage community involvement and volunteerism in first aid services.

Benefiting Groups

The services primarily benefit a broad spectrum of the community, including:

• Event organisers of school fetes, sporting events, fun runs, and music festivals.
• Local charitable organisations and community groups requiring first aid support.
• Participants and patrons attending public events who need immediate medical assistance.
• The wider Brisbane community seeking safer environments at public gatherings.

Types of Services and Activities

• Provision of first aid and medical support at various community events such as markets, triathlons, parades, and council events.
• Deployment of volunteers including medics, registered health care professionals, paramedics, and advanced first aid practitioners.
• Collaboration with event organisers to ensure comprehensive first aid coverage tailored to event needs.
• Continuous training and skill development for volunteers to maintain high standards of care.

Brisbane Central First Aid Volunteers Inc operates as a not-for-profit charity, reinvesting all resources to maintain and enhance their capacity to serve the community effectively. Their commitment ensures that first aid is accessible, professional, and community-driven.