First Aid Accident & Emergency
First Aid Accident & Emergency – Official Defibrillator Supplier to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and parkrun Australia.
As a 100% Australian owned family business, our team are focused on saving lives, we do this by offering 5 star products and quality training.
As industry leaders, we are considered experts in Defibrillator Bundles and emergency training, we pride ourselves in teaching practical skills that are based on real life situations, this is essential for every student and helps them practice the new found skills in a situation.
Our courses teach people to perform in their own way in emergency situations. All our students leave the courses with confidence and the ability to handle critical situations, mentally as an individual or in a team capacity. One of our students was the Mayor of the Gold Coast- This is his story after training with us. GC Mayor Tom Tate, performs a successful resuscitation.
Our personalised service caters for small businesses, yet is large enough to look after national corporations. As a registered training organisation (RTO 32508), our training courses are nationally accredited and are personalised to workplaces throughout South East QLD and Northern NSW.
Our Philosophy and Mission
“Our mission is to educate and empower people in a fun and professional environment, teaching ordinary people how to apply first aid in extra ordinary situations.”
Australia’s BEST Defibrillator Packages and first aid equipment
First Aid Accident & Emergency are a platinum partner to STRYKER Australia and supply HeartSine and Lifepak defibrillators for Australian businesses and sporting clubs. Our customers include parkrun Australia, Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Accor Hotel Group, The STAR Casino, Land rover Jaguar and many more.
Our Company
First Aid Accident & Emergency was established in 2007 in response to a need for fun and innovative first aid training and equipment for workplaces.
First aid training wasn’t new at the time but our Director, Scott Whimpey, noticed that the majority of service providers were offering the standard long winded, outdated courses that seemed to just “go through the motions”.
We understand that one size does not fit all, our clients have different needs and requirements. We can tailor packages for your workplaces with training and equipment. We have a range of programs, online videos and resources for workplaces to assist with on going staff training.
Meet the FAAE Team
Scott Whimpey
Director | Defibrillators & Training
Scott Whimpey : Director of First Aid Accident & Emergency
Scott is a Gold Coast local, he attended Miami State High School and has been involved with surf club and first aid since 1986. Scott is a qualified medic and is actively involved in local community organisations, working and volunteering his time for organisations including parkrun Australia, The Kokoda Challenge, CONDEV Cares and most recently- Currumbin Special School where he donated training and a Defibrillator to the school.
Scott completes observation shifts with Critical Care Paramedics through QAS, and also attends observation shifts at Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital in the emergency departments.
Scott has advanced training in emergency tactical management and bleeding control as a level 5 TACMED qualification.
Director: Scott Whimpey
Scott has also driven the Defibrillator and first aid kit side of the business, after the FAAE team performed a resuscitation in 2015, he became focused on delivering the best quality Defib Bundles at affordable pricing for the Australian communities.
He also has a passion for Motorbikes, running, mountain biking and ultra-endurance events, supporting events with services and equipment.
Hi commitment to excellence is second to none where he has high level achievements in Ironman Triathlon, state and national distance running events and has a record time in the 96km Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge with the elite “Nike Hammer” Team. For the past 10 years he has been actively involved with the Kokoda Challenge and the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program, supplying equipment and delivering survival first aid training.
First Aid A&E pride themselves on the best quality Defibrillator Bundles, First Aid kits and Equipment.
And as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO23508) offer fun, professional and interactive first aid courses. If you need the most up to date workplace training, come and see why 100,000 Gold Coast people keep coming back.
Melanie Whimpey
Administration Manager
Mel is the Administration Manager for First Aid Accident & Emergency and has extensive experience within administration and bookings for some of the largest organisations on the Gold Coast.
Mel has a friendly can-do attitude with an eye for detail. Often referred to as the nerve centre behind FAAE, Mel is the go-to person for course bookings, accounts and any additional information regarding student information.
Emma Flesser
Administration Supervisor
Emma has been with FAAE since early 2014 and is a fabulous asset to the administration team. Emma has a vast knowledge of administration within the construction and project management industry having worked with some of the largest development groups on the Gold Coast. Emma was also part of the team that put Varsity Lakes Community Ltd and the Varsity Sports House on the map.
Wendy Sullivan
First Aid Trainer | Training Manager
Wendy is a qualified and experienced ship captain with her Master 5 ship masters and MED 3 qualifications and Open water diver cert.
Wendy has also successfully resuscitated one of her own students who suffered a cardiac arrest during one of her training courses.
She has spent years sailing commercial boats throughout Australian waters. With a background in offshore search and rescue operations with Volunteer Marine Rescue.
Trained in Tactical High Threat First Response, Stop The Bleed and Remote Area First Aid.
Wendy holds qualifications in First Aid in Remote Areas, Child Care First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation and Advanced First Aid and has recently completed her Mental Health First Aider qualification.
She is currently working towards completion of her Diploma in Paramedical Science.
Wendy has her TAE in Training and Assessment and has been a First Aid trainer with FAAE for 8 years. She loves sharing her skills in fun, informative and interactive training courses.
She is passionate about being able to equip people with the skills they require to help others in an emergency.
Josh Taylor
First Aid Trainer
Josh joined the FAAE team in 2016 and is a very familiar face around Currumbin Alley. Josh gained a huge amount of experience volunteering at Bondi Beach as a Surf Life Saver in his earlier years and went on to become a professional lifeguard here on the Gold Coast. Due to the seasonal aspects of lifeguarding, Josh also became a head instructor in outdoor recreation, leading groups through activity’s both out bush and in the ocean, this is where his passion for teaching flourished.
During his time as a lifeguard and surfing instructor Josh has rescued countless people caught in rips, treated suspected spinal injuries, life threatening bleeding and most recently assisted in saving the life of a Currumbin local. He also has experience in the building industry and enjoys DIY renovations.
Jim Atkinson
First Aid Trainer
Jim is a retired Advanced Care Paramedic with 20 years’ experience with the NSW Ambulance Service, 10 years with QAS and 3 years with a private paramedic.Jim has a vast array of first hand experience in acute care, trauma, cardiac arrest and defibrillation. Jim is also very proud of his involvement in successfully delivering 12 babies.
With Jim’s experience, he brings the ability to share experiences, how to take control in an emergency and deliver optimal first aid assistance in any given situation.He is most passionate about sharing his experiences and skills to all that attend FAAE for their first aid qualifications. It is Jim’s belief that everybody should have basic training in first aid to help those in our community.
Jim’s training and qualifications are extensive being qualified to Advanced Care level as well as Officer In Charge at Burleigh Heads Station. Jim has a Diploma in Paramedical Science and is fully qualified in Certificate 1V Training and Assessment.It is Jim’s and our belief that if you want to be trained by the best and have a fun, hands on experience in our first rate training programs, your only choice is FAAE.
Ebony Stringer
Administration
Ebony is Gold Coast born and raised, She attended Aquinas College and join the team here at First Aid Accident and Emergency in early 2019. She is motivated and energetic, becoming involved with the team as the Social media manager and working with the RTO team to deliver ultimate customer service experience.
Misty Nichols
Administration
Misty Joined the FAAE Team in late 2019 in a part time capacity. Misty has an extensive background in administration and training within RTO’s and New apprenticeship Centres, working with people to gain employment and skills in the Vocational, Education and Training Industry for many years.
Gina Kurki
Trainer
Gina has recently moved here to the Gold Coast to rekindle her love for the ocean & surfing. Coming from a paramedic background, she is very passionate and driven to educate the community on first aid and dealing medical emergencies. She studied a double degree in nursing and paramedics at QUT in Brisbane and then started her career working as a paramedic for London Ambulance Service, the busiest ambulance service in the world! She gained vital skills and amazing experiences from work and spent her days off exploring London and travelling to as many European countries as humanly possible.
During her time in the service she mentored trainee paramedics, including Emergency Technicians and University Paramedic students and thoroughly enjoyed the teaching aspect. She has now found the perfect way to combine her skills and knowledge with her love for teaching others. Once returned home, Gina worked as a registered nurse in Cardiology, and discovered she has a passion for all matters of the heart. She has also worked as a Medic, a Life Guard and volunteered as a Surf Life Saver at Palm Beach S. L. S. C.
Rachel Ferguson
Trainer
Rachel is enthusiastic about the health, wellness and fitness industry and loves to share this by educating others.
Rachel is a familiar face to the Gold Coast and plays at representative level in a variety of sporting fields. Rachel has previously represented Australia in an International Athletic Program and learnt alongside some many great sport heroes such as Cathy Freeman and Carl Lewis.
Of more recent years, Rachels passions include Touch Football, Obstacle Racing, Motorbike riding, Ultra-events, Yoga, and Meditation.
When Rachel is not playing sports, you can find her teaching CPR and First Aid and coaching sports to children in schools (both private and public sector) and local community sports associations.
Rachel holds qualifications in Dip of Fitness, Dip of Management, Dip of Business, Dip of Hospitality Management, Cert IV TAE and Australian Sports Commission Talent Coach. Rachel also holds Working with Children Blue Card, First Aid, Advanced First Aid, Child Care First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation and Low Voltage Rescue.
As an industry leader and with a strong background in education, hospital and health services and sports, you can guarantee all FAAE classes with Rachel are fun, educational, interactive and most of all entertaining!
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