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Central West First Aid Training Specialists is located in Bathurst. Delivered by current AHPRA registered on road paramedics.

We provide accredited first aid and CPR training to individuals and businesses and service Bathurst and the surrounding areas.

13/04/2026

I’ve known our business has been growing. I can feel it in the days that are so full I barely sit down, in the constant buzz of training, calls, and planning. But seeing the numbers laid out makes it even more real.

February was a record month with 356 students completed (and it’s the shortest month), and March was even stronger with 515 students completed!

Year-to-date, we’ve completed 1180 students, compared with 51 at the same time last year, that’s insane growth!

Hitting 2,946 lifetime completions is such a milestone, and it’s a true reflection of the hard work, consistency, and care that goes into every day of this business.

Moments like this make me pause and reflect on the journey. The long days, the challenges, and the learning along the way, and I am so grateful for it all.

Thank you, Gavin Howard, for bringing our attention to these exciting insights. I am so proud of what we’ve built and even more excited for what’s ahead.

08/04/2026

What gives you energy?

For me, it’s running those big public courses. Knowing that members of my community are reaching out to learn life-saving skills, and that I can help empower them, is incredibly rewarding.

What I love about these sessions is the variety. Earlier this year, one of our public courses was attended by local businesses like Intent Rail & Civil, Ontrack Ag, Central West Plumbing & Gasfitting, and Glenray, as well as paramedic students from Charles Sturt University, and everyday members of the public.

The mix of people leads to such interesting discussions and a huge variety of questions.

At the end of the day, just knowing I’m contributing to a safer local community gives me so much energy. That’s why we do what we do!

03/04/2026

PSA to all the partners who dread the start of football season…

As someone who isn’t exactly a football lover, but is married to a very dedicated fan, it honestly feels like the season runs from January 1st to December 30th. You get one day off… and then it starts all over again.

During the season there are games Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Then come the highlight reels on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Add in the talkback shows, the analysis panels, the debates… and suddenly it’s football, all the time.

And if, like me, you’re married to someone who makes excellent use of their Kayo Sports subscription, and has ensured the children are fully indoctrinated into the football way of life from a very early age, I just want to say:

I see you. I hear you. You are not alone.

Stay strong.

01/04/2026

Do not do CPR with your foot.

It might sound obvious, but recently we’ve heard this mentioned several times in training sessions. People are being told that if they get tired performing CPR, they can continue compressions using their foot.

This is not correct.

As current on-road Paramedics, we teach CPR in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines, which emphasise the importance of maintaining the correct rate, depth, and overall quality of compressions.

Effective CPR requires controlled, consistent compressions delivered with your hands – not your foot.

If you become too fatigued to continue performing high-quality CPR, that is actually listed within the guidelines as an acceptable reason to stop resuscitation efforts (particularly in situations where there is no one else to take over).

Good CPR is about quality over quantity.

Poor-quality compressions can reduce the chance of a positive outcome.

If you’ve heard this advice before in older training, you’re not alone, but it’s one of those myths we’re always quick to correct.

30/03/2026

We’re thrilled to share that after working with Panther’s Club in Bathurst for some time, from March onwards they have become our exclusive venue for all public courses!

A huge thank you to Mark Burns, Narelle Albon, Hannah Cross, and the whole team for their unwavering support, they really know how to support local.

We’re also grateful for their trust in us, from training their staff to providing their first aid equipment. Excited for what’s ahead together!

27/03/2026

Our Operations Manager is a true jack of all trades, someone who plays such an important role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. That kind of versatility is exactly what makes our team work so well.

And there is no better example of that than the fact that she not only shows up each day to support our team, but she’s also written a children’s book.

It’s such a wonderful achievement, and a really special example of the many talents people bring beyond their day-to-day roles.

Proud to have such incredible people as part of our village.

25/03/2026

Some more great photos from our training with , focusing on the simulation and extraction work, which is a major priority in their training program.

For the team working at the long wall, the reality is that if an incident occurs, they may be an hour or more away from getting an ill or injured person to the surface. That means they need more than just assessment skills, they also need to be confident in safely packaging and extracting a patient, while keeping their injury or illness front of mind throughout the process.

This is a key focus of the training we deliver with the team. Using the simulation SMV on site allows us to run realistic mock scenarios, helping participants put their skills into practice in a controlled, practical environment.

23/03/2026

We spend a lot of time working in high-risk environments, coal mines and industrial sites. While they’re incredibly interesting places to train, a little bit of dirt and grime is just part of the job. And honestly, we don’t mind that at all.

But every now and then, we get to run a session in a nice clean boardroom… and I finally get to wear my white t-shirt!

A nice change of pace, but the focus is always the same, practical, hands-on training that matters where it counts.

20/03/2026

There are sacrifices that come with running your own business and building something you truly believe in, especially when you’re working towards something bigger than just today.

Recently, that’s meant being away for some really big milestones, a birthday, the excitement of a new dance class, settling in to school. Some key moments you can’t quite get back.

We wouldn’t change the way this business has grown, or what it’s becoming. What we are building is about more than the day-to-day, it’s about creating something meaningful, lasting and rooted in purpose.

But just as much as building that legacy matters, so does making time to pause, check in and celebrate those milestones.

We are so incredibly grateful for the village around us who step in, supports us and makes it possible to keep showing up, both at work and at home.

And a special thank you to my step-dad for secretly capturing this small but incredibly important moment of connection. These are the moments that matter.

18/03/2026

Recently, we had training with RSL Club Ltd alongside staff from Portland RSL, delivering a mix of CPR Only, Provide First Aid, and Advanced Resuscitation & Oxygen Therapy.

Bathurst RSL shared that they have clientele who use oxygen regularly, so ensuring their team is confident using oxygen equipment was a priority. It was wonderful to hear their feedback on the quality of our equipment, particularly the tourniquet trainer, wound packing simulator, and light-up manikins.

The team really valued the hands-on learning environment our equipment creates, making training more engaging, practical, and memorable than experiences they’ve had in the past.

A big thank you to their HR team for organising the session. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

16/03/2026

Pelvic binders are a crucial first aid tool because pelvic injuries can be life-threatening and often completely invisible.

That’s why we created our pelvic binder pack: one pack that gives you everything you need, including the pelvic binder itself and a photo showing the correct placement.

In real emergencies, when fight-or-flight responses can make it hard to recall training, visual cues can make all the difference. A pelvic binder is only useful if it’s applied correctly.

These packs were originally developed for a specific site following an incident involving a serious pelvic injury, and are now supplied to many of the sites we work with. We can create site-specific solutions for you too.

We’re more than just trainers. We’re also first aid equipment suppliers and we’re here to create a bespoke experience for you and your team. Reach out if you’d like to discuss what your workplace needs.

Address

Bathurst, NSW
2795

Telephone

+61437437833

Website

https://www.centralwestfirstaidtraining.com.au/

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