Valkyrie Aegis Program: Empowering Students With Lifesaving Skills

Aegis – The Shield of Protection

In ancient mythology, the Aegis was a legendary shield of divine power, an impenetrable defence that protected warriors in battle. Today, the Valkyrie Aegis Program equips Year 10 and 11 students with lifesaving first aid skills so they can become that shield for their friends, family, and community in critical moments.

When emergencies strike, every second counts, and knowing how to respond can save a life. The Valkyrie Aegis Program is a dedicated initiative designed to bring first aid education directly to the classroom, equipping students with critical skills and the confidence to act in a crisis.

Program Overview

The Valkyrie First Aid Aegis Program is designed to equip Year 10 and 11 students with practical, lifesaving skills at a time when they are gaining more independence, whether driving, socialising, or spending time away from adult supervision.

Our goal is simple: to create a generation of young people who are confident and capable of looking after themselves and each other in critical moments. With a strong focus on real-world scenarios such as car crashes and drug/alcohol overdoses, the program goes beyond theory to build genuine confidence and competence.

We offer two flexible delivery options so schools can choose what best suits their students and timetable:

The full nationally recognised HLTAID011 Provide First Aid course (including CPR), or
A shorter Practical Skills & Awareness Program consisting of multiple targeted face-to-face sessions with no online component or formal qualification.

Delivered through our mobile training setup directly at your school, both options are designed to minimise disruption while maximising engagement. In the pilot phase (2026–2027) we aim to reach 500–1,000 students across Gold Coast schools, with plans to expand statewide as the program grows.

Program Options

The Valkyrie First Aid Aegis Program offers two flexible options for Year 10 and 11 students, designed to equip young people with practical lifesaving skills as they gain independence.

Option 1: Full Accredited First Aid Course (HLTAID011)

Nationally recognised HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (includes CPR and Basic Emergency Life Support).
Hybrid delivery: Online theory + hands-on practical session at your school.
Students receive an official Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.
Ideal for schools wanting formal certification.

Option 2: Practical Skills & Awareness Program

For schools looking for a more flexible, no-homework approach, we now offer multiple practical 50–60 minute sessions focused purely on real-world skills. No online theory, no formal qualification.

Session Topics Include:

Drug and alcohol overdose awareness and how to look after a friend
Injury management with a focus on catastrophic bleeding control
Car crash response and managing casualties at the scene

These hands-on sessions are delivered face-to-face by our veteran and first responder instructors. We can schedule them to suit your timetable (e.g. same class for a set time three consecutive weeks, then rotate groups) with minimal disruption.

Important Note: This option (2) is skills and awareness training only. No qualification or Statement of Attainment is issued.

Skills Students Learn

Depending on which program option your school chooses, students will gain practical, relevant first aid knowledge tailored to real-life situations they may face as young adults.

Full Accredited Course (HLTAID011)

Students complete the nationally recognised HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (which includes HLTAID009 Provide CPR and HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support). This comprehensive course covers:

How to contact emergency services (000) quickly and effectively
Assessing and responding to critical situations with calm and confidence
Performing CPR and using an AED
Management of allergies, anaphylaxis and asthma
Bleeding and injury management
Burns and heat injury treatments
Management of envenomation, poisoning and overdose
Psychological impacts: Understanding and addressing the emotional impact of emergencies
and more..

Practical Skills & Awareness Program

This shorter, hands-on format focuses on the most critical real-world scenarios without online theory or formal assessment. Students will learn:

Drug and alcohol overdose recognition and how to support a friend
Injury management with strong emphasis on catastrophic bleeding control
Car crash response, assessing scenes and managing casualties
Core emergency response principles (contacting 000, staying calm, basic life support)
Practical skills for common youth-related incidents
Confidence to act and help others in a crisis

In both options, our experienced veteran and first responder instructors deliver engaging, practical training to build real confidence and competence.

Flexible Delivery

Our mobile setup brings all equipment to your school. Whether you choose the full accredited course or the shorter practical sessions, we tailor the delivery to fit your timetable - during class time, after school, or across multiple short sessions.

Book Valkyrie First Aid for Your School

We’re now accepting expressions of interest for both program options across Gold Coast schools.

Let’s build a generation of young people who are confident and ready to help when it matters