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As part of their First Aid learning, Calrossy Anglican School’s Stage 3 students recently took part in a hands-on CPR training session on the William Cowper Campus. The training is part of the NSW CPR Program, delivered in partnership with the Royal Life Saving Society NSW, which aims to equip young people across the state with practical emergency response skills.
Designed to help students respond safely and confidently in real-life situations, the session covered:
- The DRSABC procedure (Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR)
- Introduction to defibrillators (AEDs) – how they work and when they’re used
- Safe and calm communication with Triple Zero (000), including common dispatcher questions
- Assessment questions like “Can you squeeze my hand?” and “What’s your name?” to check for responsiveness
- Differences between adult, child and baby/infant CPR
- Body positioning and compression technique, practised on mannequins
- Recovery position demonstration – with students practising this on each other under supervision
The session was led by Cameron McFarlane, a qualified aquatic lifeguard and surf lifesaver who shared his real-world experiences and asked thoughtful questions about his time in surf lifesaving and what it’s like to perform CPR in real situations.
Cameron shared that he has performed CPR six times in his career and spoke about the importance of staying calm under pressure and following each step clearly and safely.
There was also discussion around CPR in movies and television, with students asking whether the dramatic scenes they’ve seen on screen reflect what happens in real life. Cameron helped separate fact from fiction, explaining how real CPR differs in timing, intensity and outcome.
Through this training, students not only developed valuable First Aid knowledge but also built their understanding of how small actions—like checking for a response or calling for help—can make a real difference in someone’s life.
