First Aid for Motorcyclists

15/02/2026

Snap shot of the last few weeks and our training happening Australia wide

08/02/2026

Congratulations to the 41 people this weekend who completed our First Aid for Motorcyclists Motorcycle Crash Management training. These people all decided that your life matters

07/02/2026

07/02/2026

Trainer Assistant (Casual) — Melbourne/Victoria
About First Aid for Motorcyclists
First Aid for Motorcyclists delivers practical, scenario-based Motorcycle Crash Management training designed for real-world riding incidents. Our courses are hands-on, outdoors, and built around teamwork, confidence, and community.

The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Trainer Assistant to support our weekend courses across Melbourne/Victoria. This is a casual role and a seriously fun, hands-on way to get experience in a unique training niche.
This role is ideal if you:
• Have just completed your TAE40116 (or higher) and want to build real on-course experience, or
• Are in the middle of your TAE and want to learn how training days actually run, or
• Are thinking about becoming a first aid trainer and want to dip your toes in first to see if the training world (and doing your TAE) is for you.
You’ll work alongside experienced trainers in a vibrant, practical environment—helping courses run smoothly and supporting immersive scenarios that riders remember.

Course Schedule
• Courses run on Saturdays and Sundays
• Typically once per month, sometimes twice per month
• There may be occasional breaks of up to 2 months depending on scheduling
• Some travel to country Victoria locations may be required
Key Duties
• Assist with set up and pack up of training equipment
• Support the trainer throughout the day by resetting scenarios between activities
• Provide light assistance during scenarios (e.g., positioning props, supporting role-play elements, helping keep the flow moving)
• Help maintain a safe, positive, high-energy learning environment
What We’re Looking For
• TAE40116 completed (or higher) or currently studying toward it (or exploring whether it’s the right next step)
• Reliable, hands-on, and comfortable working outdoors
• Confident communicator who enjoys supporting groups
• Strong attention to detail (our scenarios are realistic and safety-focused)
Highly Recommended
• A genuine love of motorcycles
• You’re a rider or pillion (our training is 100% focused on Motorcycle Crash Management)
Why You’ll Love It
• Get practical experience in a unique, respected training niche
• Learn how real-world, scenario-based first aid training is delivered
• Be part of a mission-driven team focused on saving lives and building rider confidence
• Build a pathway into training at your own pace

How to Apply
Email your interest to deborah@fafm.org.au with:
• A brief intro about you and why this role interests you
• Your TAE status (completed / in progress / considering)
• Your location (Melbourne/Victoria) and weekend availability
• Any relevant experience (training, first aid, riding community involvement)

05/02/2026

We love feedback ...... thank you Tony

Tony Diep
Local Guide • 51 reviews • 30 photos
starstarstarstarstar 9 hours ago
I recently completed the First Aid for Motorcyclists – Motorcycle Crash Management course with Deborah from FAFM, and it was genuinely one of the most eye-opening and practical courses I’ve done.
What really stood out was the balance between in-class learning and realistic, hands-on simulation. You don’t just sit in a room absorbing theory. You put your jacket on, your helmet on, and you’re placed into scenarios that feel uncomfortably real — arriving at a crash scene in the middle of nowhere, realising someone has come off at speed, and understanding very quickly that seconds matter.
One of the biggest mindset shifts for me was learning how chaos actually unfolds at accident scenes. Deborah explained how often everyone assumes “someone else” has taken care of a task — only to realise minutes later that no one has called emergency services. Something as simple as clearly pointing to one person and saying “You — call emergency services now” can completely change the outcome. Clear delegation saves time, and time saves lives.
The course also covers practical roles people can take immediately: riders giving traffic warnings to slow approaching vehicles, others managing the scene, and understanding legal boundaries while still keeping everyone safe.
Another powerful example was burns. I had no idea that proper first aid for serious burns involves cooling with water for 20 minutes, which can mean around 180 litres of water — far more than anyone would realistically be carrying. Deborah walked us through how, in real life, this means asking passing cars for water and maintaining cooling continuously. These aren’t dramatic heroics — they’re simple, decisive actions that can make the difference between long-term injury and a far better recovery.
Throughout the course, Deborah teaches not just what to do, but how people actually behave under pressure — and how to cut through confusion with calm, clear action. She also emphasises when not to act, such as spinal care and helmet removal only when absolutely necessary.
Deborah delivers the material with clarity, authority, and genuine care. You leave the course more prepared, more confident, and far more aware of how quickly small decisions can affect someone’s quality of life forever.
Whether you ride regularly or only occasionally, this course should be considered essential. FAFM and Deborah are doing work that genuinely saves lives.
Highly recommended.

Oh yeah... Cory was alright too. We had to cut his shirt off to perform fake CPR. Sorry shirt.

03/02/2026

We love feedback, Thanks for the feedback from a participant in Victoria this last weekend.

Positive feedback
Customer Service, Offerings, Quality
Real life focus. No rushing over content. Tells it like it is. Breaks down barriers and creates a real perspective. Challenges and makes participants think. Best first aid course since 2001, and I do them every 2 years.
A lot to be said for having a motorcycle focus and a group that isn’t just there to tick a box. Great use of taxs and government grant money. Thankyou!

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02/02/2026

If you had the opportunity for a $50 course on the 22nd of Feb, would you attend, I am seeking expressions of interests to open up an additional day in Toowomba

These courses are part of the Ride to Zero funding program and also come with a First aid kit when you attend.

Post below if you are interested in booking only 10 places available.

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27/01/2026

Have You Seen GUS? is officially rolling out in South Australia!
South Australia — it’s happening. Have You Seen GUS? is now officially live, and our first GUS riders are about to hit the open roads in their bright GUS vests.

This is a statewide, community-driven motorcycle visibility campaign to help reduce SMIDSY crashes (“Sorry mate, I didn’t see you”) by reminding drivers to look for motorcycles, especially at intersections, merges, and lane changes.

Want to get involved?
There are a few ways you can help — and every single one matters:
1. Download the mobile app and log sightings / get involved
https://motorcycle-gus-inky.vercel.app/
2. Become a GUS rider (wear the vest and represent safe riding)
3. Sponsor the campaign or donate a prize for our monthly draws (voucher/product/service)
Your support helps keep the campaign running year-round.
4. Simply share the campaign across all your social channels and community groups (not just motorcycle groups) — the more drivers who see it, the more it works.

It takes a village to make a difference — let’s be that village. Let’s work together to reduce the road toll, increase awareness, and support better post-licence training for motorcyclists in South Australia.

Comment below or message us if you’d like to be involved as a rider, sponsor, prize donor, or supporter.

Spot a GUS rider? Log your sighting and enter to win prizes!

22/01/2026

Additional courses have now been listed for our ride to zero program

These are in Bundeburg and Gympie.

Each participant is only required to pay $50 per course and will also be provided with not only our amazing training, a First aid kit as well. (kit RRP $52)

You are receiving over $200 of value for only $50 and life saving riding skills to boot!

See our events tabs and book your place as they fill out fast!

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09/01/2026

5 Fatalities in South Australia already this year, it's not good enough. Tonight at Bike Night we are soft launching our have you seen Gus program. As the SA Govt and groups like RAA choose not to support Motorcyclists and Motorcycle road safety where we need it most, in more training, (instead they simply raise fee's to get your licence) we are funding this program ourselves. Any support you would like to give, please reach out. I want to reduce our road toll here in SA and Australia wide, and have more people trained in first aid, crash management and be able to ride more effectively by doing regular training. All these things will reduce the road toll, it is shown in other states to be effective. Let's bring it here to SA.

08/01/2026

we have a free course for you!
Thanks to the City of Sydney and the Road Transport for NSW You have the opportunity to attend our accredited Motorcycle Crash Management training and Provide first aid for FREE.

There are limited places available - so please only book if you are going to attend!

to book your space simply go here
https://reg.eventgate.com.au/Event/29717/Zetland-NSW-Motorcycle-Crash-Management-inc-011-PFA

The date is the 21st of February - More courses for NSW are listed on our website

Please note, not all of our training is subsidised. However all of our training is totally worth your time doing!