The Somerset Regional Council is hosting free first aid information sessions for older residents in Fernvale, Queensland, during Term 1, 2026. These workshops are designed to help seniors and their carers gain the skills and confidence needed to manage medical emergencies—such as falls, burns and cardiac events—before an ambulance arrives.
The program is scheduled to be held at the Fernvale Community Hall (with some sessions possibly at the Fernvale Indoor Sports Centre) to support the growing number of retirees in the local area. Somerset Regional Council is engaging the Fernvale & Surrounds Social Group, a key local stakeholder that may help recruit participants and connect the program with the target demographic.
According to Somerset Regional Council, the goal is to ensure no senior feels helpless in a crisis by giving practical skills for everyday situations. The hands-on sessions will focus on common household emergencies that can occur at home or in the community.
These workshops are non-accredited information sessions intended for practical learning rather than formal workplace certification. By concentrating on the first few minutes of a medical emergency, the council hopes to help residents stay safer while waiting for professional medical help.
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