On Tuesday, May, 30, The Sisterhood Project held a fundraiser at Little V.I.P’s childcare centre in Maidstone, on Tuesday, May 30, to teach parents some vital First Aid skills.
The event saw 10 parents learn child CPR and choking First Aid, while also raising money the group.
The Sisterhood Project is a not-for-profit organisation that provides free child first aid courses to vulnerable parents and carers.
Co-founder Skye Larson said that the charity is still in its infancy but has already seen so much support and encouragement.
“We are so grateful to Little V.I.P’s and all the parents and carers that came to support our fundraiser.”
“…It’s great to be able to teach more parents these vital skills while also raising funds to help those who can’t afford it,” she said.
Tania Abela, Centre Director at Little V.I.P’s said they were pleased to support a locally owned charity that is helping vulnerable parents.
“Skye is a local resident and we think what her and her sister are doing is incredible and will help so many parents,” she said.
Skye and her sister Grace, a paediatric intensive care nurse, started The Sisterhood Project as a way to break down the barriers many parents and carers face when trying to access First Aid courses.
“Baby and Child First Aid is an essential skill that can mean the difference between life and death when your child is injured, but is not affordable and accessible to everyone,” said Ms Larson.
“…First Aid training is widely available in Victoria, but it can be very expensive, some can be as high as $140.”
First Aid can provide parents with the skills to stabilise their child until emergency medical services arrive, and could prevent rapid deterioration, potentially saving their life.
Jennifer Pittorino
