Training at Landcare SJ, Paterson Street
REACHAU's Mundijong sessions are hosted at Landcare SJ Inc on Paterson Street. This is a working community hub used by farmers, volunteers, and Shire workers, which makes it the most appropriate training venue in the district for a community that genuinely works the land.
Landcare SJ has invested in professional-grade safety equipment on-site including a MINDRAY C1A Fully-Automatic AED, a Modulator First Aid Kit with colour-coded modules, and a premium snake bite kit. This equipment is available for use during training sessions at this venue.
First Aid for the Heart of the Shire
Mundijong is the administrative and agricultural centre of the Serpentine-Jarrahdale Shire, and it has a risk profile that reflects that directly. Large-scale farming and livestock handling. Equine facilities with thousands of horses across the Shire. The Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale headquarters on Paterson Street. The Tonkin Highway Extension Alliance bringing an influx of civil construction workers. And a community that knows, from the Pruden Road fire in February 2026, exactly what it looks like when an emergency arrives faster than help can.
REACHAU is not a visiting provider here. This is the community Britt lives and works in. That changes both what gets taught and how it gets taught.
Agriculture and Livestock
Large-scale farming, the legacy of the Mundijong Saleyards, and livestock handling all carry elevated risks of crush injuries, machinery trauma, and remote location emergencies far from emergency services.
Equine Facilities
Thousands of horses across the Shire mean equine-related injuries are a statistically significant local risk. Falls, kicks, and crush events are high-energy trauma incidents that require confident first aid response.
Shire Administration
The Shire of SJ headquarters and public service workers on Paterson Street require regular HLTAID011 and CPR renewals. On-site delivery close to the town centre is the most efficient option.
Civil Construction
The Tonkin Highway Extension Alliance and METRONET-related works are bringing a large influx of civil construction workers to the district, all of whom require current site-compliant first aid certification.
Which Course Does Mundijong Need?
| Who You Are | Recommended Course | The Mundijong Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers and lifestyle block owners | HLTAID013 |
First aid for when help is further away than just down the road. Properties in the Shire may face 20 or more minutes before an ambulance arrives. HLTAID013 is built for exactly this scenario. |
| Equine facility owners and stable staff | HLTAID011 HLTAID014 |
High-energy trauma from falls, kicks, and crush events. Scene safety with a distressed animal. Managing spinal injuries and shock in an environment where the next step is always calling 000 and stabilising until they arrive. |
| Shire workers and council staff | HLTAID011 |
Compliance-ready training delivered right here on Paterson Street. WorkSafe WA standard for all designated first aiders in government and public service roles. |
| Civil construction and Tonkin crews | HLTAID011 |
Stay compliant before heading to the Tonkin Extension job. Covers site trauma, severe bleeding, heat stress, and managing casualties while emergency services navigate roadworks delays. |
| Landcare volunteers and community members | HLTAID011 |
Working in bushland and semi-remote settings with snakes, machinery, and heat risk. First aid skills matched to the actual conditions Landcare volunteers encounter on working days. |
This is the section I teach differently here compared to any other location in my delivery area. In Mundijong and across the Serpentine-Jarrahdale Shire, equine and agricultural incidents are not edge-case scenarios. They are a real and regular part of community life. The training has to reflect that.
Equestrian incidents account for thousands of hospitalisations across Australia each year. The 15 to 19 age group has the highest rates, but the injuries are not limited by age. What makes equine trauma different from most other first aid scenarios is the energy involved and the additional scene management challenge of a distressed or loose animal.
You cannot help a casualty if the horse is still panicked and the area is not safe. Before you approach a fallen rider, the horse must be caught, secured, or moved out of the immediate area by someone who knows how to handle it. In Mundijong, that is usually someone at the facility. Your role as the first aider is to assess the casualty and provide care once the scene is safe. Do not rush past this step.
Head and Spinal Trauma
56 percent of fatal horse-related incidents result from falls. The majority involve blunt force trauma. Always treat a fallen rider as having a potential spinal injury until ruled out by paramedics. Keep the casualty as still as possible and do not remove a riding helmet unless airway management requires it.
Crush Injuries
Being stepped on, pinned, or rolled on by a 500kg animal can cause internal bleeding and crush syndrome even without obvious external wounds. The casualty may appear more stable than they are. Call 000 immediately and monitor closely for deterioration in consciousness, breathing, and skin colour.
Livestock and Machinery
Cattle handling and heavy farm machinery carry similar high-energy trauma risks. Fractures, severe lacerations, and entrapments require immediate bleeding control, shock management, and calm communication with 000 operators who will ask specific questions about the mechanism of injury.
Snake Bites on Properties
Dugites and Tiger Snakes are common in the Shire, particularly during land clearing. Apply pressure immobilisation immediately. Keep the casualty completely still. Call 000 and do not cut, suck, or wash the bite site. Venom on the skin helps identify the species at hospital.
97% Bushfire Prone: First Aid Skills for Mundijong's Fire Season
The Pruden Road fire in February 2026 was not a surprise to anyone who lives here. It spread across 90 hectares and crossed South Western Highway. The community debrief that followed raised real questions about evacuation access and communication. First aid readiness is part of that conversation.
Approximately 97 percent of the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale is declared bushfire prone. For Mundijong residents, bushfire readiness is not a seasonal task. It is a year-round reality. The first aid component of that readiness focuses on three things: burn management, smoke inhalation, and heat-related collapse during evacuation or active response.
Burn Management
Cool the burn under cool running water for a minimum of 20 minutes. Do not use ice, butter, or any other substance. Remove jewellery near the burn before swelling begins. Cover with a non-stick dressing. Call 000 for burns larger than a palm, burns to the face or airway, or any burn on a child.
Smoke Inhalation
Move the casualty to fresh air immediately. Position upright if conscious and breathing. Assist with any prescribed inhalers for respiratory conditions. Call 000 even if the person appears stable. Smoke inhalation damage can develop over hours after the exposure event.
Heat-Related Collapse
For heatstroke, aggressive cooling is the priority. Move to shade, remove excess clothing, and apply cool packs to the neck, armpits, and groin. Do not give fluids to an unconscious person. Call 000 immediately. For heat exhaustion, move to a cool environment, hydrate slowly if conscious, and monitor closely.
HLTAID013: First Aid When Help Is Not Just Down the Road
HLTAID011 is the workplace standard and the right starting point for most people. But for farmers, lifestyle block owners, and rural property workers in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale Shire, the distance from major trauma hospitals means there are situations where managing a casualty for 20 or more minutes is not a worst-case scenario. It is just Tuesday.
HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Sites is designed exactly for this. It extends the HLTAID011 skill set with extended casualty monitoring, vital signs assessment, improvised equipment, and casualty communication protocols for when you have to hold the situation together longer than standard first aid assumes. Contact Britt to arrange HLTAID013 delivery for your property or organisation.
"Local supporting local. REACHAU does not just deliver training in Mundijong. We are part of this community, and the training reflects that."
Courses Available in Mundijong
Sessions run at Landcare SJ on Paterson Street. On-site delivery is available across the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale including rural properties, farms, equine facilities, and Shire worksites.
Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Required annually. Covers adult and infant CPR, AED operation, and rescue breaths. The minimum for Shire staff and community members needing annual compliance.
3 to 4 hours practical. The workplace standard for Shire workers, construction crews, equine staff, and community volunteers. Covers CPR, AED, snake bite, severe bleeding, shock, burns, fractures, and heat emergencies.
5 hours face-to-face. Same qualification with more scenario time, including rural and equine-specific content. Best for first-time learners and community members. $170 per person.
Specifically recommended for Mundijong property owners, farmers, and equine operators. Extends HLTAID011 with extended casualty care, vital signs monitoring, improvised equipment, and managing incidents where emergency services are a significant distance away.
For safety officers, equine facility supervisors, and construction team leaders needing to coordinate a response across a complex scene with multiple casualties.
Training at Landcare SJ, Mundijong
Local Supporting Local
Every other location page on this site is a place REACHAU visits. Mundijong is different. It is home. That means the training is not built from research and briefing notes. It is built from living in the same community, knowing the same roads, watching the same smoke on the horizon, and understanding the specific weight of being the person who has to act when something goes wrong on a property that is 20 minutes from the nearest ambulance station.
For group bookings across the Shire, Britt can work around farm seasons, mustering schedules, and the realities of rural rostering in a way that a visiting provider simply cannot. Contact Britt directly to discuss what your property, facility, or organisation needs.
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Essential reading for anyone living or working in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale. Covers snake bite response, why pressure immobilisation is correct for dugite and tiger snake bite but not for spider bites, and the common mistakes that cost time in a real envenomation emergency.
What the Community Says
The way Britt presented our course was amazing. A lot of staff have short attention spans and the way she asked questions made them feel at ease.
Britt was amazing to do CPR refresher with. Very knowledgeable in her field and I would not hesitate to do any First Aid or CPR through her again.
Britt's personality and down to earth approach made for a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment.
Common Questions About First Aid in Mundijong
Where do sessions run in Mundijong?
Training is held at Landcare SJ on Paterson Street, Mundijong. This venue has professional AED and first aid equipment on-site and is used by the community for exactly this kind of practical training. On-site delivery is also available for farms, equine facilities, and rural properties across the Shire.
What is HLTAID013 and do I need it as a farmer or property owner?
HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Sites extends HLTAID011 with skills for managing a casualty for extended periods when emergency services are a significant distance away. It covers extended casualty monitoring, vital signs, improvised equipment, and communication when there is limited mobile coverage. For property owners in the Shire where ambulance response times can exceed 20 minutes, it is the most appropriate qualification. It is also the right course for anyone who works on remote sites or travels through areas with limited emergency service coverage.
What should I know about snake bite first aid in the Mundijong area?
Dugites and Tiger Snakes are both present in the Shire, particularly during land clearing. The correct response for any Australian snake bite is pressure immobilisation applied immediately from the bite site toward the heart, keeping the casualty completely still and calling 000. Do not cut, suck, wash the site, or apply a tourniquet. Venom residue on the skin helps hospital staff identify the species and administer the correct antivenom. This is covered in every HLTAID011 and HLTAID013 session.
What is the correct first aid for a horse-related injury?
Scene safety first. Before approaching a fallen rider, the horse must be caught or moved by someone at the facility who is able to handle it safely. Once the scene is safe, approach the casualty and treat them as having a potential spinal injury until paramedics confirm otherwise. Do not remove a riding helmet unless airway management requires it. Call 000 immediately and provide a clear description of the mechanism of injury. Monitor for deterioration in consciousness, breathing, and circulation while waiting for help to arrive.
Can you deliver training at our farm or rural property?
Yes. On-site delivery across the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale is a core part of how REACHAU operates. Britt can deliver at your farm, stables, or rural property, and can schedule around your operational calendar including farm seasons and mustering rosters. Contact Britt to discuss group size, course selection, and a date that works.
What first aid skills are most relevant after the Pruden Road bushfire?
The community debrief following the February 2026 fire highlighted evacuation access and communication as key concerns. From a first aid perspective, the most relevant skills are burn management (cool running water for a minimum of 20 minutes), smoke inhalation response (move to fresh air, call 000 even if the person seems to recover), and heat-related collapse during exertion or evacuation. All three are covered in HLTAID011. Contact Britt if your community group, Landcare team, or local organisation wants a session specifically focused on bushfire-season readiness.
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