Young People

The Chain of Survival underpins all community education at Ambulance Victoria.

Young People (3 – 12 Years)

Paramedics are trusted people who help us in a health emergency.

Stop think and stay safe in an emergency.

Triple Zero (000) is the number to call in an emergency.

Learn your home address.

Resources

Read

• Ouch! Ambulance Victoria story book

Listen

• Ouch! Ambulance Victoria story book read by Stretch

Watch

• School’s ambulance tour
• • Eve and Zoe have something to say
• Meet Stretch in this short 14 minute video

Do

• Download How to Call card to learn your address
• Answer the Triple Zero (000) Call Taker’s Questions
• For more activities visit our Kids Zone

Further Resources

• St John Ambulance Victoria – First Aid in Schools program
• Triple Zero Kids Challenge
• Sesame Street app – Let’s Get Ready
• Emergency+ app

Young People (12 – 18 Years)

Recognise health emergencies and keep yourself safe

Look after your friends if they can’t look after themselves and call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Understand the importance of early bystander CPR and early application of an AED to an unconscious/ineffective breathing patient. Learn how you can help Ambulance Victoria save lives.

Further Resources

• Department of Education and Training – Student Health and Wellbeing
• Lifesaving Victoria – Everyday Lifesaver app
• Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF)
• Emergency+ app

Enquiries: community.engagement@ambulance.vic.gov.au or 1300 794 453