Rural & Remote First Aid

 2025: A Year of Refining Our Vision – Why I Do What I Do

2025: A Year of Refining Our Vision – Why I Do What I Do

2024 was a year of reflection, challenge and refinement for Rural and Remote First Aid. I’ve taken the time to deeply consider our core mission: “That all Rural Australians have the confidence and skills to act in an emergency.”

This vision, while powerful, needed to be reinforced and reconsidered for me given the unique challenges and needs of the Australian Agriculture Industry.

I have the best job in the world!! But it has challenges such as extended time away from home. Added to this is that I have an underlying health condition. Most of the time I’m fine. Occasionally I feel a little unwell but last year it sat me on my arse for a while. So I needed to take stock and ask myself “Why do I Do What I do? Why subject myself to this lifestyle?” Back to the vision statement. Reset. Go again, because I believe in it. To my core.

Why this focus?

We know the agricultural sector faces unique first aid challenges:

  • Isolation: Remote locations, often with limited access to professional medical help.
  • Hazards: Exposure to various risks like farm machinery accidents, animal interactions, extreme weather, and chemical exposure.
  • Time-sensitive emergencies: Every minute counts in a rural emergency. Quick, confident action can mean the difference between life and death.

So our Commitment is as follows:

At Rural and Remote First Aid, we are committed to:

  • Empowering farmers, graziers, and rural workers with the knowledge and skills to handle emergencies effectively.
  • Providing accessible and high-quality first aid training specifically designed for the agricultural context.
  • Promoting a culture of safety and preparedness within the agricultural community.

Why I Do What I Do:

Personally, I believe in the power of first aid to save lives. Particularly when I work on the ambulance in a rural community, I understand the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of accidents and the crucial role that timely first aid can play.

My goal is to ensure that every person working in the Australian Agriculture Industry has the confidence and skills to implement the ‘4 fence posts of Rural emergency response’:

  • 1. The right First Aid equipment: Access to and knowledge of using appropriate first aid kits and any necessary specialist equipment.
  • 2. The right First Aid training: Regular, up-to-date training relevant to the specific hazards of their workplace.
  • 3. Critical Incident Response process: A clear and practiced plan for responding to and managing critical incidents, including communication protocols and roles.
  • 4. Mental Health Awareness following Critical Incidents: Understanding the potential psychological impact of critical incidents on individuals and the importance of seeking support.
  • Recognise and respond to a range of emergencies.
  • Provide immediate care to injured or ill individuals.
  • Make critical decisions in high-pressure situations.
  • Improve overall safety within their workplace.

Moving Forward:

In 2025, we will continue to work tirelessly to achieve our vision. We will:

  • Develop innovative training programs that address the specific needs of different agricultural sectors.
  • Collaborate with industry partners to promote workplace safety and first aid awareness.
  • Advocate for improved access to emergency medical services in rural and remote areas.

We believe that by working together, we can create a safer and healthier future for the Australian Agriculture Industry.

Thank you for your continued support. 

By Scott Brown

If you would like more information about this topic or any others, purchase any First Aid stock or equipment, or to book a Remote Area First Aid course, please contact us on 0491 057 339 or email info@ruralandremotefirstaid.com.au


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Our goal is that all Rural Australians will have the confidence and skills to act in an emergency. We do that by partnering with those that live and work in Rural and Remote Areas so that if an emergency occurs they will get the best possible outcome for their family member, workmates and organisation.

Author bio:

For over 24 years Scott Brown has been training Remote Area First Aid across Australia. Having first joined Rural Ambulance Victoria in 2001 and working in the high-country in Victoria, he began teaching First Aid for Rural Ambulance Victoria. 23 years on, he works with some of Australia’s largest pastoral corporations and property managers that combined manage over 200,000 square kms of the Australian landscape.

Known for conveying detailed First Aid information in a relatable and relaxed way, Scott’s courses have become popular with Agricultural Property Managers, overseers and ringers alike. The highly practical course content ensures relevance to actual situations that are possible to encounter on a working property.

Scott continues to work with Ambulance Victoria alongside his First Aid training. 

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