Quick answer: First aid training on the Redcliffe Peninsula is delivered by IRFA (RTO 32154) at Redcliffe RSL, Irene Street, Redcliffe QLD 4020 — the only first aid provider on the peninsula, with on-site parking and bus access from the Redcliffe Interchange. CPR (HLTAID009) costs $45, Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) costs $95, and certificates are issued same-day. IRFA’s Redcliffe sessions uniquely include marine and coastal emergency scenarios — relevant to the peninsula’s fishing, boating, and surf lifesaving community. View Redcliffe sessions and book →

The Redcliffe Peninsula — Coastal Community, Distinct First Aid Needs

The Redcliffe Peninsula is unlike any other part of the North Brisbane network. It’s a coastal community — bounded by Moreton Bay on three sides, with Suttons Beach, Scarborough Beach, and Woody Point jetty as genuine community assets that attract both residents and visitors year-round. That geography creates first aid scenarios that simply don’t arise inland.

It also has a distinct economic profile: Redcliffe Hospital is one of the peninsula’s largest employers; Peninsula Fair is the primary retail destination; a significant marine and charter boat industry operates from Scarborough Harbour; and a population skew towards older residents — many of whom require the annual CPR renewal that keeps first aiders current and confident.

IRFA’s Redcliffe RSL venue is the only first aid training provider on the Redcliffe Peninsula. Every session is led by a qualified paramedic with active Queensland Ambulance Service experience, and uniquely among North Brisbane providers, the HLTAID011 curriculum at this venue includes marine-specific scenarios drawn from real Moreton Bay emergency experience.

Marine and Coastal First Aid — What Redcliffe’s HLTAID011 Covers That Others Don’t

No other first aid provider in North Brisbane incorporates coastal and marine emergency scenarios into their standard curriculum. IRFA’s Redcliffe RSL sessions include:

• Near-drowning and drowning response: The correct protocol for a drowning patient — beginning with 5 rescue breaths before chest compressions, specific to respiratory emergency cases. Full detail in our guide: water and marine first aid for Moreton Bay.
• Cold water hypothermia: Management of hypothermia from cold water immersion, including rewarming priority, positioning, and the risk of cardiac arrhythmia on rewarming.
• Bluebottle and jellyfish sting treatment: Hot water immersion protocol for Physalia (bluebottle) stings specific to Moreton Bay species — and critically, why the vinegar protocol for tropical box jellyfish should NOT be used for bluebottles. See: jellyfish sting first aid.
• Stingray and fish spine puncture wounds: Hot water immersion and wound management for the stingray injuries common in Moreton Bay’s shallow sandy areas around Woody Point and Deception Bay flats.
• Delayed emergency services on water: When Moreton Bay fishing operators or charter vessels are far from shore, management priorities during extended ambulance ETA are critical — IRFA instructors draw on real QAS marine callout experience.

Which First Aid Course Do Redcliffe Residents and Workers Need?

For a complete comparison of qualifications, see: which first aid course do you need in North Brisbane? and HLTAID011 vs HLTAID009 vs HLTAID012 — full comparison. Here’s the Redcliffe-specific breakdown:

HLTAID009 — CPR Training ($45, 2 hours, annual)

Annual renewal for anyone holding a current HLTAID011 or HLTAID012. Also the minimum requirement for small workplaces. CPR must be renewed every 12 months — this is the certificate that satisfies that obligation. IRFA’s 7 AM sessions allow Redcliffe Hospital staff to certify before morning shift.

For Surf Life Saving Peninsula members, annual CPR renewal is a condition of active duty. For commercial fishing and charter boat operators, AMSA recommends current CPR for all crew. The Redcliffe RSL venue is the most practical location for peninsula residents to fulfil this annual requirement.

HLTAID011 — Provide First Aid ($95, 4 hours, valid 3 years)

The standard workplace qualification required under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld). Every nominated first aid officer must hold HLTAID011. Covers CPR, AED operation, the DRSABCD action plan, wound management, fractures, burns, anaphylaxis and EpiPen administration, asthma, diabetic emergencies, stroke, seizures, and poisoning — plus the marine-specific scenarios listed above, at the Redcliffe RSL venue specifically.

Peninsula Fair retailers, Redcliffe Hospital non-clinical staff, hospitality operators along the Redcliffe Parade, and waterfront tourism businesses all have first aid obligations under Queensland’s WHS Act. See: Queensland workplace first aid requirements for employers.

HLTAID012 — Childcare First Aid ($95, 4 hours, ACECQA approved, valid 3 years)

Mandatory for all Queensland childcare educators under the National Quality Framework. HLTAID012 includes all HLTAID011 content plus paediatric emergencies: infant CPR, febrile convulsions, paediatric anaphylaxis management, and child asthma. HLTAID011 does not satisfy childcare compliance — HLTAID012 is the ACECQA-required qualification. Group pricing available for Redcliffe, Scarborough, Kippa-Ring, and Clontarf childcare centres.

UETDRMP018 — Low Voltage Rescue ($95, 3 hours, annual)

Mandatory annual renewal for all licensed Queensland electricians. LVR renews on the same annual cycle as CPR — the First Aid + LVR combo ($180, saves $10) completes both in one day at Redcliffe RSL.

CPCCWHS1001 — White Card ($95, 2 hours)

Required before entering any Queensland construction site. The peninsula’s waterfront development projects and residential construction in Rothwell, Newport, and Deception Bay require White Cards for all site workers. The First Aid + White Card combo ($180, saves $10) covers both in one day.

Redcliffe RSL Venue — Location and Access

All IRFA Redcliffe Peninsula courses are delivered at Redcliffe RSL, Irene Street, Redcliffe QLD 4020 — 5 minutes from the Redcliffe foreshore.

• By bus: Redcliffe Bus Interchange (Humpybong Esplanade) — 5–10 minute walk. Route 680 connects Redcliffe directly to North Lakes and Chermside.
• By car: On-site parking at Redcliffe RSL. No time limits. Wheelchair accessible.
• Session times: 7 AM (before-shift option for hospital staff), 9 AM standard, weekday and weekend sessions.
• Suburbs served: Redcliffe, Scarborough, Kippa-Ring, Clontarf, Newport, Margate, Woody Point, Rothwell, Deception Bay.

Who Trains at Redcliffe RSL

Redcliffe Hospital and healthcare workers

Redcliffe Hospital is one of the peninsula’s largest employers. Queensland Health requires annual HLTAID009 CPR renewal for all hospital staff — clinical and non-clinical. IRFA’s 7 AM sessions are designed specifically for hospital workers completing CPR before the morning shift. Group discounts for hospital departments of 5 or more. Aged care facilities throughout the peninsula — including those in Kippa-Ring and Clontarf — must also maintain current first aid for direct care staff under Aged Care Quality Commission standards.

Marine and coastal industry

Commercial fishing operators, Moreton Bay charter boat businesses, Scarborough Harbour-based water sports operators, and kayak hire businesses all face first aid obligations and genuine marine emergency risk. AMSA recommends current first aid for all commercial vessel crew. The HLTAID011 at Redcliffe RSL is the only course in the region to incorporate the marine-specific scenarios relevant to this sector. See the full guide: water and marine first aid for Moreton Bay and the Redcliffe Peninsula.

Surf Life Saving Peninsula

Annual CPR renewal is a condition of active patrol duty for surf lifesavers. IRFA’s HLTAID009 ($45, 2 hours) satisfies this requirement, and the paramedic instructors at Redcliffe RSL bring real water rescue and resuscitation experience to the session. The chain of survival — particularly early CPR and AED use — is directly applicable to beach patrol scenarios.

Peninsula Fair retailers and hospitality

Peninsula Fair is the Redcliffe Peninsula’s primary retail destination. Every retail tenant is an independent employer with WHS Act first aid obligations. Emergency wardens need HLTAID011; floor staff who are designated first aiders need HLTAID011. How many first aiders does a retail business need? Low-risk, 1–25 workers: at minimum 1 CPR-trained person. Low-risk, 26–100 workers: at least 1 HLTAID011 first aid officer.

Redcliffe Peninsula schools and community organisations

Teaching staff require HLTAID011 or HLTAID012 depending on role. Sports coaches and team managers at peninsula clubs need annual CPR renewal. Community volunteers — at PCYC, Tresillian, neighbourhood centres — benefit from HLTAID011 to manage emergencies until ambulance arrival.

Common First Aid Scenarios on the Redcliffe Peninsula

The Redcliffe HLTAID011 course covers all nationally accredited content, with emphasis on the scenarios most likely to arise in a coastal community:

• Cardiac arrest: The chain of survival — early recognition, call 000, CPR, AED, advanced care — is the most critical first aid framework on the peninsula. Public AEDs are located in several Redcliffe Peninsula community facilities.
• Anaphylaxis: Severe allergic reactions — including reactions to bee and jack jumper ant stings relevant to outdoor coastal environments — and correct EpiPen administration are covered in detail.
• Marine emergencies: Drowning, jellyfish stings, stingray injuries, and fish hook wounds are covered in HLTAID011 at the Redcliffe venue. See the complete guide: water and marine first aid: Moreton Bay.
• Unconscious patient management: The recovery position for unconscious but breathing patients is particularly relevant for beach and waterfront settings where bystanders may encounter an unconscious person before ambulance arrival.
• DRSABCD: The DRSABCD action plan is the foundational response framework trained in every IRFA course — applicable in every emergency setting.
• Soft tissue injuries: Sporting injuries, falls on coastal paths, and watercraft incidents produce sprains, strains, and soft tissue injuries. The RICER method is standard HLTAID011 content.

Queensland Employer Obligations — Redcliffe Businesses

Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and Safe Work Australia’s First Aid Code of Practice, all Redcliffe Peninsula employers must maintain adequate first aid. This means trained personnel, accessible first aid equipment, and documented management plans. Full detail: Queensland workplace first aid requirements for employers.

High-risk workplaces — construction, marine operations, and healthcare — require 1 trained first aider per 25 workers. Low-risk environments require 1 per 50. See: how many first aiders does your Queensland workplace need?

Other IRFA Venues in North Brisbane

If a Redcliffe session date doesn’t suit, IRFA delivers the same nationally accredited training at three other North Brisbane venues — same RTO 32154, same paramedic instructors, same pricing:

• North Lakes — Community Centre, 10 The Corso, QLD 4509 (~15 min west via Anzac Avenue)
• Caboolture — Hub, 4 Hasking Street, QLD 4510 (~25 min north-west via Bribie Island Road)
• Virginia / Northgate — Northgate Hall, 34 Ridge Street, QLD 4013 (~25 min south via Sandgate Road)

See the full venue comparison: which first aid course do you need in North Brisbane? — 2026 buyer’s guide.

Frequently Asked Questions — Redcliffe Peninsula First Aid Training

Is IRFA really the only first aid provider on the Redcliffe Peninsula?

Yes. IRFA at Redcliffe RSL is the only nationally accredited first aid RTO with a physical training venue on the Redcliffe Peninsula. Other providers require peninsula residents to travel to Caboolture, North Lakes, or inner Brisbane. IRFA has operated on the peninsula for 18+ years.

Can I renew my CPR at Redcliffe before my hospital shift?

Yes. IRFA’s 7 AM CPR session (HLTAID009, 2 hours, $45) finishes before 9 AM. It’s specifically scheduled for Redcliffe Hospital staff, aged care workers, and healthcare professionals who need to renew their annual CPR before the start of a shift. Full guide to CPR renewal in North Brisbane →

Does my boat charter company need first aid certification?

AMSA recommends current first aid (HLTAID011) for all commercial vessel operators and crew. For Scarborough Harbour-based charter operators, IRFA’s Redcliffe RSL course — which uniquely incorporates marine emergency scenarios — is the most relevant first aid training available on the peninsula. See: water and marine first aid for Moreton Bay.

How often do I need to renew my first aid certificate?

HLTAID011 is valid for 3 years. The CPR component must be renewed every 12 months via HLTAID009. Full explanation: how often must you renew CPR in Queensland?

Can my Redcliffe business get group training on-site?

Yes. For groups of 8 or more, IRFA can deliver on-site at your Redcliffe Peninsula workplace. Popular with Peninsula Fair tenants, Redcliffe Hospital departments, marine operators, and peninsula childcare centres. 14-day corporate invoicing available. See: corporate first aid training.

Book First Aid Training on the Redcliffe Peninsula

IRFA is RTO 32154 — the only direct first aid RTO on the Redcliffe Peninsula. Redcliffe RSL, Irene Street. Same-day certificates. Sessions from 7 AM. Paramedic instructors with real Moreton Bay emergency experience.

CPR from $45 · First Aid from $95 · Childcare First Aid $95 · LVR $95 · White Card $95

View all Redcliffe sessions and book online →
Or call 1300 766 298 — Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM AEST