- Servicing Newcastle, Central Coast & Surrounds
Heart Starters First Aid Training is led by Sal Nish, a certified first aid instructor in Newcastle and experienced Registered Nurse, delivering nationally recognised training throughout the Hunter, Central Coast and Hunter Valley.
Built on real-world clinical experience, Heart Starters specialises in nationally recognised CPR and first aid courses that are practical, engaging and tailored to your setting. Whether you’re booking for yourself, your workplace, or your community group, we make first aid accessible, effective, and confidence-building.
We are committed to empowering individuals, organisations and communities with the skills and confidence to save lives through education.
We’re a trusted workplace training provider in Newcastle, helping individuals and teams stay safe, compliant and ready to respond during emergencies.
Delivered by experienced and engaging trainers with emergency experience.
Cost-effective, time-efficient courses that are nationally recognised and workplace-compliant.
Practical, hands-on training that build skills and confidence.
Flexible delivery options to suit all needs, schedules and learning preferences.
Our Founder & Lead Trainer, Sal Nish is an experienced Registered Nurse and expert First Aid Trainer. Her educational background and extensive clinical experience provide a powerful foundation for delivering high-quality, engaging and trusted first-aid training sessions.
Her experience within high-pressure clinical environments allows her to teach first aid from a place of deep understanding and real-world context, helping students to convert first aid theory to life-saving skills.
For Sal, Heart Starters First Aid Training isn’t just about meeting workplace compliance. She is passionate about building a safer and more responsive community; to improve health outcomes and reduce the burden on Emergency Services by empowering individuals with the confidence and skills to protect and preserve life during an emergency.
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