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Why the name Gungahlia?

History of Gungahlia

It all started in 2010 when Lorrie and Peter married on a remote island in far west Fiji.  When writing on their Marriage Certificate where they lived, the Minister mistakenly merged our Suburb of Gungahlin here in the Australian Capital Territory with Australia to create the word "Gungahlia."  The logo shows their love of the underwater and our favourite turtle.  The original photo of the turtle from which the logo was sourced was taken in the Maldives in 2013 in Villamendoo resort, where Lorrie finished her first diving course.  

We love our logo too!!

The red cross in the logo symbolizes first aid. The curve under the turtle and above the word "gungahlia" suggests both the waves of the sea and the rolling hills of Gungahlin, where Peter and Lorrie reside. The name Gungahlin is a local Indigenous word meaning rolling hills. 

A man with glasses, wearing a red shirt and a black cap, practicing CPR on a mannequin, holding a bag valve mask for ventilation.

What we strive for

Improving the safety of people around our beautiful planet by tailoring courses for your specific environment on first aid to support you, your family and your community

Our vision at Gungahlia

High Quality First Aid Education to everyone in a fun environment, one person at a time

Our mission at Gungahlia

Teaching First Aid skills to support you, your family, friends, work colleagues and community

About us teaching Canberra first aid training

  • A classroom or training room set up for CPR training, with adult mannequins on yoga mats, chairs along the wall, and a large window.

    We love teaching at your location

    Let us teach in a location that suits everyone.

    We just need space to go through the practical exercises and a table and chairs for some pre-course homework and multiple choice review during the day.

  • Four people practicing infant CPR using mannequins in a training session.

    We prefer small groups or classes

    Some first aid training facilities teach up-to 24 students. We prefer personalised service and are able to handle more questions in a small group

  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair is smiling, wearing a denim jacket, and is indoors in a living room with a white sofa and window with closed blinds.

    10\10 service

    "The course was by far the best I have done. The trainer was very knowledgeable and made it enjoyable while still covering all the components required. They were flexible in course times and worked around my work schedule. I highly recommend you use this local company if you need to obtain or renew first aid qualifications."

  • A man with gray hair and glasses, wearing a light blue PADI shirt, speaking into a microphone at a presentation or conference.

    Experience in the real world - Peter

    Meet Peter from Canberra, a first aid pro since 1977. He started dealing with all sorts of emergencies, such as car accidents and attempted suicides, and he jumped in with CPR like a champ. More recently, he has been fixing sports injuries in football, hockey, tennis, dodgeball, and even scuba diving.

    Since 2016, Peter's been turning staff into international first aid gurus. But that's not all - he's also into executive coaching, sits on several boards, and even directs a company. Oh, and did we mention he's a whiz at photography and videography? Check out www.gungahlia.com for more on that.

    But the real deal for Peter? Being a super proud Papa to his awesome grandkids and a top Dad to his sons and daughters. And let's not forget his amazing wife and life partner, Lorrie - she's the secret sauce behind the scenes that keeps Gungahlia running smoothly for all you students and participants. Remember, happy wife, happy life! 📸

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We also teach accredited international first aid

  • Red heart with an electrocardiogram line through it, and the words 'Emergency First Response' below.

    We have been teaching international first aid since 1992

    Australian accredited first aid courses cannot be taught overseas.  Our overseas courses are conducted through 
    https://www.emergencyfirstresponse.com.

  • People practicing CPR on a manikin during a training session.

    We offer a range of international first aid courses

    CPR, First Aid, Caring for Children

  • Medical professionals providing emergency care to a patient, including an oxygen mask and a stethoscope.

    We also teach you to become an international first aid instructor

    Peter has been teaching students to become First Aid Instructors who now teach overseas in many countries in Europe, Asia and the South Pacific, as well as USA and Canada