The Bandage Brigade
Every Blazer needs a little TLC sometimes. Fortunately, we've got a crew ready to lend a hand.
The Medical Team plays an important role in looking after the health and wellbeing of our community at Blazing Swan. Working alongside our contracted paramedics and their crews, our volunteer medical team provides additional support to participants who need a little assistance during the event.
From basic first aid and responding to calls for help to helping participants get to Care Clinic, our volunteers are a visible, approachable presence across Jilakin Rock City.
It's a team built on compassion, community spirit and a willingness to look after one another. We like to call them the Bandage Brigade.
What Does The Bandage Brigade Do?
Our volunteer Medical Team works alongside the event's professional medical contractors to help provide support and basic first aid to participants.
Depending on the situation, this can include:
Providing basic first aid and assistance to participants
Responding to calls for medical assistance
Supporting paramedics and their crews when responding to incidents
Helping participants make their way to our Care Clinic for further assessment or treatment
Being a friendly, approachable presence for anyone who needs a hand
The work can be varied, and sometimes unpredictable. Above all, it requires a caring attitude, good communication and a willingness to help.
Working Alongside Our Paramedics
Medical care at Blazing Swan is provided by trained paramedics and their professional crews.
Our volunteer Medical Team, the Bandage Brigade, works alongside these medical contractors, providing additional support and helping participants access the care they need.
It's a collaborative effort, with everyone playing an important role in keeping our community safe and supported throughout the event.
Is The Bandage Brigade For You?
We're looking for caring, adaptable and community-minded Blazers who are happy to lend a hand when someone needs it.
To join the Bandage Brigade, you'll need to:
Be at least 18 years old
Hold a current First Aid Certificate, or be willing to obtain one before the event
Have a caring attitude and a willingness to help others
Be comfortable working as part of a team and supporting people in a variety of situations
You don't need to be a paramedic or medical professional to volunteer, but you do need to be willing to work within your training and support the professional medical crew.
Join the Bandage Brigade
Looking after each other is a big part of what makes our community special.
If you'd like to put your first aid skills to good use, meet some wonderful people and help keep our Blazers happy, healthy and cared for, we'd love to hear from you.
Come and join the Medical Team. We could use a few more good humans in the Brigade!