About Casey Kosch First Aid

Casey Kosch began her First Aid Training business in 2015, to combine her passion for nursing and education with her young family. With her experience as a Critical Care Nurse, Casey started the business running first aid training across the Wimmera. Combining knowledge and skill with her vibrant personality, the business flourished and grew to what it is today. Now employing seven people and running a range of courses, Casey Kosch First Aid Training is premier choice for standard and custom first aid courses in the region.

Casey Kosch

Casey grew up in the Wimmera and has been a nurse for almost 15 years, working in various roles including Respiratory Nursing, Emergency and Intensive Care as a Critical Care Nurse.

Casey started her business after she and her farmer husband started a family. Casey wanted to stay working in health because she is so passionate about the industry, yet wanted to find a way to fit in her work around her young family, shearing, cropping, harvest and the general challenges of Murtoa farm life.

While running a business around the farm and family has its challenges, anyone who knows Casey would be aware that she thrives on a challenge. With great communication skills, just ask her school teachers, and a passion for rural health and education, first aid training the perfect fit for Casey.  

“The biggest highlight is when you teach a group who have completed first aid many times and they come out of the course saying it was the best course they have ever attended,” – Casey Kosch.

Phoebe Ubergang: Trainer

Phoebe completed her Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Paramedicine in Ballarat at Australian Catholic University. After several years of Nursing in Horsham, Phoebe embarked on her Paramedic career in the heart of London, where she remained for over two years. Phoebe then made her way back home to Horsham where she currently works as a Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria. Phoebe recently completed her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment with the aim of being better equipped to teach some of the skills of her everyday job to members of the community.

“I believe community first aid is vitally important as it is these community members who are often on the scene of an emergency well before Paramedics, especially in country areas. If people have the skills and confidence to provide first aid and basic life support, there is the potential to significantly improve the outcome of these situations.”

Emma Matthews: Trainer

Emma completed her Bachelor of Nursing and Paramedicine at Australian Catholic University in Ballarat. Emma has worked full-time as a Paramedic for Ambulance Victoria and in the Wimmera Health Care Group Emergency Department, also completing her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Emma has since worked for Casey Kosch First Aid Training. Emma also uses her qualification to teach Ambulance Victoria’s ACO officers which she enjoys. Community minded, Emma can be found at the local sports club in Minyip volunteering as a trainer in her spare time, water skiing and spending time with her family and dog.

“It's really great for the community to be educated in what to do in a time of need. I love helping people and educating people.”

Gemma Cramer: Trainer

Gemma has been a paramedic with Ambulance Victoria for 17 years now. The first six years were in Metropolitan Melbourne, mainly in the eastern suburbs and the CBD. She came to Nhill in 2009 for a 3-month secondment and loved the people and the place so much that she decided to make the Wimmera her home. Shortly after moving, she met her now husband Aaron. They have two beautiful children together and own a local business.

“I like to help people to feel more confident if they were confronted with the scary situation of needing to render assistance to someone in medical need. I hope that I am approachable and able to share some of my experience to deliver my sessions with a ‘real life’ focus.”

Gemma Pfeiffer: Trainer

Gemma completed a Bachelor of Paramedic Science at Flinders University in Adelaide. After working and volunteering for SA Ambulance, Gemma moved to Horsham where she currently works full time as a Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria. Recently Gemma completed her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, with the aim to teach graduate paramedics, ambulance community officers and community members. In her spare time, Gemma is a keen musician and enjoys hanging out with her labrador, friends and family.

“I really enjoy seeing when people are more confident after a training session. I hope I can equip people to remember they can make a big difference to someone in need by providing first aid.”

Jane Moriarty: Trainer

Jane grew up in a small coastal town in Victoria. Before pursuing a career in nursing, she was a qualified chef. Jane completed her Bachelor of Nursing in Horsham at Ballarat University in 2010. She then moved to Melbourne, where she completed her graduate year in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at The Alfred Hospital.

The following year, Jane began her postgraduate certificate in the ICU Department at The Alfred and continues to work there regularly. In addition to her role at The Alfred, Jane enjoys working at the Horsham Skin Cancer Clinic. Recently, she joined Casey and her team after completing her TAE at the Gordon TAFE in 2024.

Jane can be found outside of work at her children's many sporting events, on the farm wrangling kids and animals, or travelling around the country with her family.

Brodie Chaston: Administration Assistant

Before joining our team Brodie had previously worked in the pharmacy industry for 15 years and completed her Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy. The flexibility of working from home suits her busy life as a mum to three children. Brodie has always loved communicating and helping customers. She has great organisational skills and great initiative. Outside of her work for Casey Kosch First Aid Training, Brodie enjoys playing sports and being involved in her community.