Postpartum Recovery

Hi my name is Janine. I’ve been so lucky to work with many mums, dads, babies and their families over the past 30 years as a registered nurse specialising in obstetrics and as a trained mentor, birth and postpartum doula, educator and mum of 3.  I’m truly passionate about supporting families as they grow and transition into their wonderful fourth trimester and settle into life as parents and as a new family.  It’s a joy to see parents grow in confidence and enjoy this precious time surrounded by love, nourishment, nurturing care, practical help, and a kind guiding hand to support them. Caring for the new and healing mum is so important as she is able to rest and get to know her little one.

It’s a privilege to be part of this wonderful journey with them all.

Emergcare: Empowering Families with Life-Saving Knowledge

At Emergcare, we understand that the birth of a baby marks the beginning of a parent’s journey. Our approach to first aid education goes beyond just teaching life-saving skills — it’s about supporting families during their transition to parenthood and helping them build their village of support. Our mission is to provide every family with essential first aid education, ensuring they have the knowledge and confidence to act in emergencies. We envision a community where all parents have the skills to respond to emergencies and the resources to support their mental health and wellbeing.

Our Mission

As health professionals and paramedics, we believe CPR and first aid are lifesaving skills that should be accessible to all. We collaborate to educate families and communities on preventing, identifying, and responding effectively to a wide range of illnesses, injuries, and emergencies. Our goal is to create safer communities by empowering individuals with the confidence to respond in critical moments, especially while waiting for medical help. Immediate care in those first minutes can save lives.

Our Services

We offer a range of evidence-based, high-quality first aid courses, including our Perinatal First Aid Course, designed specifically for new and expecting parents. Alongside essential training in childhood injury prevention, paediatric first aid, and child and newborn CPR, this course also offers tools to support your emotional wellbeing.

Through education and evidence-based resources, you’ll gain practical tools to build support networks and care for your mental and emotional health during pregnancy and early parenthood. This holistic approach ensures that parents are equipped to care for their child while also nurturing their own wellbeing.

Our training is based on the latest guidelines from the Australian Resuscitation Council and Australian Children’s Hospital, ensuring practical and up-to-date education.

Our Team

Hendrik Gutwirth & Daniel Parks

As Co-Directors of Emergcare, Hendrik and Daniel bring over 30 years of combined clinical experience as Registered Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedics. Hendrik has contributed to research, led workshops, and served in various clinical instructor roles, while Daniel’s experience spans both metropolitan and rural areas across Queensland and Victoria.

As fathers of seven children between them, Hendrik and Daniel bring firsthand insight into the concerns parents face when it comes to their children’s safety. Together with their team, they are committed to empowering families with the practical first aid knowledge they need to feel confident and secure.

Hendrik Gutwirth is a Registered Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic with over 15 years of clinical experience, as well as a Master’s degree in Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning). His unique combination of expertise in both paramedicine and exercise science allows him to offer a comprehensive approach to first aid education, with a particular focus on CPR training and rescuer wellbeing. In addition to his research, Hendrik has published journal articles both in Australia and internationally, contributing valuable insights into CPR techniques and rescuer fatigue. He has also facilitated numerous professional development workshops and served in various clinical instructor and paramedic educator roles. His extensive knowledge and real-world experience enable him to empower parents and caregivers with the life-saving skills they need to act confidently in emergencies.

Together with his co-director, Daniel Parks, Hendrik ensures that Emergcare’s courses are grounded in evidence-based practices, adhering to the latest guidelines from the Australian Resuscitation Council and Australian Children’s Hospital. Daniel, with his diverse experience in both metropolitan and rural paramedicine, complements Hendrik’s expertise, bringing a well-rounded perspective to their training approach. As fathers themselves, both Hendrik and Daniel are deeply committed to supporting families through practical first aid education, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to protect their loved ones. Emergcare was also honored with the Partnership Impact Award for 2024 by Kidsafe Victoria, in recognition of its significant contributions to the community and commitment to delivering high-quality first aid education.

Emergcare is an active member of the Australian Resuscitation Council (Victorian Branch) and collaborates with leading organizations like Kidsafe Victoria and the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE). These partnerships help ensure our training meets the highest standards and that we remain at the forefront of first aid education.

Danielle Brooker is a Mama, Joy Activation Coach, writer, avid self-help reader, lover of travel, adventure and exceptional coffee. Through her private coaching programs, digital courses, Mama Joy Summit, writing and podcast, Danielle teaches ambitious, busy and always-on Mamas ‘in the thick of it’ to move from the mess to the magic of this season of life.

Her signature program BEYOND focuses on the ‘forgotten season’ of motherhood, teaching Mamas to put core foundations in place to support their thriving well beyond the traditional ‘postpartum’ period. Danielle works intuitively, blending a foundation in human behaviour, neuroplasticity-based coaching and strategy, with somatic principles, emotional context work and soul practices. She shares, “I moved across the world to a new city, 6 months pregnant, in the middle of a global pandemic. All to take action towards my dreams. It was tough. And it was rewarding. I birthed my baby at home, with my partner holding me, literally.

Entering motherhood was everything and nothing like I imagined. It’s pushed me beyond any emotional capacity I’ve ever been asked to experience. I’ve been on my knees sobbing on the bathroom floor not believing I could get up again. And I’ve been bursting with so much joy I thought my cheeks would explode.

Motherhood is one of the most courageous acts. I’m here to take your hand and show you back to your place of safety and strength, so you can fully expand into this season of life. So you can live your most joyful life and feel your most vibrant self.”

She’s the author of Freedom from Busy and has written for and been featured in publications such as Forbes.com and Breathe and is on a mission for Mamas to reclaim this powerful season of life and live in their fullness. Danielle currently lives in Sydney with her daughter and partner, dreaming up the next adventure for their family.