00:01A class of future life savers.
00:05Same speed, 100 to 120 beats.
00:07This group is learning crucial first aid skills to help others when they need it most.
00:13Anyone, anywhere can come and learn CPR or first aid for free.
00:17Josh Wanda heads up at Sala Melbourne which offers the training in the city's south east.
00:22The program is supported by council funding in a bid to boost social cohesion.
00:28The one factor that unites everyone is the desire to save lives and to help people.
00:34It's just one case of bringing people together from all backgrounds in the city of Glenira,
00:40home to Australia's largest Jewish population.
00:43So it's about community doing good things for community.
00:47Amid rising anti-Semitism, the council is rolling out a plan tackling the issue,
00:52nearly three years on from the October 7 attacks and war in Gaza that followed.
00:58That was definitely a turning point for anti-Semitism in the Jewish community.
01:02Councillors will soon take part in mandatory training, launch a public awareness campaign
01:07and work with synagogues and schools to upgrade their security.
01:11This is really a step forward in social cohesion which is a good lesson for all councils.
01:16When we look after one part of the community we're actually doing things that look after everyone
01:20because it means the community knows if your community is impacted we've got your back too.
01:25Start seeing now.
01:27Start seeing now.
