Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) commenced operations in Australia in 1997. The major focus of APLS is to improve the early management of acutely ill and injured children.

This is achieved through training and education of health professionals working with acutely ill and injured children.

APLS is a fully incorporated, not-for-profit organisation with its head office located in Collingwood, Victoria. Courses run throughout Australia with outreach work conducted in the Pacific Rim.