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Sarah Cronin First Aid Trainer

Meet the St John first aid trainer who is top of the class

St John WA’s first aid trainers are a special lot.   Adaptable, flexible, kind and clever, they can read any room and ensure every student has the best training experience possible.  Sarah Cronin is one of St John’s best.  She has recently been promoted to a senior role and oversees a group of trainers from Kelmscott to Mandurah.   Her only regret is not starting out sooner.   After gaining her Certificate IV in Training…
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Powerful story telling part of Galup’s healing journey towards Reconciliation

Hundreds of Western Australians from all walks of life and organisations attended the Walk for Reconciliation at Galup on October 30, and St John WA Event Health Services and dozens of team members were among them. Leading the way was the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group, including Group CEO Kevin Brown, Chief People Officer…
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Onslow students gain vital first aid skills

147 children from Onslow School are now equipped with vital first aid skills after a visit from St John WA. This is the first time St John WA has been able to provide its First Aid Focus program to students in the region thanks to funding from the Woodside-operated Macedon Joint Venture (consisting of Woodside…
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Fairytale ending: Parliament cardiac arrest survivor to walk daughter down the aisle

Manjimup farmer Garry Kingston could never have imagined missing his daughter’s wedding, but his chance to walk her down the aisle was almost stolen from him as he lay unconscious in his wife’s Parliament House office on May 1. His collapse had no symptoms, and no warning. It was an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) —…
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Angus and Hoppa

Angus provides golden touch for St John WA’s frontline team

When it comes to our awesome team members, St John WA doesn’t like to play favourites. But it’s pretty safe to say Angus is our best Good Boy. A golden retriever whose handler – Karen ‘Hoppa’ Hollings – has a heart of gold, Angus has become an important part of St John WA’s Wellbeing initiatives.…
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St John WA celebrates outstanding team members at Recognition Ceremony

The second Recognition Ceremony of the year was held on Wednesday, October 22, and saw 167 St John WA team members honoured for their contributions. The ceremony followed the June event which recognised 189 team members, totalling 356 award recipients across both ceremonies. The event celebrates the achievements of St John WA’s operational and support…
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Community Transport Services – more than just driving

During Carers Week, St John WA caught up with long-time client Corrina Sedgman, her mum/carer Janice, and CTS driver Lillian to talk about the impact the service has on them all.  For seven years, Corrina has been a much-loved client of CTS, using the service to get to and from work.  Despite being thought of…
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St John WA activates “Call. Push. Shock.” at Perth Airport for Restart a Heart Day

St John WA brought lifesaving skills to travellers at Perth Airport, activating its “Call. Push. Shock.” campaign in the Virgin Australia terminal to mark Restart a Heart Day and Airport Safety Week. The interactive event aimed to educate the public on what to do when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. Under the global Restart…
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Restart A Heart: How to become part of Chain of Survival and save lives

Sudden or out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, of any age or fitness, and is when a person collapses unconscious and has agonal to no breathing. St John WA receives more than 1000 cases each year, of which only 1 in 10 survive. For every minute CPR isn’t provided, the chance of survival drops…
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St John WA rolls up to the Perth Royal Show

For more than 120 years, St John WA has been a big part of the Perth Royal Show, keeping crowds safe and bringing smiles to little faces with first aid and medical support for attendees and education and fun for children. Starting this Saturday, our awesome team will be ready to roll once more. Event…
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St John WA

💚 Protecting WA’s health and wellbeing through first aid, emergency response and community care | RTO #0392

Meet the members of the medieval Kingdom of Grand Athera, and find out how St John WA helps them do what they love
The Kingdom of Grand Athera in Balingup takes its craft seriously. And because of that, they take first aid seriously. 

It’s the one thing that’s not historically accurate. 

No leeches, no poultices - just an up-to-date, best-practice response. 

Just in case.

Link in bio to find out more about St John WA’s bold new Here To Help campaign 🔗
Our dentists are ready to treat anyone, no matter what they've been getting their teeth into. St John WA provides judgement-free dentistry at our clinics across the metro area, backed by over a century of healthcare excellence.
 
Whether you've got the biggest day of the year coming up or you're due a routine check, put the dentist in your diary today.
Australians experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest per year: 26,000 - 32,000
Australians experiencing vampire attacks per year: 0

Get $450 off a  St John Defibrillator this halloween, check our bio.
We're having a blast sharing first aid skills at the 2025 Telethon Family Festival today till 4pm. 

Thanks to Channel Seven Telethon Trust for their support of our free first aid for schools program in the North West, enabling us to deliver First Aid Focus to 9,000 school student in the North West.
Let the tooth be told, we can bring some extra sparkle to your smile. 🦷✨

There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding teeth whitening, so let’s bust some! 
Want to find out more, visit us at St John Dental.
If you've never heard of downhill mountain biking, it's riding mountain bikes... downhill. Unsurprisingly, it comes with the odd injury. Find out how it fits into our new ad campaign using the link in our bio.
Huge news, Kelmscott! 🩺

Our GPs have landed in your neighbourhood. Whether it’s a quick check up or ongoing care, we’ve got your back. No more long drives, just expert healthcare close to home.

Dr Justina Taiwo and Dr Olufemi Taiwo are ready to meet you. 

3043 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott | Appointments available Monday - Friday 

Book now using the link in our bio 🔗
We had an incredible week meeting you all at the @perthroyalshow! Thanks, WA 🎉
Forget checkerboard strips - these ride-ons follow the racing line. Meet the mower racers of Pinjarra.
Wherever you are in WA, St John is here to help. 

Our new brand campaign has now launched and you can find out more via the news link in the bio 🔗
@perthroyalshow, we're so excited to be here! 🎆 

It's been a busy first day so far. Pop by Stand 48 for a whole world of life saving fun! Meet Kura bear, learn about DRSABCD, tour an ambulance and stock up at our First Aid Shop. You can also learn more about our St John Academy and St John Health. 

And our Event Health Services team will be out and about across the grounds in case you’re injured or unwell.

We're here to help all week.
It's International Sign Language Day! A day to celebrate, protect and support the diverse cultures and linguistic identities of deaf people and sign language users all around the world. 

Lauren, St John WA Paramedic, is learning Auslan and is back to highlight Convo @convoau - an Auslan video interpreting service we're proud to have available for deaf patients and their families across our services.
We're so excited to be at the Busselton @caravanandcampingwa show all weekend ☀️☀️☀️

Come and see us for your all first aid needs and more at Stand 41. We've got some amazing specials and the team are here to answer all your questions. See you there!
We've all heard a first aid 'remedy' that makes no sense. This World First Aid Day let us know the worst you've heard in the comments and remind your friends and family that we have spots available for training.
R U OK? 💛
A conversation can change a life.
New location who dis? 

Urgent Care Kelmscott is now open, for when it’s urgent but not an emergency. No appointment needed, 3043 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott.
Meet our Metro Volunteer of the Year - Steve Fraser 📸

Internationally renowned photographer Steve has shot in over 140 countries and had his work featured in @natgeo. But when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, he needed to find a new purpose in his very own backyard. That’s when he discovered volunteering with St John WA. Since then he’s thrown himself into working with our Event Health Services team as well as serving as an Emergency Medical Technician and Volunteer Development Officer.

Steve has made a lasting impression on every team member he’s worked alongside, consistently leading with positivity and creating opportunities for others to learn and grow. 

You could work alongside people like Steve, too. Volunteer with us today.
🚨 About 300,000 people call St John WA through Triple Zero (000) each year. One in five of those calls don’t require an ambulance.

If you’re unsure whether it’s an emergency, our call takers are trained to help. They’ll talk you through the situation and guide you on what to do next.

But if it’s not an emergency, you can help us stay available for the most vulnerable members of our community by using these resources instead:
➡️ HealthyWA
➡️ Healthdirect – call 1800 022 222
➡️ St John Urgent Care

Save Triple Zero (000) for emergencies. That way, we can keep doing what we do best – getting help to those who need it, fast.
One of our community transport faves, Rod, answers all the important questions on volunteering with the service 🚐💨 

Love to drive and meet new people? Get in touch via the link in our bio if it’s something you’d like to do, too 📧
You can't outrun all your problems ... but you can outrun some of them. 

St John WA was at Trigg last week to keep runners running, walkers walking and skaters skating. If you're out there at first light, then we are, too. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🌊
From one green team to another - good luck for the grand final tomorrow, @westcoastfeverofficial! 💚

#FeelTheFever #FinalsFever
Your blood donation could be the difference between life and death for someone. More people than ever are now eligible to donate.

We’re proud to be part of the @Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Drive. If you’d like to help, join our Lifeblood team 'St John WA'and add your donation to our tally. 

Find out more and book at www.lifeblood.com.au
This International Day of Friendship we're giving a shout out to our mates on the road. 💚

Thanks for always having our backs, @dfes_wa and @wa_police.
When you volunteer with St John WA, not only do you support your community, but you also gain real, hands-on experience.

Tess, a Volunteer Ambulance Officer in Albany, works alongside qualified paramedics, learning new skills on every shift and making a real impact in her community. 💚

Looking for a unique volunteer opportunity where you can grow while helping others? Start your journey via the volunteering link in our bio.
Scooters or skateboards, when it's spins vs shins we're here to help. Last week we were at Esplanade Skate Park in Freo, tomorrow we'll be up at Trigg. See you there!
Second Lights & Sirens round of the year: DONE. The Eagles gave it their all, but Richmond came out on top 🦅🐯

A huge thanks to everyone who came down to celebrate our incredible first responders 🫶👏

 That's a wrap for 2025 - we'll see you back in the stands next year! 

#stjohnwa #firstresponders #optusstadium
First Lights and Sirens round of the year DONE. Final score: Dockers 77, Hawthorn 64. See you next week when the Eagles take on Richmond!
Who's at the footy tonight? 🙋

Tonight's Dockers vs Hawks game is dedicated to WA's amazing emergency services and we couldn't be more proud to be there.

🐻 Meet our very own Kura bear
🚑 Join us for ambulance tours, CPR races and prizes with our Youth and Community Team
🩹 Grab some special goodies to help you through the match
💚 Watch our team in green making special appearances throughout the evening

Stop and say hi if you see us! 
@freodockers 
@wa_police 
@dfes_wa
What a week so far! 

We've been proudly celebrating NAIDOC Week by supporting Aboriginal-led conferences and delivering first aid training all around Perth in a yarning style. Led by our First Nations First Aid Yarning Crew and the Youth and Community Engagement team, we engage with Elders first and then bring first aid education to community members in culturally appropriate language and places from local parks to community sheds. 

Learn more about it all via the news link in our bio 🔗

Thanks to @meerilinga for some of the snaps!

Meet the members of the medieval Kingdom of Grand Athera, and find out how St John WA helps them do what they love.

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Our dentists are ready to treat anyone, no matter what they've been getting their teeth into. St John WA provides judgement-free dentistry at our clinics across the metro area, backed by over a century of healthcare excellence. Whether you've got the biggest day of the year coming up or you're due a routine check, put the dentist in your diary today.

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Australians experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest per year: 26,000 - 32,000 Australians experiencing vampire attacks per year: 0 Get $450 off a G5 Semi Automatic Defib* this Halloween. *T&Cs apply. https://brnw.ch/21wX1P9

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St John WA's Community Transport Services does more than get clients to and from medical appointments. For clients like Corrina, they enable valuable transport to and from work, while having some light-hearted conversations along the way. During National Carers Week we caught up with Corrina, her mum and sole carer Janice, and CTS volunteer Lillian to learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wWRB5

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Residents from Bridgewater Lifestyle Village have made a generous donation allowing St John WA to donate a defibrillator and cabinet. The new defib is located outside Tods Café in Halls Head, and will be accessible 24/7. It's also directly across the road from the beach with the Mandurah Ski & Kayak club just down the road, meaning the wider community can also benefit from this lifesaving device. Some residents even got a demonstration from First Aid Specialist Meg on how to use a defib to help save a life. https://brnw.ch/21wWPed

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We're having a blast sharing first aid skills at the 2025 Telethon Family Festival today till 4pm. Thank you to Channel Seven Telethon Trust for their support of our free first aid for schools program in the North West, enabling us to deliver First Aid Focus to 9,000 school students in the North West. Info about the day here. https://brnw.ch/21wWJXz

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About 1 in 11 Western Australians survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) ach year. Just over 130 survived in 2024, according to St John WA's latest OHCA Report. That's largely thanks to bystanders giving CPR, ahead of ambulance arriving, in more than 80 per cent of cases. Shocks from community defibrillators (AEDs) registered with St John WA significantly improved the chance of survival. This Restart a Heart Day remember to Call (Triple Zero (000)). Push (do chest compressions). Shock (with an AED if nearby). It saves lives. https://brnw.ch/21wWERM

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Let the tooth be told, we can bring some extra sparkle to your smile. 🦷✨ There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding teeth whitening, so let’s bust some! Want to find out more, visit us at St John Dental. https://brnw.ch/21wWCMb

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If you've never heard of downhill mountain biking, it's riding mountain bikes... downhill. Unsurprisingly, it comes with the odd injury. Find out how it fits into our new ad campaign here: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/here-to-help-downhill-mountain-biking/

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Check out our latest Paramedic Interns to graduate from training college. They're now on road and ready to roll into action to help the WA community. 🚑

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Huge news, Kelmscott! 🩺 Our GPs have landed in your neighbourhood. Whether it’s a quick check up or ongoing care, we’ve got your back. No more long drives, just expert healthcare close to home. Dr Justina Taiwo and Dr Olufemi Taiwo are ready to meet you. 3043 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott | Appointments available Monday - Friday Book now: https://stjohnhealth.com.au/general-practice/book-your-gp-appointment/

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We had an incredible week meeting you all at the Perth Royal Show! Thanks, WA 🎉 Perth Royal Show

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Forget checkerboard strips - these ride-ons follow the racing line. Meet the mower racers of Pinjarra.

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Did you know our Special Operations Paramedics can provide help and support when there's an accident or injury in a confined space? Our teams, along with our emergency services colleagues, face situations like this all the time. And we're always looking at ways to improve. Our Special Operations Paramedics recently got together with Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA to do a re-enactment exercise in the Perth CBD. Check out the photos to see how the teams tackled it 👇

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It's Shocktober ⚡ Do you own a defib? They're portable devices designed for anyone to treat people experiencing cardiac arrest until emergency services arrive. Without CPR and defibrilllation, a person's chance of surviving cardiac arrest reduces by 10% every minute. Don't miss out on the Shocktober sale! Buy a St John G5 Semi Automatic Defibrillator before 31 October 2025 and save $450*. https://www.stjohnwa.com.au/first-aid-kits-and-supplies/defibrillators/details/5523?show=12

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Wherever you are in WA, St John is here to help. Our new brand campaign has launched and you can find out all about it: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/meet-the-faces-of-st-john-was-bold-new-here-to-help-campaign/

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Perth Royal Show, we're so excited to be here! 🎆 It's been a busy first day so far. Pop by Stand 48 for a whole world of life saving fun! Meet Kura bear, learn about DRSABCD, tour an ambulance and stock up at our First Aid Shop. You can also learn more about our St John Academy and St John Health. And our Event Health Services team will be out and about across the grounds in case you’re injured or unwell. We're here to help all week.

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We're here to help at the 2025 Perth Royal Show!🎢 For more than 120 years, St John WA has been a big part of the show, keeping crowds safe with first aid and medical support for attendees and education and fun for all. Our Event Health Services will be out in force, operating fully equipped medical centres around the showgrounds. While our Youth and Community Engagement Team will be bringing the fun with interactive first aid demos, ambulance tours and our very own Kura bear. We'll have first aid kits for sale and you can also learn more about St John Health and our Academy too! See you at Stand 48 and look out for us all around the grounds from Saturday 👋

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WA, we made it through one of the coldest, wettest winters on record. Now it’s time to warm up, head off and be ready to help out. More daylight means more hikes, road trips, weekends off the grid – and more chances to be the person who’s prepared when it counts. Last year, our crews treated: 🌼 2300+ allergic reactions 🐍 200+ bite and sting cases – many in the great outdoors. This spring, we’re backing Adventure Smart and encouraging every Western Australian to: 📲 Download (and register!) the First Responder App 🩹 Carry a first aid kit that suits your plans ❤️ Refresh your first aid training Outdoors WA - OWA, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, Western Australia Police Force, State Emergency Service - Western Australia, Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia

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Western Australia, it's your 12,000th AED! Located at the Mount Hampton Community Hall in the heart of the Wheatbelt, we're proud to see the State Defibrillator Network growing throughout the regions. Giving more people, in more places, the chance to help save a life ❤️ Thanks to everyone helping build a more responsive, lifesaving WA — one postcode at a time.

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We're so excited to be at the Busselton Caravan & Camping WA show all weekend ☀️☀️☀️ Come and see us for your all first aid needs and more at Stand 41. We've got some amazing specials and the team are here to answer all your questions. See you there!

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