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Harvey sub centre celebrates one year of hybrid model
Bull inspires installation of more public AEDs in Mount Magnet
Cross border learning: Malaysian delegate gains new perspectives
St John WA joins multi-agency mass-casualty exercise at Perth Airport
Volunteer shines as WA Seniors Awards announced
SJWA’s ‘Anyone Can Save A Life’ message comes true for first aider a week after training
St John WA helps to spread joy this Christmas
Northam Clontarf Academy teens get first aid accredited for future employment thanks to SJWA
St John WA a big winner at the 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards
Manning Men’s Shed equipped on Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) use after cardiac arrest scare
Check the link in our bio to see how community spirit saves lives in Mount...
Today is International Men's Day, a day to celebrate the positive impact men have on...
Lovely Laverton showing us how it's done. The team takes serving the community to a...
We're in the giving mood again this year and can't wait to see what our...
Today marks one year since Tinesh Tamilkodi, tragically passed away in the line of duty....
Congratulations to Albany volunteer Christine Zambonetti on being honoured as the WA Seniors Advocate of...
Yesterday our first group of Clinical Leads completed their induction. 🥳 The Clinical Lead is...
Congratulations to our amazing Transport Medics who've passed all their training and are now on-road,...
We are thrilled to announce that St John WA has won the "Best Solution to...
Community donations and partnerships with organisations such as @clontarffoundation are empowering young First Nations people...
Manning Men's Shed is a place to come together and spend time in a social,...
Thanks to @Lotterywest and CBH Group contributing to our strong State Defibrillator Network, we now...
Did you hear? St John WA achieved a historic milestone in cardiac arrest response and...
Defibrillators can't be used in wet conditions... consider this myth busted. 🤯 While it's best...
The @stjohndriveathon is making its way through WA! Here's a look at when the team...
Get ready to bust an automated external defibrillator (AED) myth with us this #shocktober One...
We're proud to announce that patient satisfaction with St John WA ambulance wait times has...
A swim at the pool took a sudden turn for Alan Duncan, when he began...
Have you noticed this snazzy vehicle driving around? It's part of @stjohnambulanceaustralia first-ever national Drive-a-thon,...
Not sure what to do or how to help? 🤔 Minor incidents can be confusing...
75,250, that's how many collective hours were donated by the 70 Community Transport Services volunteers...
Restart a Heart Day may be over, but the wins keep coming as we promote...
The St John WA Touch Rugby team took on our friendly rivals this weekend in...
It’s International Day of Rural Women, and here at St John WA we’re lucky to...
Our Paramedic Intern Induction students regularly take part in training exercises to further their education...
Check out the talented @gareth_miller_art, When he's not helping to save lives in our State...
Community Spirit Saves Lives in Mount Magnet. 🚑 Mount Magnet’s IGA supermarket has received a community funded 24/7 accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED) after local legend, known as Bull, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to the quick actions of the St John WA - Mount Magnet team he was able to return to the job three weeks later, and the community is even safer now thanks to the local Country Women’s Association Kirkalocka funding the new defibrillator. Learn more: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/bull-inspires-installation-of-more-public-aeds-in-mount-magnet/
Today is International Men's Day, a day to celebrate the positive impact men have on society while emphasising their well-being. We are proud of all the men in our team who give back tirelessly to their communities, including the Waters family, three generations of men who serve the community of Kununoppin and surrounds in WA’s Wheatbelt. Check out the story - and perhaps have some tissues on hand.
Lovely Laverton showing us how it's done. The team takes serving the community to a whole new level. Every Friday they rock up to Laverton Primary School to prepare, serve and clean up after a delicious breakfast for students and families. Another great example of how our teams support those around them. 💚 Check out the original post on the St John WA - Goldfields page: https://www.facebook.com/451728406962269/posts/1085015016966935
Being prepared is the key to ensuring best practice so we're always ready to serve the WA community. Today we took part in a major multi-casualty exercise at Perth Airport with our colleagues at Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, Western Australia Police Force, Airservices Australia Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service, Australian Federal Police, and The Salvation Army WA. The exercise gave emergency services the opportunity to interact with each other in a high-pressure environment and test operating procedures/decision making, so we can be prepared for anything. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
We're in the giving mood again this year and can't wait to see what our elves have in store for the team at Anglicare WA. Our goal of 600 gifts for children doing it tough this Christmas looks like it will be met, with generous members of the team filling trees across our regions and at St John Health Centres this year. 🎄
Today marks one year since Tinesh Tamilkodi, tragically passed away in the line of duty. Tinesh was a treasured team member and incredible paramedic. His boundless compassion and unwavering dedication touched the lives of countless individuals. His selfless commitment to helping others serves as an enduring inspiration to all. 💚
Congratulations to Albany volunteer Christine Zambonetti on being honoured as the WA Seniors Advocate of the Year at the 2024 Western Australian Seniors Awards! 🏆 Advocare #volunteersmakeadifference Learn more about her dedication to helping others 👇.
Today is Remembrance Day. Since the end of WWI, we have taken time to remember those who died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we observe a minute's silence to remember the sacrifices made and the lives lost. We will remember them.
We are thrilled to announce that St John WA has won the "Best Solution to a Work Health and Safety Risk – 200 employees or more" in the Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards for our innovative rollout of the Stryker Power PRO stretcher. But that's not all, we also had our Health and Safety representative, Tiq Rehman as a finalist for this year's Health and Safety Representative of the year. Congratulations to all involved in the Stryker rollout and to Tiq for his valuable work in safety.
Community donations are helping to Close the Gap in regional and remote communities by empowering young First Nations people with vital first aid skills. By partnering with organisations such as Clontarf Foundation we're able to do that, most recently enabling four Northam Clontarf Academy Year 12 teenagers to become first aid-accredited as part of their journey to future employment. By equipping these young men with life-saving skills, it's not only enhancing their future employment opportunities, but also building more resilient communities. Learn more:https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/northam-clontarf-academy-teens-get-first-aid-accredited-for-future-employment-thanks-to-sjwa/
It's time to deck the halls at St John WA as we get ready for the St John Giving Tree. The Giving Tree is an opportunity for team members to purchase gifts for WA children in need. Our mates at Anglicare WA then load them all onto Santa's sleigh for delivery. Over the next few weeks, team members will act as magical elves stocking up on goodies for babies, toddlers and teenagers, so no one feels left out during the holidays.
Manning Men's Shed is a place to come together and spend time in a social, productive, and safe environment. Now it's even safer thanks to members doing a first aid course and being equipped with their very own defibrillator, generously funded by Member for South Perth Geoff Baker, MLA. Learn more about the incident that sparked this first aid focus:
Thanks to Lotterywest and CBH Group contributing to our strong State Defibrillator Network, we now have more than 11,000 community defibrillators registered across 9000 locations across the state. Without community support, SJWA would not have been able to deliver some of its best ever results in saving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients. Thanks to bystanders ringing Triple Zero (000), doing CPR and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) when available, 142 Western Australians are able to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones this year. We are grateful. https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/western-australia-a-world-leader-in-out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest-survivability-latest-report-finds/
We've achieved some historic milestones in cardiac arrest and survivability. 39.6% survival rate in international benchmarking for most 'saveable' patients. 16% of cardiac arrests had a community AED applied before ambulance arrival, the highest ever. 43% of public cardiac arrests had an AED applied, thanks to initiatives like the SJWA State Defibrillator Network. and much more. Check out how St John WA and the WA community are making an impact:
Defibrillators can't be used in wet conditions... consider this myth busted. 🤯 While it's best to dry the chest if possible, AEDs can still be used in wet conditions with caution. Such as, always remove a person from a body of water prior to using an AED. But don't let the rain stop you from saving a life this #shocktober.
The St John Drive-a-thon is making its way through WA! Here's a look at when the team visited our mates @St John WA - Wickham Roebourne. Want to get involved? You can find them at Bunnings Melville tomorrow. so take a break from the tools and take the time to test your CPR skills. https://www.facebook.com/StJohnDriveathon/posts/pfbid02HzXHrFuUpdLJTHMeSjUWfu3WHLD1dhSes8GYJ7sMZ7KAXwnQBBq44zfz7q1gR76hl
Get ready to bust an automated external defibrillator (AED) myth with us this #shocktober One of the biggest myths we hear is, “an AED will shock someone who doesn’t need it.” ⚡️ We can confidently say this myth is BUSTED! 🤯 AEDs analyse the heart rhythm and will only deliver a shock if it detects a lethal rhythm, it will not shock a normal heart rhythm. You can't make things worse by using an AED, the only way to make things worse is to not use one when needed.
We're proud to announce that patient satisfaction with St John WA ambulance wait times has soared to 71%, surpassing the national average of 63%! According to the latest Council of Ambulance Authorities’ Patient Experience Survey Report, our response times are the best across Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. Learn more: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/wait-times-for-ambulance-are-the-best-in-the-nation-caa-patient-survey/
