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St John WA volunteers win prestigious awards
Two stadiums, four regions and 15,000 students wiser: road safety message grows
First aid at the beating heart of the North Midlands
Giveback Getdown fundraiser: Visitors to tip their hats to Walpole volunteers
Paramedic-led initiative to support the WA public
Always on call: Meet the nurse dedicated to the health of her community
Meet the mother-daughter duo committed to caring for others
Volunteer always on duty
Not made of rock: Keeping mentally safe on World Health and Safety Day
Volunteers shine as finalists in 2025 WA Volunteer of the Year awards
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We'd like to say a huge congratulations to our incredible volunteers Brian Gallop and Bree...
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New information and support guides are now available for bystanders and loved ones after an...
The celebration of our nurses continues! 🎉 Congratulations to the seven winners of St John...
This International Nurses Day we want to give a big shout out to all of...
With Mother's Day approaching we'd like you to meet Kirsten and Jana - the mother-daughter...
What an incredible turnout for the Festival of Triathlon in #Busselton! 🏊🏃🚲 St John Event...
Do you know how to help someone experiencing an asthma attack? Perhaps you have asthma...
When you've spent over a decade committed to helping others, the instinct to step in...
Good morning from Eucla 🌈 Thanks to our volunteer Jenny for sharing this photo with...
Three St John WA volunteers are finalists in the WA Volunteer of the Year awards!...
This ANZAC Day we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of...
Today marks an incredible 90 years of the St John WA Harvey Sub Centre. Enjoy...
Meet Ho Tin Lee. Originally from Hong Kong, he's a local teacher in the Goldfields...
New defibrillators for #Waroona ⚡ Five new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed around...
The Easter break is nearly here! 🐰 If you’re heading out into our great state,...
Our Snake Bite Bandage with built-in tension indicator helps you apply the right pressure when...
“The opportunity to learn under the mentorship of such kind and knowledgeable nurses and doctors...
St John WA is bringing the next season of Paramedics to WA! 🎬 This will...
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We honoured 38 incredible members of the St John WA community at the 2025 Investiture...
Congratulations to our latest group of Ambulance Transport Officers who successfully completed their training last...
St John WA’s Youth, Community and Engagement team is thrilled to deliver our First Aid...
“He always goes above the call of duty. I can’t speak more highly of him."...
This month, 35 St John WA team members ventured to Hobart to participate in the...
Our Patient Transfer crews are out on the road today, and every day 💚 St...
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We'd like to say a huge congratulations to our incredible volunteers Brian Gallop and Bree Del Borrello who took home the prestigious 'Volunteer of the Year' and 'Young Volunteer of the Year' awards at the WA Volunteer of the Year Awards last night. We couldn't be more proud to have these two as part of our team 🎉 💚 Read more: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/st-john-wa-volunteers-win-prestigious-awards/ Volunteering WA St John WA - Lancelin St John WA - Goldfields
New information and support guides are now available for bystanders and loved ones after an emergency 🚨 This paramedic-led initiative provides guidance, support and practical information on coping with grief and navigating the aftermath of a traumatic event. Thank you to everyone involved in the creation of this important guide. They have now been delivered to St John WA stations and sub centres across Western Australia. Learn more: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/paramedic-led-initiative-to-support-the-wa-public/
The celebration of our nurses continues! 🎉 Congratulations to the seven winners of St John Health’s Nurse of the Year Awards – Grace Gawlu, Krystal Malone, Pippa Chard, Rose Ann Richards, Helen Gillon, Kerry Bruhn and Adrianna Cicchini (pictured). Each of these nurses always takes on challenges with enthusiasm and determination to get the very best for their patients. You can meet our great nurses at the six St John Health Urgent Care locations across Perth metro: https://stjohnhealth.com.au/
This International Nurses Day we want to give a big shout out to all of the incredible nurses across WA! One of those nurses is Nina Harris. A volunteer with St John WA for 12 years, Nina is Chairperson of our Kent Sub Centre, a Volunteer Development Officer and an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - alongside being a nurse at a local GP in Katanning. Despite balancing busy family and farming life with work and volunteering, Nina's inspiring other volunteers to follow her path to becoming a nurse too. We're so proud to have her as part of the team. 💚 St John WA - Kent St John WA - Katanning St John WA - Great Southern
With Mother's Day approaching we'd like you to meet Kirsten and Jana - the mother-daughter duo dedicated to their roles at St John WA 💚 After surviving a life-changing car accident at 18, Jana was inspired to become a paramedic and is now in her final year of training. Her mum, Kirsten, is a volunteer with our Community Transport Service. Though busy schedules can keep them apart, their support for each other never stops – whether it’s a hug at work, a chat after a tough day, or training for triathlons together! It's clear their love and close bond will keep them motivated and supported at every stage of their lives. Read their story: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/meet-the-mother-daughter-duo-committed-to-caring-for-others/
What an incredible turnout for the Busselton Festival of Triathlon! 🏊🏃🚲 St John Event Health Service (EHS) officers were on site to provide first aid support for more than 2300 competitors and 5000 spectators. It also marked a key event for our new South West EHS Division, based in Busselton. Competitors (and our EHS team) faced challenging conditions, including a rough sea, squally winds, and heavy showers, but they came through with some strong times and were supported with first-class first aid services – thanks to the great EHS crew onsite. Congratulations to all competitors, their support crews, and Triathlon Western Australia. We were proud to be part of it! Triathlon photos: Clip Media and Busselton Festival of Triathlon.
Do you know how to help someone experiencing an asthma attack? Perhaps you have asthma and want your friends and family to know the right steps? This World Asthma Day we want to spread the word. Check out our asthma first aid advice and share with your loved ones: https://www.stjohnwa.com.au/online-resources/first-aid-information-and-resources/asthma-attack
When you've spent over a decade committed to helping others, the instinct to step in never really fades. St John WA volunteer Philip Groom was in his local cafe when he noticed a man slumped at a table nearby. With a tonne of volunteer experience, across Event Health Services and now, our Community Transport Service, Philip jumped into action - checking the man's breathing and pulse and keeping him stable until help arrived. 💚 Read more: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/volunteer-always-on-duty/
Kelmscott Football Club now has two new St John First Aid kits on hand to help keep their teams safe and ready to play. Club President Robbie Turner and players were presented with the kits earlier this week, made possible through the generous support of St John WA donors. Good luck for the rest of the season! 🏆
Three St John WA volunteers are finalists in the WA Volunteer of the Year awards! 🎉 Brian Gallop, Bree Del Borrello and Nicole Kelly are all finalists in this annual celebration of Western Australia's dedicated community of volunteers. Congratulations to all St John WA nominees and good luck to our finalists! Winners will be announced on May 15. Read more: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/volunteers-shine-as-finalists-in-2025-wa-volunteer-of-the-year-awards/ Volunteering WA
This ANZAC Day we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all Australians and New Zealanders who have served in wars and conflicts — past and present. St John WA proudly maintains ongoing ties with our colleagues in the Australian Defence Force, with several of our own serving as members. Lest We Forget.
Today marks an incredible 90 years of the St John WA - Harvey Sub Centre. Enjoy these photos summing up the team's remarkable legacy. The vehicles and uniforms may look different, but the commitment to the community of Harvey hasn't changed since 1935. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of it. 🎉
New defibrillators for Waroona ⚡ Five new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed around the town thanks to the St John WA - Waroona Sub Centre. This brings the total to 24 in the area and will extend to 29 by the end of the year. With only one in 10 people surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, defibrillators are key to saving lives. Read more 👇
Egg-cellent care when you need it 🐣 Our Urgent Care Centres are open every day of the year. If something happens and it’s urgent (but not an emergency), head straight in. Find out more: https://stjohnhealth.com.au/walk-in-urgent-care/ If in doubt about whether an illness or injury is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). Call takers are trained to help you and will direct you to the appropriate assistance.
The Easter break is nearly here! 🐰 If you’re heading out into our great state, have a read of our ‘Know Before You Go’ essential first aid checklist we shared with Caravan & Camping WA to help you prepare. ✅ Check, replenish and review your first aid kit ✅ Know the first aid essentials - have you downloaded our First Responder app? ✅ Consider carrying an automated external defibrillator (AED) ✅ Check your general health before you travel Read more: https://caravanwa.com.au/blog/what-to-know-before-you-go-an-essential-first-aid-and-health-checklist/
Our Snake Bite Bandage with built-in tension indicator helps you apply the right pressure when it matters most. With the Easter holidays coming up, now’s the time to check your kit and stay prepared! Grab yours online or swing by our new Belmont First Aid shop to stock up 🛍️ https://stjohnwa.com.au/first-aid-kits-and-supplies/first-aid-supplies/details/2111
“The opportunity to learn under the mentorship of such kind and knowledgeable nurses and doctors was a privilege.” We're proud to have welcomed the first round of future nurses on clinical placement from The University of Notre Dame Australia at St John Health Urgent Care 🏥 Learn more: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/st-john-wa-shaping-the-nurses-of-tomorrow/
St John WA is bringing the next season of Paramedics to WA! 🎬 This will be an amazing opportunity to showcase the work of St John WA paramedics and highlight the role of pre-hospital care in Western Australia. Filming is now underway, so you may see us out and about with cameras. As always, patient consent is a priority, and a multi-step process, with participation being entirely voluntary. Learn more about it: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/st-john-wa-brings-paramedics-tv-show-to-wa/
We honoured 38 incredible members of the St John WA community at the 2025 Investiture ceremony at Government House on Saturday. The event, led by His Excellency, the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of WA, highlighted the outstanding commitment from long-serving volunteers and frontline responders to the support teams who keep operations running behind the scenes. Among the remarkable individuals recognised was Tinesh Tamilkodi, a Clinical Support Paramedic who tragically lost his life in the line of duty in November 2023. He was posthumously awarded the Gold St John Commendation which was accepted by his mother, Pospa. Read more: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/members-of-the-st-john-wa-community-honoured-at-2025-investiture-ceremony/
A huge milestone for Jerramungup! 🚑 Long-awaited renovations at the St John WA - Jerramungup Sub Centre are officially complete - marking an exciting new chapter for the local community and emergency services in the Great Southern. The renovation, beginning in 2019, was a huge achievement for the Jerramungup team and has transformed the sub centre, which hadn’t seen major upgrades since the late 80s and early 90s. A big thank you to all the volunteers, past and present, and special recognition to Danielle Wisewould – former Chair, current EMT, and local Citizen of the Year. Her tireless efforts were instrumental in making the renovations happen 💚 Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wRSqZ
