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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
WA a world-leader in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivability: new report
Get St John Safe: A guide to setting up defibrillators in your workplace
Heart-smart workplaces: Why every business needs an AED
From bystander to hero: How anyone can use a defibrillator in an emergency
Wait times for ambulance are the best in the nation: CAA patient survey
National St John Ambulance campaign hits the road in Western Australia
Second chance at life thanks to early first aid
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...
Ever wanted to meet the Emergency Services? You can meet St John WA and other...
Last week we celebrated the incredible achievements of 179 St John WA team members who...
Check out the St John WA - Busselton team's latest photoshoot. 📸 The team of...
Samson takes first aid seriously with his pet first aid kit. 🐾 Fur-real it's always...
St John WA’s Pride Ambulance hit the road again, bringing vibrant energy to Kalgoorlie-Boulder for...
The pride ambulance looks great in the Goldfields. 🚑 Join St John WA - Goldfields...
Had a ruff day? Aspiring pawamedic Alfie is the ulti-mutt smile medic, ready to turn...
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/
Allan Duncan was enjoying some laps in the pool when suddenly his situation switched from leisure to survival. Thankfully he’s alive and well today - and was reunited with the paramedic who helped save his life on that fateful day. Learn more about Allan’s story of survival and watch the heartwarming moment he reunited with Paramedic Tia courtesy of 9 News Perth. https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/second-chance-at-life-thanks-to-early-first-aid/
Have you noticed this snazzy vehicle driving around? It's part of St John Ambulance Australia's first-ever national Drive-a-thon, travelling more than 16,000 kms delivering free CPR training to 5000 Australians across every state and territory, while installing $50,000 of lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Right now it's making its way through WA, so keep an eye out. Learn more about the Drive-a-thon and how to take part: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/national-st-john-ambulance-campaign-hits-the-road-in-western-australia/
Not sure what to do or how to help? 🤔 Minor incidents can be confusing situations, but we have plenty of advice on our First Responder App and on our website to help you. You can check out our first aid guides, and even add, search, and review defibrillator coverage in your local area. https://stjohnwa.com.au/online-resources/st-john-first-responder-app
Last week Community Transport Services celebrated more than 70 volunteers who’ve gone above and beyond for their communities. Between them they've have donated an astounding 75,250 hours to help others, so we can’t thank them enough for their contributions. Amazingly, three members of the team put in around the same number of hours as a full time job! 😲 Learn more about the team and how they serve the community https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/driving-force-for-service-to-humanity-community-transport-drivers-recognised-for-their-volunteering-efforts/
Restart a Heart Day may be over, but the wins keep coming as we promote #shocktober. We can proudly say that there are now a whopping 11,000 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across 9000 locations registered to the St John WA Community First Responder Network. 🥳 Learn more about the network and how to register your defibrillator https://stjohnwa.com.au/ambulance-and-health-services/community-first-responder?srsltid=AfmBOoqGy9X3of_lqj5XMJVUi0Lkt8Aw3NGnTH-xIKhWLmqZ6rTMfmMg
This #RestartaHeartDay we want to make sure you know how to check your defibrillator is in optimum working order. Here are our tips: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/is-your-defibrillator-in-optimum-working-order/ #defibrillator #shocktober #rsah
Gavin Mippy is grateful to be alive after a sudden cardiac arrest during a football match in July. After weeks in Perth hospitals, he returned home just in time for a special reunion with those who saved his life. #RestartAHeart #CPRSavesLives
The St John WA Touch Rugby team took on our friendly rivals this weekend in the Emergency Services Knock Out Tournament. 🏉 Having beaten our mates WA Government Special Operations Group and Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, we thought nothing could put out our fire. 🔥 Sadly we weren't meant to take the trophy, being knocked out in the semi finals and seeing the Western Australia Police Force win the day. Congrats to everyone who took part.
It’s International Day of Rural Women, and here at St John WA we’re lucky to have so many generous and talented women supporting our regional communities. Keep your eyes on our socials over the coming weeks as we share some of their stories of resilience, generosity, tenacity, and service to humanity. Thank you to all the women in our regions who are a part of our St John WA family - your contributions are varied and valuable, and change lives. Tag a woman in our regions you want to thank for all they do below. ⬇️
Our Paramedic Intern Induction students regularly take part in training exercises to further their education with St John WA. For the third year in a row, students have taken part in an exciting training exercise with the Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club, supported by Coogee Surf Life Saving Club. The hands-on experience is designed to enhance their collaboration with surf life savers in emergency situations, which is particularly crucial in our lead-up to summer. 🌊☀️
Meet Gareth, a dedicated St John WA Ambulance Network Coordinator and talented artist. 🎨 Gareth has been selected as a finalist in the City of South Perth’s Emerging Artist Awards with his hand-drawn piece, "Okay, tell me exactly what’s happened," a vibrant self-portrait reflecting his 13-year journey at the State Control Centre. Gareth's role has seen him help countless individuals, from assisting mothers in childbirth to supporting bystanders in emergencies. Join us in celebrating his incredible contribution to both art and community, and learn more about Gareth and his stunning artwork. ⬇️ https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/okay-tell-me-exactly-whats-happened-the-art-of-emergency-call-handling/
