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Volunteers shine as finalists in 2025 WA Volunteer of the Year awards 

Three St John WA volunteers, Brian Gallop, Bree Del Borrello and Nicole Kelly, are finalists in the 2025 WA Volunteer of the Year awards.   The awards are an annual celebration of Western Australia’s dedicated community of volunteers.   The winners will be announced at the Volunteering WA awards ceremony on May 13.  Brian Gallop is a…
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St John WA presents awards to outstanding ECU students

Each year Edith Cowan University’s (ECU’s) School of Medical and Health Sciences (SMHS) recognises the outstanding achievements of its students by awarding prizes at a formal ceremony. As part of the on-going partnership between ECU and St John WA, SJWA sponsored three awards at this year’s ECU SMHS Prizegiving Ceremony on 27 March, with two leaders attending to…
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St John WA shaping the nurses of tomorrow

St John Health’s Urgent Care has welcomed its first round of future nurses from the University of Notre Dame Australia on clinical placement. The Clinical Facilitation Program offers an experience that raises the bar on nursing education to enrolled nursing students from the Australian Medical Association and registered nursing students from Curtin and now Notre…
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More defibrillators to save lives in Waroona

Five new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed in Waroona thanks to the St John Waroona Sub Centre. This brings the total to 24 in the area and will extend to 29 by the end of the year. AEDs are portable devices designed for anyone to treat people experiencing cardiac arrest until emergency services…
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St John WA brings Paramedics TV show to WA

St John WA is proud to announce that the next season of the highly acclaimed documentary series Paramedics will feature paramedics from Western Australia.   This popular observational documentary, which airs on the Nine Network nationally, takes viewers behind the scenes as paramedics respond to emergency calls, showcasing the fast-paced, high-pressure world of pre-hospital care.   The…
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Members of the St John WA community honoured at 2025 Investiture Ceremony

From long-serving volunteers and frontline responders to the support teams who keep operations running behind the scenes, 38 members of the St John WA team were formally recognised at the 2025 Investiture ceremony held at Government House. The traditional ceremony, held on Saturday 5 April, saw members of the St John WA community admitted or…
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Celebrating the unveiling of Jerramungup Sub Centre renovations

The St John WA Jerramungup Sub Centre celebrated the completion of its long-awaited renovations with a community morning tea, marking a significant milestone for the local area. The event was well attended by volunteers past and present from Jerramungup and its sub-branches and members of the broader local community. Representation from St John WA State…
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St John WA team members further their studies thanks to memorial scholarships

St John WA Clinical Lead Simon Menz and District Operations Manager Brandon Reid are the latest team members to receive memorial scholarships.  These highly regarded scholarships are in loving memory of Tinesh Tamilkodi and Fiona Lavelle and are awarded to team members that embody their values.   By supporting individuals who share these principles, St…
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Compassion on the road: St John WA Community Transport goes above call of duty

St John WA Community Transport provides a door-to-door service for people who can’t use public transport, their usual means of transportation, or who continually rely on the help of others to get to an appointment. Pamela Barry started using the service in Mandurah when she wanted to extend her physiotherapy appointments to three times a…
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Honouring volunteers at inaugural awards night

The dedication and commitment of volunteers were celebrated in style at the first-ever Joint Metro Volunteer Awards Night, held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Burswood on Swan. With 128 attendees, including award recipients, guests, divisional managers and team members, the event brought together Community Transport Services (CTS), Event Health Services (EHS) and Youth and…
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💚 Protecting WA’s health and wellbeing through first aid, emergency response and community care | RTO #0392

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. 🎉

#StJohnWA #Harvey #WesternAustralia
Meet Ho Tin Lee. Originally from Hong Kong, he's a local teacher in the Goldfields town of Laverton. 

Ho Tin is also a St John WA volunteer. Being a volunteer in a remote place means he gets to experience new places, meet new people, deepen his connection to his community and get under the skin of the town he's calling home. 💚

Think you could do it, too? Volunteer with us today via the link in our bio.

#WesternAustralia #StJohnWA #Volunteer
New defibrillators for #Waroona ⚡

Five new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed around 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 via the news link in our bio 🔗
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 @caravanandcampingwa 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 via the link in our bio 🔗🏕️
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 via the link in our bio or swing by our new Belmont First Aid shop to stock up 🛍️ 🐍
“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 @notredameaustralia  at St John Health Urgent Care 🏥

Learn more via the news link in the bio 🔗
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.
 
Find out more via the news link in our bio 🔗
Hey, did you know it's Auslan Day? 

The first Auslan (Australian Sign Language) dictionary was published on April 13 1989. Today, April 13 is a celebration of Auslan and recognising the culture and history of the Deaf community.

Lauren, St John WA paramedic, is learning Auslan and took the opportunity to share a message to celebrate Auslan Day and our partnership with Convo Australia - an Auslan video interpreting service we're proud to have available for Deaf patients and their families 💚
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 via the news link in our bio 🔗
Congratulations to our latest group of Ambulance Transport Officers who successfully completed their training last week! 🚑 💚
St John WA’s Youth, Community and Engagement team is thrilled to deliver our First Aid Focus (FAF) program to 19 schools across eight of North West WA’s most remote and vulnerable communities thanks to funding support from @Telethon7.

More than 8700 students aged four to 17 will learn essential first aid skills that could one day save a life. In communities where medical help may be hours away, this knowledge is powerful – and potentially lifesaving.

Our educators will also encourage students to share what they’ve learned, helping to build first aid confidence across entire communities.

We’re proud to be one of 161 Telethon beneficiaries in 2025, and even prouder to help make Western Australia safer, stronger and more prepared – no matter how remote.

#Telethon7 #Telethon2025
“He always goes above the call of duty. I can’t speak more highly of him."

St John WA Community Transport provides a door-to-door service for people who can't use public transport, their usual means of transportation, or who continually rely on the help of others to get to an appointment. 

Pamela Barry started using the service in Mandurah when she wanted to extend her physiotherapy appointments to three times a week. Volunteer John is her favourite driver and ensures she gets from A to B every time 🚐

Join John in making a difference. Sign up to volunteer today via the link in our bio 🔗
This month, 35 St John WA team members ventured to Hobart to participate in the Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games. They won a massive 96 medals and made the WA team very proud 🎉 

Well done, everyone! 

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Our Patient Transfer crews are out on the road today, and every day 💚

St John WA provides a flexible and reliable non-urgent transportation service for patients needing transport to medical appointments, aged care facilities, and more. 

If you're aged 65 and over, you may be eligible for a transport subsidy. Check out the link in our bio for more info 🔗
It should have been just another footy game for Northam local and father, Wade Hunter.

But during the second quarter, he had an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). He survived thanks to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Sadly, only one in 10 people who experience OHCA live to tell the tale. Receiving CPR and an AED shock within the first few minutes are the most critical.

Now Northam is further equipped to handle these emergency situations thanks to a generous donation from CBH Group 💚
Defibrillators can save lives and St John WA's network of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is always expanding.

Our teams visited the Carramar Community Centre to check out their newly installed AED and cabinet which was donated by our Social Sustainability team. The centre is used by a wide cross section of the community from dance and religious groups to scouts.

We also shared our knowledge of CPR, treating burns, basic first aid and sending for help with the resident Carramar Scout Group. Thanks for having us! 💚
“You probably said over 100 times, just tell my family that I love them.”

Detective Senior Constable Greg McDougall was involved in a major incident while on duty that left him with serious injuries. 

After a long, tough recovery, he came to St John WA HQ for an emotional reunion with the paramedics who cared for him on the night of his ordeal 💚
This year's Perth Caravan and Camping Show starts today at the Claremont Showgrounds ⛺ 

Come and visit us at Stand 351 for all your first aid kits, training and health needs. We'll be running free first aid demonstrations across the four days, and look out for special show product offers. 

This year we're delighted to be @caravanandcampingwa's Community Partner – with any donations made throughout the weekend going to our community initiatives. See you there! 👋
Last night saw the launch of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

The Innovate RAP is our commitment to maximise the contribution St John WA makes to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across WA.

Launched at the brand new Coolamon Centre at our Belmont HQ, Noongar Elder Neville Collard conducted a Welcome to Country ceremony, before First Nations Lead Jeremy Maitland-Smith shared his role in helping to progress St John WA’s RAP journey.

Learn more via the news link in our bio 🔗
Our latest paramedic interns have hit the road! 🚑

Congratulations and good luck. We can't wait to see you out there 💚
Thank you to Channel 7 Telethon Trust for the $79,768 grant to deliver first aid skills to nearly 9000 school children in the remote North West.

The money will also help develop a scalable 'train-the trainer' for ongoing delivery of our age-appropriate First Aid Focus program ❤️

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Harrison interviews our Group CEO, Kevin Brown - round three! 🎤

In our final video, Kevin puts on his volunteer ambulance officer hat and shows our aspiring paramedic some basic pulse and circulation checks. A decision is made: will Harrison be stepping into Kevin's shoes on Monday? 💚
APES Games, are you ready for us? 🚑

Thirty-five St John WA team members are off to the Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games @apesgames in #Hobart this week. The Games will see our team compete against emergency workers from all around Australia in a variety of sports and team games.

Please wish our team good luck! We'll be cheering you on from WA 🙌

#APESGames2025 #APES
“I always wondered what would happen if I ever needed a defibrillator. Well now I know, it saved my life.”

UK resident Peter Hall suddenly went into cardiac arrest while on holiday in Dunsborough with his wife, Jan. Thanks to the quick actions of two members of the public, and a personal Automated External Defibrillator (AED), he survived 💚

Learn more via the news link in our bio 🔗
Meet the latest group of Communications Officers to join us here at St John WA 💚

Communications Officers play the vital role of being the first point of contact for 000 calls at our State Control Centre. After a successful eight weeks of training, the team are now a week into their new roles. Congratulations!
It's International Women's Day and today we're celebrating the outstanding women of St John WA.

Five of our team members have been honoured for their contribution to our organisation and the community in the 2025 Women in Ambulance Awards by the Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA). Congratulations to Dr Janice Wong, Vikki Bosich, Anna Kirk, Lee Mack and Jo Ruck! 💚

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025
Our Event Health Service volunteers took part in a multiagency training exercise with North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club @ncslsc last week! 🏊

More than 50 North Cottesloe lifesavers and St John WA Event Health Services volunteers worked hard on several clinical scenarios at the beach. We're always proud to share our expertise and experience with others. Check out some shots from the night 📷

Video credit: Sam Grayling @samgraymedia
Harrison interviews our Group CEO, Kevin Brown - round two! 🎤

In this week's reel, the succession plan for Harrison to take over St John WA starts to take shape. And we hear all about how young people can take the first step in their career via the St John Academy 💚
Today St John WA team members and loved ones gathered by our new memorial garden to honour fallen team members and take a quiet moment of contemplation. 

We heard about the importance of special places and ceremony during a welcome to country. The area and our team were then blessed with a traditional smoking ceremony made up of paperbark, peppermint leaves and eucalyptus leaves. 

Sprigs of rosemary were placed at the base of the memorial, honouring our fallen team members and keeping them forever in our hearts.

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.

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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. 🎉

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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 👇

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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.

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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/

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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

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“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/

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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/

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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/

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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

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Congratulations to our latest group of Ambulance Transport Officers who successfully completed their training last week! 🚑 💚

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St John WA’s Youth, Community and Engagement team is thrilled to deliver our First Aid Focus (FAF) program to 19 schools across eight of North West WA’s most remote and vulnerable communities thanks to funding support from Telethon7 Perth. More than 8700 students aged four to 17 will learn essential first aid skills that could one day save a life. In communities where medical help may be hours away, this knowledge is powerful – and potentially lifesaving. Our educators will also encourage students to share what they’ve learned, helping to build first aid confidence across entire communities. We’re proud to be one of 161 Telethon beneficiaries in 2025, and even prouder to help make Western Australia safer, stronger and more prepared – no matter how remote.

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“He always goes above the call of duty. I can’t speak more highly of him." St John WA Community Transport provides a door-to-door service for people who can't use public transport, their usual means of transportation, or who continually rely on the help of others to get to an appointment. Pamela Barry started using the service in Mandurah when she wanted to extend her physiotherapy appointments to three times a week. Volunteer John is her favourite driver and ensures she gets from A to B every time 🚐 Join John in making a difference. Volunteer today: https://stjohnwa.com.au/changelives/volunteer/metro/community-transport-volunteer

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Congratulations to St John WA volunteer Debra Collins 🎉 Debra has won a 2025 Rural Health Excellence Award for Community Health Professional of the Year. Committed to the health of the Midwest communities she’s worked with for more than 40 years, she has volunteered for St John WA for 18 years and is a registered nurse. “I don’t think anyone does what they do to get awards, but it’s recognition of what I’ve done for the community and surrounding communities. It’s a privilege and I’m very honoured.” We’re proud to have you as part of the St John WA team. St John WA - Morawa St John WA - Midwest Rural Health West

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This month, 35 St John WA team members ventured to Hobart to participate in the Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games. They won a massive 96 medals and made the WA team very proud 🎉 Well done, everyone!

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Our Patient Transfer crews are out on the road today, and every day. St John WA provides a flexible and reliable non-urgent transportation service for patients needing transport to medical appointments, aged care facilities, and more. If you're aged 65 and over, you may be eligible for a transport subsidy. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wRD2x

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It should have been just another footy game for Northam local and father, Wade Hunter. But during the second quarter, he had an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). He survived thanks to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Sadly, only one in 10 people who experience OHCA live to tell the tale. Receiving CPR and an AED shock within the first few minutes are the most critical. Now Northam is further equipped to handle these emergency situations thanks to a generous donation from CBH Group 💚

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Defibrillators can save lives and St John WA's network of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is always expanding. Our teams visited the Carramar Community Centre to check out their newly installed AED and cabinet which was donated by our Social Sustainability team. The centre is used by a wide cross section of the community from dance and religious groups to scouts. We also shared our knowledge of CPR, treating burns, basic first aid and sending for help with the resident Carramar Scout Group. Thanks for having us! 💚

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“You probably said over 100 times, just tell my family that I love them.” Detective Senior Constable Greg McDougall was involved in a major incident while on duty that left him with serious injuries. After a long, tough recovery, he came to St John WA HQ for an emotional reunion with the paramedics who cared for him on the night of his ordeal 💚

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It's World Oral Health Day! Did you know your mouth, body and mind are all connected? Here are some simple tips to care for your oral health: 🦷 Brush your teeth twice a day 🦷 Stay away from sugary food and drinks 🦷 Enjoy a healthy lifestyle 🦷 Visit your dentist regularly. At St John Dental we provide routine check-ups to help prevent oral diseases and identify any dental problems so they can be treated early to keep your mouth healthy.

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This year's Perth Caravan and Camping Show starts today at the Claremont Showgrounds ⛺ Come and visit us at Stand 351 for all your first aid kits, training and health needs. We'll be running free first aid demonstrations across the four days, and look out for special show product offers. This year we're delighted to be Caravan & Camping WA's Community Partner – with any donations made throughout the weekend going to our community initiatives. See you there! 👋 https://caravanwa.com.au/perth-caravan-camping-show

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