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Here to help – in Kelmscott

St John Health has relocated its Armadale Urgent Care to a new, purpose-built centre in Kelmscott, now open to the community. The service provides fast, efficient, high-quality care for urgent, non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses — no appointment needed.Patients are seen by experienced general practitioners, with a background and training in urgent care, nurse practitioners and…
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Double gong at CAA awards

St John WA has won two awards at the Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) 2025 Awards for Excellence, announced at tonight’s Gala Dinner at Adelaide Oval, marking the organisation’s fourth consecutive year of CAA wins (VEM in 2022, two wins for Critical Care Paramedic Training and Take Home Naloxone in 2023, Flexible Work in 2024).…
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Harvest Mass Management Scheme helps support St John WA

Western Australian grain growers have again demonstrated their commitment to regional communities, donating a record-breaking $575,000 to WA charities through the Harvest Mass Management Scheme (HMMS). This contribution, which was generated from 1385 tonnes of grain voluntarily forfeited by WA growers during the 2024/25 CBH harvest, marks the largest HMMS donation since the program began…
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Procurement driving positive change at St John WA

St John WA has transitioned to Muru Office Supplies (MOS), an Indigenous-owned business, for the supply of office consumables. The change reflects a commitment to social procurement that delivers meaningful impact beyond operational needs. The shift has also positioned St John WA as a leading example of values-led procurement, taking practical steps to support Indigenous…
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Team members celebrate St John WA’s 2025 Experience State Conference

St John WA has wrapped up its State Conference for 2025, with this year’s Experience providing a wealth of information for attendees. About 900 paid team members and volunteers from all around the State converged on the Perth Convention Centre on Thursday for pre-conference sessions which included presentations from STORC, Clinical Quality Improvement, Social Sustainability,…
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St John WA volunteers added to 2025 Honour Roll

A true reflection of lifelong dedication to helping others, St John WA is incredibly proud to acknowledge team members who received service medals and bars during this year’s State Conference. Presented by St John WA Chair Sally Carbon, the recipients are as follows. COASTAL SOUTH EVENT HEALTH SERVICES GOLDFIELDS GREAT SOUTHERN MIDWEST AND NORTHWEST PEEL…
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St John WA celebrates Volunteers of the Year for 2025

St John WA celebrated some of its most dedicated team members at this year’s Experience awards ceremony. The awards are an opportunity to recognise the thousands of SJWA volunteers who generously donate their time and life-saving skills to communities across WA.   Laverton’s Ho Tin Lee was named Country Volunteer of the Year for his enthusiasm…
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St John WA announces inaugural Values Awards winners

At St John WA, we are guided by four core values: Lead with Heart, Think Team, Make it Better, and Walk the Talk. These values are brought to life every day through the actions, choices, and spirit of our people. Our values shape how we care for our communities, how we work together, and how…
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New training pilot boosts trauma response capability in remote workplaces

A new Critical Response Training (CRT) course developed by St John WA has been successfully piloted in partnership with leading gold producer Gold Fields, aiming to boost first-response capability for workers in safety-sensitive and remote environments. The program equips non-medical team members, such as security personnel and site supervisors, with practical trauma response skills using…
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Students get taste of emergency life at careers day

Year 12 students from Shenton College swapped the classroom for the front line during a recent visit to St John WA in Belmont, gaining a look inside life in emergency services.  Eight students spent the morning alongside St John WA Paramedics Patrick Harman and Doug Wilson for a ‘Career Taster Day’, exploring the fast-paced world…
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💚 Protecting WA’s health and wellbeing through first aid, emergency response and community care | RTO #0392

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! 
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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!
Did you know it's International Paramedics Day? A day to honour, thank and recognise our incredible paramedics, all around the world.

St John WA paramedics are more than just a team, they're a community - lifting each other up so they can lift others. 

Whether that's through peer-led training, or mentoring the next generation, they are united in the passion and care they bring to the profession. 

No one else personifies that ‘thank god you’re here’ sense of relief like paramedics do 💚

#InternationalParamedicsDay #IPD2025 #UnityAndCommunity
Were you in Yagan Square last Thursday, on the coldest morning of the year? We were, and it was freezing. Luckily, we brought soup, warm socks, and something for the sniffles.

Catch us somewhere near you soon with another billboard. Sprains, strains, or sneeze-filled trains - we’re Here to Help. 

🩹 Learn about first aid and grab helpful supplies via the first aid links in our bio.
Our Albany team has made a very special delivery. 

St John WA paramedic Gerard Monks and volunteer ambulance officer Lisa Kelder arrived to the Gibellini household to find mum Jenna ready to give birth in the bathroom. Gorgeous baby James was born just 10 minutes later.

Mum and baby are doing well. Full story over on our website 💚
Katie and Brad live in paradise. 🏖️ 

They've called the idyllic town of Coral Bay home for the past two years and proudly volunteer with St John WA. With the busy tourist season now here, and new facilities available for volunteers visiting town, Katie and Brad would love you to join them and help keep Coral Bay safe. Volunteer with us today 💚
It's Thank a First Responder Day 💚❤️🩵

And while it's just one day, it's a reminder of the gratitude and support we have for our first responders every day. To our first responders here at St John WA, our First Responder network, and to the teams at @dfes_wa and @wa_police - thank you for being there for our communities and keeping us safe and well.
We're proud to share that former St John WA Clinical Support Paramedic Shane Toovey has been awarded an Ambulance Service Medal in the King's Birthday Honours for 2025. 

Congratulations, Shane. Thank you for your commitment, mentorship and bravery. Read more via the news link in our bio 🔗
New defibrillator for Narrogin ⚡

An organisation supporting First Nations communities across the Wheatbelt is the latest to receive life-saving equipment from St John WA. Keedac were presented with a new automated external defibrillator after our Dawesville Sub Centre donated the device. With only one in 10 people surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, defibrillators are key to saving lives. Read more via the link in our bio.
We love a bloody good competition here at St John WA! @lifebloodau has launched its annual Emergency Services Blood Drive, where emergency services agencies compete to give the most blood donations. Can we top the Drive's donation tally for the eighth year running? 💪

Read more via the news link in our bio 🔗
What a day! 💚 

Our teams hit the Northern Goldfields last week where more than 100 young people gathered in Leonora for a hands-on day about health, hygiene, wellbeing and first aid. Thanks to all the community partners and sponsors who got involved with Warnkarunku Day 2025 🎉
“These two little girls wouldn’t have me unless you’d restarted my heart." 

Paul Jolly was just metres from the finish line of a fun run when his heart stopped. 

The 59-year-old dad collapsed during the final stretch of the race, suffering a cardiac arrest. But thanks to quick action from the St John WA Event Health Services Team, he survived. On Friday, Paul was reunited with the team. 

Read more via the news link in our bio.
Teamwork 🙌

You might recognise this as the iconic Bald Head Walk Trail in Albany. Despite being as prepared as possible, a woman from a hiking group had to be rescued after falling in tough terrain. This photo shows the tricky but rewarding rescue effort our Great Southern teams supported with alongside Albany, Denmark and Mount Barker Volunteer State Emergency Service and @waparkswildlife. Amazing work, everyone.

Photo credit: Albany SES
“Just get into it.” 💚

Meet Bree - nurse, mentor, Lancelin local and St John WA volunteer.

Her passion and dedication to the health and safety of the Lancelin community she calls home has won her WA Young Volunteer of the Year. We couldn’t be more proud to have her as part of the team.

We spoke to Bree to learn more about what her drives her and why getting into volunteering is the best thing you can do. Check it out via the news link in our bio 🔗 #NVW2025 #NationalVolunteerWeek @volunteeringwa
Meet Alana 🦈 

Originally from New Zealand, she’s devoted 30-40 hours per week to ensuring the community of Shark Bay is safe and well since 2016. This is on top of her job in the local fish factory. Now Sub Centre Chairperson, and 2024 Shire of Shark Bay Citizen of the Year, Alana would love to see more volunteers join the crew. Check out her story via the news link in our bio!

#NVW2025
“Brian epitomises compassion, leadership, knowledge and skills – he has the biggest heart. All he does is for everyone else.” 

Brian Gallop never intended to become a St John WA volunteer - but after helping out in the Goldfields back in 1998, he became hooked. He's now devoted nearly 30 years of service to emergency response, volunteer training, fundraising and community outreach all over Western Australia. 

This National Volunteer Week, meet WA's Volunteer of the Year via the link in our bio 💚
St John WA volunteers come from all walks of life but have one thing in common — their dedication to a safer Western Australia.
 
Thank you to all our volunteers, their friends and their families. You give up so much to make our communities happier, more resilient, and better prepared.
 
This National Volunteer Week, we’re giving it up for you.
 
If you’re not a volunteer but are interested in volunteering with St John WA, join us via the 'Volunteer' link in our bio 💚

#NVW2025 @volunteeringaustralia @volunteeringwa
We'd like to say a huge congratulations to our incredible volunteers Brian Gallop and Bree Del Borrello who took home 'Volunteer of the Year' and 'Young Volunteer of the Year' at the prestigious WA Volunteer of the Year Awards last night. 

We couldn't be more proud to have these two as part of our team and we cannot thank them enough for their tireless commitment to St John WA and the communities they are a part of. 🎉 💚

Read more about the awards via the news link in our bio 🔗

@volunteeringwa

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.

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The St John WA team extends our sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the police officers who tragically died in the line of duty in Victoria yesterday.

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Our 2025 Sub Centre of the Year is St John WA - Laverton 👏 In Laverton, teamwork makes the dream work, with our local volunteers joining forces with nearby companies to keep the wheels turning. This shared commitment means there’s always a skilled responder ready for the community when needed. Thanks to strong leadership, regular training, and a true community spirit, Laverton is a shining example of how collaboration can keep a rural ambulance service thriving. Congratulations to Laverton, and all of our sub centres across the state, for keeping WA safe.

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West Coast Gymnasts Inc. are ready for anything now they have brand new first aid kits, signage and a cabinet for their defibrillator 🤸 After we did a St John Safe workplace assessment at their centre in Malaga, we proudly donated the items to ensure they are fully prepared for any first aid needs. Marie Greene, Operations Manager at West Coast Gymnasts, said: "I just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for the generous donation of the first aid kits, signage, and cabinet. We’re incredibly grateful for your support - it’s made a real difference in helping us create a safer and more prepared environment for our team and families."

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Meet Ho Tin Lee. Originally from Hong Kong, he's a local teacher in the Goldfields town of Laverton and has just taken home our Country Volunteer of the Year Award. Ho Tin is a cornerstone of the St John WA - Laverton Sub Centre. His commitment goes beyond duty, ensuring no patient is left without care regardless of the conditions. He is often the only available volunteer in town, but his enthusiasm and dedication are unshakable. 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. 💚

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Did you know St John WA has been on Christmas Island for 25 years? 🦀 Our team were at the Christmas Island Marathon over the weekend supporting the runners and walkers taking on the challenge. The multi-terrain course starts at the top of the island (260m above sea level!) running along roads, trails, tropical rainforests and stunning coastline. The island's famous robber crabs even kept our crew company along the way!

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Tonight we have celebrated some of St John WA's most dedicated team members at this year’s awards ceremony. The awards are an opportunity to recognise the thousands of volunteers who generously donate their time and life-saving skills to communities across WA. We couldn't do it without them. Congratulations to our winners: 🏆 Ho Tin Lee, Country Volunteer of the Year 🏆 Steve Fraser, Metro Volunteer of the Year 🏆 Belmont, Division of the Year 🏆 St John WA - Laverton, Sub Centre of the Year Congratulations to all the winners and finalists! https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/st-john-wa-celebrates-volunteers-of-the-year-for-2025/

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We'd like you to meet our latest group of Ambulance Transport Medics - ready to get out there and support the WA community. They even had a special guest at their graduation 🐻

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🚨 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 – healthywa.wa.gov.au ➡️ Healthdirect – call 1800 022 222 or visit healthdirect.gov.au ➡️ St John Urgent Care – for non-emergency walk-in treatment: stjohnhealth.com.au/walk-in-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.

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Today we’re celebrating International Youth Day 🎉 And this year, we’re also celebrating 100 years of young people making a difference at St John all around Australia. To mark this special milestone, every St John Academy team member will receive a souvenir 100-year fob watch - the perfect keepsake to use when practicing their primary survey skills. Thank you all for being part of our history and our future! 💚 https://www.stjohnwa.com.au/academy

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As Dental Health Week draws to a close, the Tooth Fairy is nearly ready to crown her favourite creation 👑 could it be yours? Entries to St John Dental's colouring competition close at 5pm on Tuesday! For your chance to win a prize pack filled with smile-friendly goodies: Download your free colouring sheet from https://brnw.ch/21wUNyr or pick one up at a St John Dental clinic near you! 🦷 🖍️ Colour it 📸 Snap it 📧 Send it to marketing@stjohnwa.com.au and don't forget to include your name, age and parent/guardian contact details. Good luck!

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Meet Rod. Or maybe you already have? We're proud to have Rod on the team as one of our community transport volunteers. A pillar of his community in Armadale, he lends his time to a multitude of community groups and organisations. In his role at St John WA, Rod assists people to and from vital appointments - always offering up a comfortable journey and a big smile. Love to drive and meet new people? Get in touch if it's something you'd like to do, too 📧 https://www.stjohnwa.com.au/changelives/volunteer

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A fantastic outcome for everyone involved 💚

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Greetings from St John WA Onslow! 🐴 The team were proud to support the cowgirls and cowboys at the Onslow Rodeo over the weekend. Volunteers Renae and Chloe joined new Onslow Community Paramedic Rachel on the dusty sidelines, ensuring everyone stayed safe and well.

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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. 🌊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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It’s Dental Health Week and we’re making oral health fun at St John Dental with a colouring competition! While you chat with your little one about healthy habits like brushing and flossing, why not break out the pencils and get colouring? To enter this special Tooth Fairy approved competition and a chance to win a prize pack filled with smile-friendly goodies: Download your free colouring sheet from https://brnw.ch/21wUDxs or pick one up at a St John Dental clinic near you! 🦷 🖍️ Colour it 📸 Snap it 📧 Send it to marketing@stjohnwa.com.au and don't forget to include your name, age and parent/guardian contact details. Entries close at 5pm, 13 August. Good luck!

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From one green team to another - good luck for the grand final tomorrow, West Coast Fever! 💚

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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 Australian Red Cross 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 🩸

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This International Day of Friendship we're giving a shout out to our mates on the road. 💚 Thanks for always having our backs, Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA and Western Australia Police Force.

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🧚‍♀️ Calling all little artists! The Tooth Fairy is teaming up with St John Dental to bring you a fun colouring competition. For your chance to win a prize pack filled with smile-friendly goodies: Download your free colouring sheet from https://brnw.ch/21wUsfd or pick one up at a St John Dental clinic near you! 🦷 🖍️ Colour it 📸 Snap it 📧 Send it to marketing@stjohnwa.com.au and don't forget to include your name, age and parent/guardian contact details. Entries close at 5pm, 13 August. Good luck!

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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!

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