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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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Wade’s survival story inspires CBH defibrillator donation at Northam Oval

Sports fans and football players at Northam’s Henry Street Oval are now much safer thanks to CBH Group and Western Australian grain growers’ Harvest Mass Management Scheme (HMMS). Inspired by Wade Hunter’s cardiac arrest survival story, CBH has distributed funds from the scheme towards a publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED) which sits metres from…
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Ready for adventure: St John WA teams up with 2025 Perth Caravan and Camping Show

St John WA was proud to be the official Community Partner for the 2025 Perth Caravan and Camping Show. Held at Claremont Showgrounds from 20-23 March, the annual show is WA’s largest caravan and camping event, a must-visit for adventure lovers. Caravanning and camping are great ways to explore WA, and St John WA is…
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St John WA innovates as Reconciliation Action Plan moves forward

St John WA has officially launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at the brand new Coolamon Centre in Belmont. The Innovate RAP is our commitment to maximise the contribution St John makes to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across WA. Based around the core pillars of relationships, respect, opportunities and…
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Emotional reunion: WA police officer reunites with paramedics after life-changing incident

When Detective Senior Constable Greg McDougall’s family received an SOS alert from his Apple Watch, they knew their loved one was in danger.  Greg had been involved in a major incident while on duty.  Sustaining fractures to his ribs, arm and ankle, and injuries to his organs, St John WA crews arrived swiftly on the…
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Laverton can now welcome ‘voluntourists’ thanks to new accommodation depot

St John WA’s Laverton depot in the Goldfields has a brand-new accommodation building for ‘voluntourists’ thanks to $140,000 donated by Glencore’s Minara Community Foundation and AGAA. SJWA’s Voluntourism program launched in 2020 and provides new opportunities for volunteer ambulance officers to travel and assist across different regions as a way of further developing skills and…
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The Council of Ambulance Authorities recognises five St John WA women this International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, the Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) has honoured five St John WA women for their contribution to the organisation and the community by naming them recipients of its 2025 Women in Ambulance Awards.  International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of…
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First Australian emergency service to achieve Menopause Friendly Australia accreditation

St John WA (SJWA) has become the first emergency service nationally to be formally accredited by Menopause Friendly Australia. SJWA is proud of achieving its ‘Menopause Friendly Accredited’ badge ahead of International Women’s Day 2025 (March 8), after achieving the rigorous standards set by the United Kingdom founding enterprise The Menopause Friendly Accreditation. Group CEO…
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90 years of outstanding service for Harvey volunteers  

Three volunteers from the St John WA Harvey Sub Centre have each achieved 30 years of outstanding service.  Chris Sabourne, Carol Gale and Troy Bates have given a collective 90 years of service to the Harvey community.  It was the loss of his daughter in a tragic accident that motivated Chris to become a volunteer. …
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💚 Protecting WA’s health and wellbeing through first aid, emergency response and community care | RTO #0392

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! 

#APESGames
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 ❤️

@telethon7
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.
It may be a public holiday on Monday, but our Urgent Care Centres are still open. 

Whether you're taking the day with friends and family or working through the day, illness and injury can still strike. We're here to help with Urgent Care being the perfect solution for when it's urgent, but not an emergency.

Check it out ➡️ 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.
Aspiring paramedic and Minecraft expert, six-year-old Harrison, is back and posing the big questions to our Group CEO, Kevin Brown. What's the path to joining St John WA? Will Kevin pass his medical check? Is he ready to hand over the reins to Harrison? Find out in our series of reels over the next couple of weeks 💚
It was the loss of his daughter in a tragic accident that motivated Chris Sabourne to become a Volunteer Ambulance Officer in Harvey. He’s now being recognised for 30 years of outstanding service, alongside his fellow volunteers Carol Gale and Troy Bates. An incredible 90 years of service between them all 👏

Read more over in the news link in our bio 🔗
In an emergency, every second counts. ⏱️ By registering your property access codes (like building entry codes, key safe, or lockbox information), you can help us reach you faster when help is needed. If you cannot open the door yourself—like if you've had a fall—we can still get to you quickly and safely.
 
Learn more and register today ➡️ https://stjohnwa.com.au/ambulance-and-health-services/register-your-property-access
Did you know about 300,000 people call St John WA through Triple Zero (000) each year? Of these calls, about one-in-five do not require an ambulance to be dispatched.

Remember to save Triple Zero (000) for emergencies so we can continue to help our most vulnerable members of the community, and make sure to utilise the below resources if necessary. 

HealthyWA: https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/
Health Direct: 1800 022 222 or https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/ 
Urgent Care for non-emergency medical assistance: https://stjohnhealth.com.au/walk-in-urgent-care/

Save Triple Zero (000) for emergencies. Our call takers are trained to help if you're unsure if your situation is an emergency and they will guide you through the process.
Emurgency Mobile Unit reporting for duty. 💚🚑

Credit: Kate, St John-Mid West
Firetrucks are red, 
Police are blue, St John is green, 
We're all here for you.
 
Happy Valentine's Day.

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Massive congratulations to the first medic cohort of 2025 who are already out on road helping to serve the WA community in their new roles. 💚 🚑
Sustainability isn't just a buzz word for social media, it's a conscious effort to be better. 

Our Community Transport Services team are doing just that by embracing the first hybrid vehicles in the fleet, which will reduce fuel consumption by about 40% 😮. Check out the link in our bio to learn more.
Congratulations to the first Ambulance Transport Officer cohort for 2025 on completing their course and joining the rest of the green team on road. 💚🚑
Join us as we tune into @abcperth radio at 12:30pm as Deputy Director of Paramedicine Andy Bell gives a lesson on using a defibrillator. It's information that could help you save a life.
Spotted in Norseman, the aurora australis gracing our skies as @rfds_wa  and St John WA work together. #teamwork #auroraaustralis 

Cheers Michael of RFDS for the beautiful image of our teams working together for the service of humanity. 💚
We've had another spate of HOT days WA, so make sure you're finding ways to stay cool. 

Remember to save Triple Zero (000) for emergencies so we can continue to help our most vulnerable members of the community, and make sure to utilise the below resources if necessary. ⬇️

🧑‍⚕️HealthyWA: https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/
📲 Health Direct: 1800 022 222 or https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/ 
🩺 Urgent Care for non-emergency medical assistance https://stjohnhealth.com.au/walk-in-urgent-care/
🚑 Triple Zero (000) for emergencies. Our call takers are trained to help if you're unsure if your situation is an emergency and they will guide you through the process.

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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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: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/st-john-wa-innovates-as-reconciliation-action-plan-moves-forward/

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Our latest paramedic interns have hit the road! 🚑 Congratulations and good luck. We can't wait to see you out there 💚

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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 ❤️ Telethon7 Perth

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APES Games, are you ready for us? 🚑 Thirty-five St John WA team members are off to the Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games (APES) 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 🙌

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Thank you to Glencore Minara Community Foundation and AngloGold Ashanti Australia for their generous $140,000 donation towards accommodation at our Laverton Sub Centre in the Goldfields for visiting volunteers to help service the community in times of need. This helps saves lives and could not be achieved without providing safe accommodation, with travel and food expenses generously subsidised by Genesis Minerals By working together, this space gives volunteers somewhere to rest after long drives for a region which spans up to 180,000 square-kilometres.

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“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.

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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!

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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! 💚 Read more: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/the-council-of-ambulance-authorities-recognises-five-st-john-wa-women-this-international-womens-day/

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Our Event Health Service volunteers took part in a multiagency training exercise with North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club 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 the footage from the night ⬇️ Video credit: Sam Grayling @samgraymedia

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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.

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Last week our second group of Clinical Leads completed their induction 🎉 The Clinical Lead is a new role to St John WA that will provide clinical leadership to paramedics in their districts. We can't wait to see the impact they'll make!

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It may be a public holiday on Monday, but our Urgent Care Centres are still open. Whether you're taking the day with friends and family or working through the day, illness and injury can still strike. We're here to help with Urgent Care being the perfect solution for when it's urgent, but not an emergency. Check it out ➡️ 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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It was the loss of his daughter in a tragic accident that motivated Chris Sabourne to become a Volunteer Ambulance Officer at St John WA - Harvey. He’s now being recognised for 30 years of outstanding service, alongside his fellow volunteers Carol Gale and Troy Bates. An incredible 90 years of service between them all 👏

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