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Saving lives is in St John WA’s blood

With the sheer number of paramedics, police and firefighters present at Lifeblood’s Perth Donor Centre this morning, you could be forgiven for thinking there was an emergency unfolding.  However, all those attending were there supporting a different cause – the launch of Lifeblood’s annual Emergency Services Blood Drive.  St John WA Group CEO, Kevin Brown,…
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From Queensland to WA: A paramedic’s journey of finding balance and purpose

After seven years in Queensland, paramedic Lauren Tenardi has returned to Western Australia – bringing her career full circle and embracing a new chapter with St John WA. “I grew up here in WA but moved to Queensland in 2017 for a change in scenery,” she said. “I began my degree in paramedical sciences in…
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St John WA Great Southern volunteers gather to connect and learn

On 23 May 2025, 80 St John WA volunteers gathered in Albany for the Great Southern Volunteer Forum.  The event was a collaboration between a newly established Forum Volunteer Committee and the Great Southern District Office, to acknowledge and celebrate National Volunteer Week.  The day brought together local volunteers, St John WA staff, and special…
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Warnkarunku Day 2025: Northern Goldfields event makes preventative health fun

More than 100 students from Leonora, Laverton, Leinster, Menzies and Mount Margaret gathered at Leonora Oval to learn more about health and first aid with St John WA and other local health services on May 29.  ‘Warnkarunku Day’ brought together primary and high school students, local not-for-profits, allied health services and sponsors from around the…
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Event Heath Services volunteers save father-of-five at local fun run

Runner Paul Jolly has been reunited with the St John WA Event Health Services (EHS) volunteer ambulance officers who helped save his life after collapsing from a sudden cardiac arrest at a local fun run in May. With no warning signs, the fit father-of-five dropped unconscious metres from the finish line in Perth having almost…
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St John WA showcases career pathways at Perth Careers Expo

St John WA (SJWA) proudly participated in the 2025 Perth Careers Expo at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre held between 15 to 18 May, connecting with over 12,000 students, jobseekers and career changers across four days. SJWA team shared insights into the wide range of career opportunities available across the organisation – from frontline…
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Introducing Clinical Practice Radio (CPR): Streaming new voices in evidence based clinical care

St John WA (SJWA) is launching its first ever public podcast designed by paramedics for clinicians, with 12 clinical practice episodes set to release over the next 12 months. Clinical Practice Radio, or CPR for short, will release its first episode 29 May 2025 across all major podcasting platforms. SJWA Deputy Director of Paramedicine Andy…
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St John WA scholarships awarded as part of National Reconciliation Week

Four Edith Cowan University students are the latest to receive a St John WA Memorial Scholarship as part of SJWA’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation.  They were awarded as SJWA team members gathered to watch Reconciliation WA’s National Reconciliation Breakfast held in Walyalup (Fremantle) and streamed live on NITV and SBS On Demand. The scholarship is…
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Dedicated young Lancelin volunteer wins major WA award

St John WA volunteer Bree Del Borrello, 25, is devoted to her community.  Bree has now won ‘Young Volunteer of the Year’ in the WA Volunteer of the Year Awards.  A Lancelin local and enrolled nurse, she volunteers as an Emergency Medical Technician at the Lancelin Sub Centre alongside her partner, Tyler, and mother-in-law, Tonya. …
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Meet the St John WA volunteer hooked on helping the Shark Bay community

St John WA volunteer, Alana Eru, has called Shark Bay, Western Australia home since 2014.  Hailing from New Zealand, she was at a crossroads in her life when she decided to join St John WA after seeing a Facebook ad for an ambulance recruitment day in Denham.  While her family was the original pull to…
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💚 Protecting WA’s health and wellbeing through first aid, emergency response and community care | RTO #0392

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!

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“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 🔗

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@careers_expo_perth - let’s go!

Thinking about a career with St John WA? We’re at the Careers Expo at @pcec until Sunday! Drop by Stand 493 to chat to our careers team and paramedics 💚
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 via the news link in our bio 🔗
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.
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. 💚

Read more via the news link in our bio 🔗
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 via the news link in our bio 🔗
What an incredible turnout for the Festival of Triathlon in #Busselton! 🏊🏃🚲

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!

Photos: Clip Media and Busselton Festival of Triathlon.

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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 #WorldAsthmaDay we want to spread the word. Check out our asthma first aid advice via the link in our bio and share with your loved ones 💚
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 via the link in our bio 🔗
Good morning from Eucla 🌈

Thanks to our volunteer Jenny for sharing this photo with us.

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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 and good luck! Winners will be announced on May 15.

Read more via the news link in our bio 🔗

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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. 🎉

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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.

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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.

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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. 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 🙌

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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 💚

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! 💚

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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 💚

We love a bloody good competition here at St John WA! Australian Red Cross Lifeblood 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: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/saving-lives-is-in-st-john-was-blood/

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“I’ve travelled to most of Australia’s states over the years, and WA has some of the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen – particularly the white sandy beaches and clear blue water.” Meet Lauren, a paramedic who relocated to Western Australia after training and working in Queensland. Originally from WA, she felt the pull to return to her home state to spend more time with family and give back to her community. And now she's working with us here at St John WA. 🚑 We're so glad to have you on the team, Lauren! Read her story: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/from-queensland-to-wa-a-paramedics-journey-of-finding-balance-and-purpose/

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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 of health, hygiene, wellbeing and first aid. The name ‘Warnkarunku’ was given to the event by local Elder Cheryl Cotterill, which means ‘good health, good healing’. A collaboration between St John WA and the Shire of Leonora, we worked with local partners, schools and sponsors to bring the day together - and we are now keen to expand this to other communities: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/warnkarunku-day-2025-northern-goldfields-event-makes-preventative-health-fun/

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“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.

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“Whether it’s driving hours to another town for rural footy, umpiring games, putting out neighbours’ fires or helping cook the Saturday night barbecues in the boarding house, volunteering becomes second nature." - Jack Hallam, Hale boarding student. We would like to thank Hale School's boarding students for raising an incredible $10,000 to help rural and remote communities increase their emergency response, particularly in the event of sudden cardiac arrest, through their farmers' market at the school. 👏 Read more: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/hale-schools-community-spirit-raises-funds-to-help-save-rural-farming-lives/

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"When we support one student, we’re uplifting entire families, empowering cultural pride, and planting seeds of change that grow across generations." Four Edith Cowan University (ECU) students have received St John WA Memorial Scholarships as part of our commitment to reconciliation. The scholarship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking an eligible health sciences degree at ECU. They were awarded as our teams got together to watch today's Reconciliation WA’s Breakfast held in Walyalup (Fremantle). Read more:

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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 St John WA - Great Southern teams supported with alongside Albany Volunteer State Emergency Service, Denmark State Emergency Services - SES, Mount Barker SES, Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia. Amazing work, everyone. Photo credit: Albany SES

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This week has been all about our vollies. From bingo nights and BBQs, to hand-delivered treats and drive-through breakfasts, we've been celebrating! 🥳 We've been loving seeing the celebrations across the state this National Volunteer Week - and there's still more to come. No matter what team you are part of, thank you for all you do here at St John WA. Got a photo of your event or want to say share a message of thanks? Post in the comments below👇

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Meet Bree - nurse, mentor, Lancelin local and St John WA - Lancelin volunteer. Her passion and dedication to the health and safety of the Lancelin community she calls home has won her Volunteering WA's WA Young Volunteer of the Year. We couldn't be more proud to have her as part of the team. The West Australian spoke to Bree to learn more about what her drives her and why getting into volunteering is the best thing you can do 💚

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“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 💚

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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: https://www.stjohnwa.com.au/changelives/volunteer #NVW2025 Volunteering Australia

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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

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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/

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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/

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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

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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/

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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.

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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

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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/

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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! 🏆

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Good morning from Eucla 🌈 Thanks to our volunteer Jenny for sharing this photo with us.

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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

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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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