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Press Release
Jan 29, 2026

Paws, presence and positive impact as therapy dogs bring cuddles to Kalgoorlie

Behind every St John WA operational uniform is a human being carrying the cumulative weight of difficult calls, long shifts and exposure to traumatic events. And sometimes, what that human being needs most, is permission to pause. When a major incident involving violence and aggression towards our crews took place in Kalgoorlie in early December,…
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Press Release
Jan 28, 2026

St John WA volunteers collect Australia Day awards

Celebrations are in order for St John WA’s Waroona sub centre after the local team won Community Group of the Year at the Shire’s Australia Day ceremony. Established in 1959, the sub centre is run by volunteers and provides the community with emergency medical assistance.  As well as providing first aid training to locals, the Waroona…
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Jan 26, 2026

Australia Day Honours for two of St John’s finest

Two St John WA paramedics have been awarded Ambulance Service Medals in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.  The Ambulance Service Medal was instituted in 1999 to recognise those who have rendered distinguished service as a member of an Australian ambulance service.  St John WA Group CEO Kevin Brown praised the medal recipients.  “I am thrilled to see Lauren and David recognised with Ambulance Service Medals in…
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Press Release
Jan 23, 2026

Remote fit testing program boosts respiratory safety at St John WA

A new safety initiative that allows for the remote fit testing of St John WA’s workforce is now being rolled out in regional areas.  While St John’s Respiratory Team will still visit sub centres and regional offices on a year-round testing schedule, a new transportable set up will allow them to capture any team members who cannot attend in-person sessions.   Hailed as ‘convenient’ and ‘effective’ by volunteers, the team can…
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Press Release
Jan 20, 2026

Servicing the South West and beyond

After moving to the South West to be closer to her mum, Nicole Bathurst was seeking flexible, customer-focused employment to fit in around her caring responsibilities.  She has now found her ideal role as a Field Service Officer here at St John WA.  Field Service Officers play a key role in keeping Western Australia safe and prepared for emergencies.   From servicing first aid kits to checking defibrillators and emergency oxygen equipment, it is a hands-on job supporting…
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Press Release
Jan 15, 2026

St John brings the fun to children at Ronald McDonald House WA

Being in an ambulance can be frightening for sick children, but a group of youngsters staying at Ronald McDonald House WA got to experience the fun side of St John WA thanks to the Youth and Community team’s First Aid Focus program. The visit, run by St John WA first aid trainer Gemma Owens, included…
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Jan 15, 2026

St John WA’s Event Health Services helps to keep cyclists rolling

Australia’s top cyclists and para-cyclists came together to compete for the coveted green-and-gold national championship jersey at the Westbridge Funds Road National Championships in Perth in January – and St John WA’s Event Health Services (EHS) team was there to help. Thousands of spectators and competitors gathered for the national cycling event which saw riders…
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Press Release
Jan 14, 2026

St John set to help build a safer, more capable WA 

St John WA has launched new, responsive training programs helping WA businesses, communities and the future workforce build confidence and capability.  The new suite combines nationally recognised and industry-developed courses to strengthen workforce capability, boost emergency preparedness and address modern duty of care requirements.   Developed through consultation with business and industry clients, the programs build confidence, reduce…
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Jan 6, 2026

Local Government FAQs: How St John services communities

As Western Australia’s ageing population is increasingly being supported to stay at home, Local Government councils can benefit from knowing the services and support St John WA, as a highly networked not-for-profit healthcare organisation, provides to ratepayers in the community. John WA is a not-for-profit organisation committed to helping communities live well, connect, and respond.…
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Press Release
Dec 22, 2025

Head of Urgent Care appointed to St John Health

With St John Health’s recent expansion to six urgent care (UC) centres across Perth, a new ‘Head of Urgent Care’ role has been introduced to the team.   It will ensure UC has the same senior representation as GP and dental, as well as specialist oversight within the management team.  Mo Ashfaq has been promoted to this important role.  With over 20 years’ experience and a strong commitment to staff and patient experience, Mo was the ideal candidate.  “As Head of Urgent Care, I oversee recruitment,…
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No matter what adventure you’re on this public holiday, slip, slop, slap, and pack a first aid kit. Stay safe WA 💚
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No matter what adventure you’re on this public holiday, slip, slop, slap, and pack a...

Splish, splash, STINGRAY 😱 Bit worried about marine life while out and about? Refresh your knowledge using our handy first aid guides. You can check them out on the First Responder App or on the St John WA website for free!
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Splish, splash, STINGRAY 😱

Bit worried about marine life while out and about? Refresh your...

Oh hiss! 🐍 Be prepared on your adventures this long weekend, the summer sun makes our ssslithery sssnakes more active. Remember they can be a little hiss-terical, so if you see any resting leave them be.
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Oh hiss! 🐍

Be prepared on your adventures this long weekend, the summer sun makes...

If you’re ever given the opportunity to volunteer with St John WA, say yes. It matters more than you think ❤️
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If you’re ever given the opportunity to volunteer with St John WA, say yes.
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No need to book a trip to head overseas for a brighter smile, we've got your dental needs covered for that 2026 glow up. 🦷✨ Peep the link in bio to book 👀
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No need to book a trip to head overseas for a brighter smile, we've got...

POV: you’re walking through St John Cockburn Clinic 👀 Onsite dental, GP & Urgent care. All in one place!
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POV: you’re walking through St John Cockburn Clinic 👀

Onsite dental, GP & Urgent care....

An afternoon at @ronaldmcdonaldhousewa with the Youth and Community Engagement team is always a wonderful time. Learn more using the link in our bio.
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An afternoon at @ronaldmcdonaldhousewa with the Youth and Community Engagement team is always a wonderful...

For this month only you can… Eat at Grill’d. Donate a token. Support St John WA. ❤️
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For this month only you can…
Eat at Grill’d.
Donate a token.
Support St John...

Can’t push past events like @auscyclingaus road nationals. 😍 It was a brilliant display of speed, cycling, and community. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️
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Can’t push past events like @auscyclingaus road nationals. 😍

It was a brilliant display of...

Unlike the ending of Stranger Things, first aid for a blood nose isn’t up for debate. 🩸 Need more first aid guides? The free First Responder App has you covered
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Unlike the ending of Stranger Things, first aid for a blood nose isn’t up for...

Don’t put your smile on hold for another year. 🦷 Check out the link in our bio to learn more.
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Don’t put your smile on hold for another year. 🦷

Check out the link in...

Name a better compliment… I’ll wait 🦷
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Name a better compliment… I’ll wait 🦷

Urgent Care, Dental, Pathology, and GP all in once handy location. Check out your nearest St John Health using the link in bio.
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Urgent Care, Dental, Pathology, and GP all in once handy location. Check out your nearest...

It’s New Year’s Eve, time to celebrate the year that was and ring in 2026. Have fun, look after each other, and if you see our team out and about say g’day and know we’re here for emergencies and urgencies.
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It’s New Year’s Eve, time to celebrate the year that was and ring in 2026....

Not sure if it’s urgent (care) or an emergency? We got you.
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Not sure if it’s urgent (care) or an emergency? We got you.

Sam and David bring the giggles with this rapid fire round of questions. 🤭
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Sam and David bring the giggles with this rapid fire round of questions. 🤭

Keep your standards high when it comes to Christmas lunch, but zero when it comes to alcoholic drinks if you’re planning on driving between events this silly season. Take extra care on our roads and happy holidays.
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Keep your standards high when it comes to Christmas lunch, but zero when it comes...

This Christmas, keep celebrations safe and joyful 🎄. Stay hydrated, plan your travel ahead, and know when to call Triple Zero (000). Your safety matters to us. Wishing you all a wonderful and safe festive season. 💚
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This Christmas, keep celebrations safe and joyful 🎄.

Stay hydrated, plan your travel ahead, and...

The effects of a heatwave don’t disappear with the sun. Keep checking on the people around you, even when the temperature has dropped. Heat has a hangover.
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The effects of a heatwave don’t disappear with the sun. Keep checking on the people...

We asked Torben and Julie from St John WA in Harvey a few quick questions. The first one? A little unexpected 😉
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We asked Torben and Julie from St John WA in Harvey a few quick questions....

Mental health. Youth leadership. Regional Australia. Public art. It’s a combination we don’t see often, but one we probably should. In Northam, St John Academy team members brought these elements together through a community-led artwork inspired by the @bluetreeproject, designed to spark conversations about mental health. The blue tree mural now lives on the Avon Community Services building on Fitzgerald Street, showing what’s possible when young people are given the space to lead locally, in ways that matter.
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Mental health. Youth leadership. Regional Australia. Public art.
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Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the tragic incident in Bondi. It’s common to experience distress after a serious or traumatic event. This can happen immediately, or in the days and weeks that follow, and can look different for everyone. If you’re feeling impacted, support is available. You can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14. Information and support resources are available for people affected by emergencies in our Support Guide can be found via the link in our bio.
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Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the tragic incident in Bondi.

It’s common...

Thanks to a stellar first year, the St John Academy is expanding! The four new locations joining the line-up are: 📍Ellenbrook 📍Wundowie 📍Joondalup 📍Paraburdoo Check the link in our bio to learn how the weekly evening program empowers secondary school students to become community leaders, learn life-saving skills, and build a strong foundation for future healthcare careers.
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Thanks to a stellar first year, the St John Academy is expanding!

The four new...

Win a movie night under the stars! As part of our partnership with Telethon Community Cinemas, 15 x people will win 4 tickets each, perfect for a night out with your favourite people. Tickets can be used for films at any Telethon Community Cinemas location giving you the freedom to pick the movie, date and venue to suit your vibe. Enter now for the chance to win! T&Cs apply. Competition closes 3pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025, check the link in bio.
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Win a movie night under the stars!

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From stadium lights to ocean sunsets, volunteering takes you places you’d never expect. It can look like being behind the scenes at an epic footy game, throwing the first pitch in front of a massive crowd, or watching the sun set over the ocean after a day spent helping others. This International Volunteer Day, let’s show vollies some love. #InternationalVolunteersDay
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From stadium lights to ocean sunsets, volunteering takes you places you’d never expect.

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Coming to a beach near you this summer. A tale of how one AED finds its home in the Southwest, marking 10,000 locations with the life-saving devices on the State Defibrillator Network.
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Coming to a beach near you this summer.

A tale of how one AED finds...

Hundreds of presents are on their way to WA children across WA! The St John elves have been busy gathering gifts for the team at @anglicarewa to distribute to those who need them most this festive season. ❤️
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Hundreds of presents are on their way to WA children across WA!

The St John...

Proud, loud and full of love Pride Parade 2025 🏳️‍🌈 #prideparade #pride
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Proud, loud and full of love

Pride Parade 2025 🏳️‍🌈

#prideparade #pride

Help on a hot morning means water all round. Keep getting out there, Perth. We’ve got your back. 👌🏃‍♂️🦮 #heretohelp #stjohnwa
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Help on a hot morning means water all round. Keep getting out there, Perth. We’ve...

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St John WA️ 4 days ago

Plus we offer on-site X-ray & pathology. Experienced, multilingual care. Family, men’s and women’s health, skin checks and minor procedures.

Plus we offer on-site X-ray & pathology. Experienced, multilingual care. Family, men’s and women’s health, skin checks and minor procedures.
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St John WA️ 5 days ago

UPDATE: St John WA has been made aware that some mobile devices are currently not correctly connecting to Triple Zero (000). It has been identified that some phone users may experience a 20–30 second delay when dialling Triple Zero (000). Users experiencing this issue are urged to remain on the line, as they will be put through to an operator.

UPDATE: St John WA has been made aware that some mobile devices are currently not correctly connecting to Triple Zero (000). It has been identified that some phone users may experience a 20–30 second delay when dialling Triple Zero (000). Users experiencing this issue are urged to remain on the line, as they will be put through to an operator.
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St John WA️ 5 days ago

Congratulations to the St John WA recipients of Ambulance Service Medals in this year’s Australia Day Honours List. 🥳 Dedicated paramedics Lauren D’Arcy and David Emerson were recognised and awarded the ASMs, along with Jasmine Cockram, Emma McKeown, Christine Fyfe, Ross Chappell, Tracy Jones. Phillip Crute, and St John WA - Waroona as recipients of awards and recognitions within their local communities. Learn more about Lauren and Davids impact. 👇 https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/australia-day-honours-for-two-of-st-johns-finest/

Congratulations to the St John WA recipients of Ambulance Service Medals in this year’s Australia Day Honours List. 🥳 Dedicated paramedics Lauren D’Arcy and David Emerson were recognised and awarded the ASMs, along with Jasmine Cockram, Emma McKeown, Christine Fyfe, Ross Chappell, Tracy Jones. Phillip Crute, and St John WA - Waroona as recipients of awards and recognitions within their local communities. Learn more about Lauren and Davids impact. 👇 https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/australia-day-honours-for-two-of-st-johns-finest/
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St John WA️ 7 days ago

No matter what adventure you’re on this public holiday, slip, slop, slap, and pack a first aid kit. Stay safe WA 💚

No matter what adventure you’re on this public holiday, slip, slop, slap, and pack a first aid kit. Stay safe WA 💚
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St John WA️ 7 days ago

No matter what adventure you’re on this public holiday, slip, slip, slap and pack a first aid kit. Stay safe WA 💚

No matter what adventure you’re on this public holiday, slip, slip, slap and pack a first aid kit. Stay safe WA 💚
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St John WA️ 1 week ago

Splish, splash, STINGRAY 😱 Bit worried about marine life while out and about? Refresh your knowledge using our handy first aid guides. You can check them out on the First Responder App or on the St John WA website for free!

Splish, splash, STINGRAY 😱 Bit worried about marine life while out and about? Refresh your knowledge using our handy first aid guides. You can check them out on the First Responder App or on the St John WA website for free!
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St John WA
St John WA️ 1 week ago

Oh hiss! 🐍 Be prepared on your adventures this long weekend, the summer sun makes our ssslithery sssnakes more active. Remember they can be a little hiss-terical, so if you see any resting leave them be.

Oh hiss! 🐍 Be prepared on your adventures this long weekend, the summer sun makes our ssslithery sssnakes more active. Remember they can be a little hiss-terical, so if you see any resting leave them be.
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St John WA️ 1 week ago

If you’re ever given the opportunity to volunteer with St John WA say yes. It matters more than you think ❤️

If you’re ever given the opportunity to volunteer with St John WA say yes. It matters more than you think ❤️
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St John WA️ 2 weeks ago

Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance. It’s common to experience distress after a serious or traumatic event. This can happen immediately, or in the days and weeks that follow, and can look different for everyone. If you’re feeling impacted, support is available. You can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14. Information and support resources are available for people affected by emergencies in our Support Guide: https://brnw.ch/21wYm2V

Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance. It’s common to experience distress after a serious or traumatic event. This can happen immediately, or in the days and weeks that follow, and can look different for everyone. If you’re feeling impacted, support is available. You can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14. Information and support resources are available for people affected by emergencies in our Support Guide: https://brnw.ch/21wYm2V
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St John WA️ 2 weeks ago

No need to book a trip to head overseas for a brighter smile, we've got your dental needs covered for that 2026 glow up. 🦷✨ https://stjohnhealth.com.au/dental-services/

No need to book a trip to head overseas for a brighter smile, we've got your dental needs covered for that 2026 glow up. 🦷✨ https://stjohnhealth.com.au/dental-services/
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St John WA️ 2 weeks ago

POV: you’re walking through St John Cockburn Clinic 👀 Onsite dental, GP & Urgent care. All in one place!

POV: you’re walking through St John Cockburn Clinic 👀 Onsite dental, GP & Urgent care. All in one place!
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St John WA️ 2 weeks ago

An afternoon at Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Australia with the Youth and Community Engagement team is always a wonderful time. https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/st-john-brings-the-fun-to-children-at-ronald-mcdonald-house-wa/

An afternoon at Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Australia with the Youth and Community Engagement team is always a wonderful time. https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/st-john-brings-the-fun-to-children-at-ronald-mcdonald-house-wa/
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St John WA️ 3 weeks ago

For this month only you can… Eat at Grill’d. Donate a token. Support St John WA. ❤️

For this month only you can… Eat at Grill’d. Donate a token. Support St John WA. ❤️
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St John WA️ 3 weeks ago

Can’t push past events like @auscyclingaus road nationals. 😍 It was a brilliant display of speed, cycling, and community. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Can’t push past events like @auscyclingaus road nationals. 😍 It was a brilliant display of speed, cycling, and community. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️
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St John WA️ 4 weeks ago

Unlike the ending of Stranger Things, first aid for a blood nose isn't up for debate. 🩸 Need more first aid guides? The free First Responder App has you covered: https://www.stjohnwa.com.au/online-resources/st-john-first-responder-app?srsltid=AfmBOoqNw7oqCBQkA1bh4GqHYepLOoQ7AltR676ldfB9CUJxQnsnjy9D

Unlike the ending of Stranger Things, first aid for a blood nose isn't up for debate. 🩸 Need more first aid guides? The free First Responder App has you covered: https://www.stjohnwa.com.au/online-resources/st-john-first-responder-app?srsltid=AfmBOoqNw7oqCBQkA1bh4GqHYepLOoQ7AltR676ldfB9CUJxQnsnjy9D
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St John WA️ 4 weeks ago

New year, same you, better smile. 😁🪥 Don't put off seeing the dentist for another year. https://stjohnhealth.com.au/dental-services/

New year, same you, better smile. 😁🪥 Don't put off seeing the dentist for another year. https://stjohnhealth.com.au/dental-services/
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St John WA️ 4 weeks ago

Urgent Care, Dental, Pathology, and GP all in once handy location. Check out your nearest St John Health https://stjohnhealth.com.au/

Urgent Care, Dental, Pathology, and GP all in once handy location. Check out your nearest St John Health https://stjohnhealth.com.au/
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St John WA️ 1 month ago

It’s New Year’s Eve, time to celebrate the year that was and ring in 2026. Have fun, look after each other, and if you see our team out and about say g’day and know we’re here for emergencies and urgencies.

It’s New Year’s Eve, time to celebrate the year that was and ring in 2026. Have fun, look after each other, and if you see our team out and about say g’day and know we’re here for emergencies and urgencies.
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St John WA️ 1 month ago

Sam and David bring the giggles with this rapid fire round of questions. 🤭

Sam and David bring the giggles with this rapid fire round of questions. 🤭
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St John WA️ 1 month ago

Keep your standards high when it comes to Christmas lunch, but zero when it comes to alcoholic drinks if you’re planning on driving between events this silly season. Take extra care on our roads and happy holidays.

Keep your standards high when it comes to Christmas lunch, but zero when it comes to alcoholic drinks if you’re planning on driving between events this silly season. Take extra care on our roads and happy holidays.
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St John WA️ 1 month ago

This Christmas, keep celebrations safe and joyful 🎄. Stay hydrated, plan your travel ahead, and know when to call Triple Zero (000). Your safety matters to us. Wishing you all a wonderful and safe festive season. 💚

This Christmas, keep celebrations safe and joyful 🎄. Stay hydrated, plan your travel ahead, and know when to call Triple Zero (000). Your safety matters to us. Wishing you all a wonderful and safe festive season. 💚
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