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“Mum, we knew you could do it!” Meet St John WA’s Dispatcher of the Year 

Wangara-based Communications Officer, Leanne Woodcock, has been named St John WA’s ‘Dispatcher of the Year’ for the strong impression she made in just her first year of call handling.  Every month, one call-taker at St John WA’s State Control Centre (SCC) is awarded ‘Call of the Month’ for demonstrating precision, care and high-quality outcomes for patients.   At the end of the year, all calls are assessed by a panel to decide ‘Dispatcher of the…
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Finding the words when seconds matter: English learning meets first aid at South Metro TAFE

Adult Migrant English Program students at South Metro TAFE paired language practise with life-saving skills through a free, tailored session delivered by St John WA’s Youth and Community Engagement First Aid Awareness team. The session blended ambulance familiarisation with hands‑on first aid, helping participants build confidence in emergencies. TAFE Lecturer Frankie Aldaiji wanted the session…
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The women behind the uniform

Uniforms tell only part of the story. This International Women’s Day, former St John paramedic and photographer Emma Rachelle (Emma Dodd) has captured a different perspective through a portrait series celebrating seven women connected to the St John community. The series features women working across emergency care and support roles and reflects the lives they…
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Women in Ambulance awards for six of St John WA’s finest

St John WA is proud to announce six Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) Women in Ambulance award winners this International Women’s Day. The CAA Women in Ambulance Awards are designed to recognise and promote the hard work of incredible and inspirational women who work in ambulance services across Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.…
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Making every call count – 317,979 times 

Managing hundreds of thousands of Triple Zero (000) calls every year, including 317,979 in FY2025, SCC’s teams and systems are a powerful force of assurance, support and calm to the WA public when emergencies arise.   According to the latest Report on Government Services (ROGS), St John WA has the best Triple Zero (000) call answering times nationally with 97.4% of calls answered under 10 seconds.  New blood St John WA’s call-takers are the heart of SCC and 2025 saw…
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First Nations first aid training hits the Pilbara

St John WA has delivered vital first aid training to First Nations people in the Pilbara.   Thanks to funding from Shaw and Partners, St John WA held a two-day HLTAID011 Provide First Aid session for the team from Gumala Aboriginal Corporation in Tom Price.   The course covered core first aid essentials such as the DRSABCD Action Plan, how to perform CPR and wound management.   The group also learnt how to help people experiencing a range…
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Future paramedics celebrate first year of study at Curtin University

The inaugural cohort of paramedicine students from Curtin School of Nursing has completed their first year of study. The Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine) course was launched by Curtin in 2025. Fifty students who enrolled last year are now on their way to careers as a paramedic. Increasingly, paramedics are serving in diverse healthcare settings, including…
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New life-saving equipment for Karijini thanks to Tom Price youth

New life-saving equipment is destined for Karijini National Park thanks to a huge fundraising effort from young people involved in Tom Price’s local emergency services.  Two more automated external defibrillators (AED) and cabinets, along with eight snake bite kits, will be installed at key locations across the park.  Over the past five years, members of the St John Academy and Emergency Services Cadets have raised more than $36,000 towards supporting the health and safety of…
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St John WA responds to rare lightning strike incidents

St John WA ambulance crews responded to three separate lightning strike incidents across Perth on Thursday, February 26 during intense storm activity. While lightning strikes are uncommon in Western Australia, all such incidents are treated as Priority 1 emergencies. Special Operations Manager Deane Coxall said crews were immediately dispatched and assessed patients for potentially life-threatening…
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‘I knew I had to do CPR’: Hero teen who saved a boy’s life says he would do it again

A Perth teenager has been recognised by St John WA for his extraordinary actions that helped save the life of another boy in December last year. Dylan Bennet was just 17 and playing basketball with a group of other teens in Perth when one of the players collapsed. Recognising the signs of cardiac arrest immediately,…
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💚 Protecting WA’s health and wellbeing through first aid, emergency response and community care | RTO #0392

Thinking of volunteering? Here are a few reasons you probably shouldn't.
Bake sales. Sausage sizzles. Big impact. 

Tom Price youth have raised $36k to bring life-saving AEDs and snake bite kits to Karijini National Park 🌳
Happy Labour Day ☀️
We hope you’re making the most of the long weekend.
If something unexpected pops up, remember our Urgent Care, GP and Dental services are available across five locations:
📍 Joondalup
📍 Osborne Park
📍 Cannington
📍 Midland
📍 Cockburn
Here when you need us. 💚

#urgentcare #gp #dental
Long weekend plans? We love to see it. ☀️
If you see flashing lights,
Stay calm and give us room.
You’re helping us help someone else. 💚

#longweekend #staysafewa #emergencyservices #roadsafety #slowdownmoveover
Even Lady Whistledown knows St John Urgent Care is where The Ton go when it’s urgent but not an emergency 😉.
Who knew catching feelings could be good for your cardiovascular system? ❤️‍🔥
Your heart’s working overtime this Valentine’s - and we’re here for it.
Valentine’s Day is nearly here 🌹 A little love goes a long way - we’re sharing ours at St John Midland Clinic.

#urgentcare #stjohnwa #dental #gp
Drama? Romance? Fainting on the moors? 
Don’t worry…we’re here to help 💚
What’s actually inside a first aid kit? 👀
Unpacking it all so you know what you’ve got before you need it. Because emergencies are not the time for surprise bandage hunts 🩹
Summer fun = sometimes a few bumps! 🌊🛹🪜
Whether it’s Urgent Care, GP, or Dental - we’re here to help! ❤️
Plus we offer on-site X-ray & pathology.
Experienced, multilingual care.
Family, men’s and women’s health, skin checks and minor procedures.
No matter what adventure you’re on this public holiday, slip, slop, slap, and pack a first aid kit. 

Stay safe WA 💚
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!
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.
If you’re ever given the opportunity to volunteer with St John WA, say yes.
It matters more than you think ❤️
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 👀
POV: you’re walking through St John Cockburn Clinic 👀

Onsite dental, GP & Urgent care. All in one place!
An afternoon at @ronaldmcdonaldhousewa with the Youth and Community Engagement team is always a wonderful time. 

Learn more using the link in our bio.
For this month only you can…
Eat at Grill’d.
Donate a token. 
Support St John WA. ❤️
Can’t push past events like @auscyclingaus road nationals. 😍 

It was a brilliant display of speed, cycling, and community. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️
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
Don’t put your smile on hold for another year. 🦷

Check out the link in our bio to learn more.
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.
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.
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. 🤭
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.
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. 💚
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.

Thinking of volunteering? Here are a few reasons you probably shouldn't.

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Bake sales. Sausage sizzles. Big impact. Tom Price youth have raised $36k to bring life-saving AEDs and snake bite kits to Karijini National Park 🌳 Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia St John WA - Tom Price and Paraburdoo

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Happy Labour Day ☀️ We hope you’re making the most of the long weekend. If something unexpected pops up, remember our Urgent Care, GP and Dental services are available across five locations: 📍 Joondalup 📍 Osborne Park 📍 Cannington 📍 Midland 📍 Cockburn Here when you need us. 💚 #urgentcare #gp #dental

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Long weekend plans? We love to see it. ☀️ If you see flashing lights, Stay calm and give us room. You’re helping us help someone else. 💚 #longweekend #staysafewa #emergencyservices #roadsafety #slowdownmoveover

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Even Lady Whistledown knows St John Urgent Care is where The Ton go when it’s urgent but not an emergency 😉.

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The award for best valentines post goes to St John WA - Great Southern. ❤️ Check it out 👇 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17HDv2aKUY/

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Some people do situationships. We prefer commitment. 24/7. No mixed signals. ❤️💙💚🧡 Whatever the colour - we’re here to help. Happy Valentine’s Day to our besties. Western Australia Police Force Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA

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Valentine’s Day is nearly here 🌹 A little love goes a long way - we’re sharing ours at St John Midland Clinic. #urgentcare #stjohnwa #dental #gp

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Drama? Romance? Fainting on the moors? Don’t worry…we’re here to help 💚

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What’s actually inside a first aid kit? 👀 Unpacking it all so you know what you’ve got before you need it. Because emergencies are not the time for surprise bandage hunts 🩹

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Summer fun = sometimes a few bumps! 🌊🛹🪜 Whether it’s Urgent Care, GP, or Dental - we’re here to help! ❤️

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Rain, hail, or shine the team is here to help as shown this week by the @St John WA - Christmas Island crew practising with the wheelchair and stair descender equipment. Equipment like this is vital to ensuring all members of the community are able to be assisted, even from tricky spots.

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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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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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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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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, slip, slap and pack a first aid kit. Stay safe WA 💚

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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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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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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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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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