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Volunteers shine as finalists in 2025 WA Volunteer of the Year awards
St John WA presents awards to outstanding ECU students
St John WA shaping the nurses of tomorrow
More defibrillators to save lives in Waroona
St John WA brings Paramedics TV show to WA
Members of the St John WA community honoured at 2025 Investiture Ceremony
Celebrating the unveiling of Jerramungup Sub Centre renovations
St John WA team members further their studies thanks to memorial scholarships
Compassion on the road: St John WA Community Transport goes above call of duty
Honouring volunteers at inaugural awards night
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The Easter break is nearly here! 🐰 If you’re heading out into our great state,...
Our Snake Bite Bandage with built-in tension indicator helps you apply the right pressure when...
“The opportunity to learn under the mentorship of such kind and knowledgeable nurses and doctors...
St John WA is bringing the next season of Paramedics to WA! 🎬 This will...
Hey, did you know it's Auslan Day? The first Auslan (Australian Sign Language) dictionary was...
We honoured 38 incredible members of the St John WA community at the 2025 Investiture...
Congratulations to our latest group of Ambulance Transport Officers who successfully completed their training last...
St John WA’s Youth, Community and Engagement team is thrilled to deliver our First Aid...
“He always goes above the call of duty. I can’t speak more highly of him."...
This month, 35 St John WA team members ventured to Hobart to participate in the...
Our Patient Transfer crews are out on the road today, and every day 💚 St...
It should have been just another footy game for Northam local and father, Wade Hunter....
Defibrillators can save lives and St John WA's network of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is...
“You probably said over 100 times, just tell my family that I love them.” Detective...
This year's Perth Caravan and Camping Show starts today at the Claremont Showgrounds ⛺ Come...
Last night saw the launch of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The Innovate RAP...
Our latest paramedic interns have hit the road! 🚑 Congratulations and good luck. We can't...
Thank you to Channel 7 Telethon Trust for the $79,768 grant to deliver first aid...
Harrison interviews our Group CEO, Kevin Brown - round three! 🎤 In our final video,...
APES Games, are you ready for us? 🚑 Thirty-five St John WA team members are...
“I always wondered what would happen if I ever needed a defibrillator. Well now I...
Meet the latest group of Communications Officers to join us here at St John WA...
It's International Women's Day and today we're celebrating the outstanding women of St John WA....
Our Event Health Service volunteers took part in a multiagency training exercise with North Cottesloe...
Harrison interviews our Group CEO, Kevin Brown - round two! 🎤 In this week's reel,...
Today St John WA team members and loved ones gathered by our new memorial garden...
It may be a public holiday on Monday, but our Urgent Care Centres are still...
Aspiring paramedic and Minecraft expert, six-year-old Harrison, is back and posing the big questions to...
It was the loss of his daughter in a tragic accident that motivated Chris Sabourne...
In an emergency, every second counts. ⏱️ By registering your property access codes (like building...
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.
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/
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
“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/
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/
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: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/members-of-the-st-john-wa-community-honoured-at-2025-investiture-ceremony/
A huge milestone for Jerramungup! 🚑 Long-awaited renovations at the St John WA - Jerramungup Sub Centre are officially complete - marking an exciting new chapter for the local community and emergency services in the Great Southern. The renovation, beginning in 2019, was a huge achievement for the Jerramungup team and has transformed the sub centre, which hadn’t seen major upgrades since the late 80s and early 90s. A big thank you to all the volunteers, past and present, and special recognition to Danielle Wisewould – former Chair, current EMT, and local Citizen of the Year. Her tireless efforts were instrumental in making the renovations happen 💚 Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wRSqZ
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 Perth. 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.
“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. Volunteer today: https://stjohnwa.com.au/changelives/volunteer/metro/community-transport-volunteer
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
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
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 💚
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.
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
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/
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
