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Town of Victoria Park small businesses upbeat about saving lives one heart at a time
Perth man saves wife’s life with newly acquired first aid skills
Parents urged to learn vital first aid skills to protect their families in an emergency
King’s Birthday Honours for a trio of St John WA’s finest
Carnarvon shines with Pride as St John WA joins in the festivities
Decades of service and friendship forged in Mount Barker
‘For the community, by the community’: 80 years of service celebrated in Toodyay
NAIDOC lunch encourages St John WA team to inspire next generation
Albany father-daughter duo show giving back is in their blood
St John WA named as finalist in Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards
Did you know Australian adults living with children are more likely to witness a medical...
Check out wonderful St John WA - Wyndham showing how #teamworkmakesthedreamwork. See the full post...
Today is R U OK? Day, a day to encourage meaningful conversations. You don't need...
Meet the legends of St John WA – Mount Barker. Whether it's a neighbour or...
The team had a blast at the annual Dowerin Field Days this year. Designed for...
St John WA - Wickham Roebourne had a blast at the 2024 Pindan Dash where...
The streets of Carnarvon were filled with rainbow flags for the town’s second annual Pride...
Hip hip, hooray for Toodyay! 🎉🚑 Toodyay Sub Centre volunteers past and present celebrated a massive...
Looks like it was smiles all around at the Christmas Island Marathon. 🏃♂️🦀 Congratulations to...
Ahead of Father’s Day tomorrow meet Daniel and Annika, a father-daughter duo from Albany who...
We’ve taken the Pride Ambulance on the road for Carnarvon’s Pride Festival, and we’re excited!...
Congratulations to the latest graduates of the St John WA Low Acuity Response (LAR) school!...
St John WA team members and Aboriginal leaders came together for a memorable NAIDOC lunch...
Congratulations to some of the final transition students in the Student Ambulance Officer program. 🥳...
St John WA is now a finalist in two categories at the 2024 Work Health...
Congratulations to our paramedic interns who are quickly on their way to becoming fully fledged...
Check out the amazing artwork by former St John WA - Geraldton volunteer and local...
While it rains across some parts of WA, we canola imagine how stunning these sites...
Congratulations to the 18 Ambulance Transport Medics who passed their induction last week. 🥳 Wishing...
St John WA has won the Excellence in Mental Health and Wellbeing award at the...
Our Paramedic Special Operations Team is taking their skills to new heights with vertical rescue...
The St John WA STORC program has been nominated for the Maternity Service of the...
Congratulations to St John WA - Karratha and Event Health Services (EHS) Morley Division on...
The 2024 Metro Volunteer of the Year is...🥁🥁🥁 John Molcher from Community Transport Services! Congratulations...
When Derek Edwards took a first aid refresher course with St John WA in July, he never imagined he'd soon be using those skills to save his wife Donna's life. When Donna began choking during dinner, Derek sprung into action, followed instructions from Communications Officer Tegan Wix for seven intense minutes until help arrived. Learn more: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/perth-man-saves-wifes-life-with-newly-acquired-first-aid-skills/ #FirstAidSavesLives
Did you know Australian adults living with children are more likely to witness a medical emergency, but nearly half say they don’t feel confident to provide first aid? Today is World First Aid Day, an annual reminder to everyone to learn the simple skills that could save a life. Don't waste this important opportunity to learn more about protecting your loved ones and community by reading the link below ⬇️
This World First Aid Day, check out the legends in Three Springs who are raising vital funds for St John WA. The money raised from the annual golfing event has funded upgrades and maintenance to the ambulance fleet, the purchase of life-saving equipment, upgrades to the local airstrip, and defibrillators for local police. Since 2017, the funding has also been used to provide free first aid training to more than 860 individuals, strengthening the community and saving lives in the process.
Today is R U OK? Day, a day to encourage meaningful conversations. You don't need to be an expert to check on someone who might be struggling—just be a good friend and listen. Take a break from your busy schedule, go for a walk, enjoy a warm drink, take a deep breath, and start talking. These small actions can make a big difference. Remember, you can check in on your friends, colleagues, and loved ones any day of the year. It doesn’t have to be just today. 💚
Meet the legends of St John WA - Mount Barker. Whether it's a neighbour or a stranger, this incredible team of 35 volunteers is always there for the community when it matters most. Among the selfless volunteers are Elsa, Neil, Lynda, and Rob, who combined have dedicated a whopping 168 years to St John WA, and the people of Mount Barker and surrounds. Learn more about them and the team:
The team had a blast at the annual Dowerin Field Days this year. Designed for farmers, primary producers, agricultural workers, and their families, this years Dowerin Field Days saw the St John WA team on hand to talk all things first aid, community fundraising, local volunteering, and more. The event was a hub of activity thanks to first aid demonstrations and we’re already planning on bringing the learning and fun in 2025. 🌾🩹
Moustaches and motocross on full display for St John WA. 🏍️ St John WA - Wickham Roebourne and St John WA - Karratha were both on hand for the 2024 Pindan Dash where thankfully the team only had to tend to a few bumps and bruises. Check out more from adrenaline packed event. ⬇️ https://www.facebook.com/StJohnWA.WicRoe/posts/pfbid0d5tHvypenr9TbV84q9dGwp7WKhxWgbjju9dxHP5GgSRRp2hGcV9tJet2kLcsDoL1l?notif_id=1725230780607883¬if_t=mention&ref=notif
The streets of Carnarvon were filled with rainbow flags for the town’s second annual Pride Festival. 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 The St John WA Pride Ambulance travelled up to join in the festivities for the first time. Check out more pics of our people here:
Hip hip, hooray for Toodyay! 🚑 🎉 Toodyay Sub Centre volunteers past and present celebrated a massive 80 years of loyal service to the community on Saturday. From humble beginnings in 1944, the sub centre has grown to 50 dedicated volunteers who continue to be the backbone of their close-knit community. Take a trip down memory lane and discover the stories of its volunteers below.
This week is Women’s Health Week, a crucial time to focus on the health and wellbeing of women, girls, and gender-diverse people. At St John WA, we recognise the unique and complex nature of women’s health. Join us in celebrating Women’s Health Week by prioritising your health and wellbeing, and creating a supportive community where every woman feels empowered to take charge of her health. 💪💖 #WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealth
It’s time to break out the tissues. This Father's Day, we want to shine a light on the incredible fathers in our team. Their dedication, teamwork, and compassion make a world of difference in our community. From late-night emergency calls to providing comfort and care, they exemplify what it means to serve selflessly. Across WA we have fathers and their sons and daughters working and volunteering for St John WA. Their bond growing stronger with every life they touch and every moment they share serving the community, making it a real family affair. Like our multi-generation father son team, the Waters, who volunteer tirelessly in our Wheatbelt. To all the fathers out there – Happy Father's Day. 🚑❤️
Ahead of Father’s Day tomorrow meet Daniel and Annika, a father-daughter duo from Albany who have dedicated their lives to helping others. Besides being father and daughter, they volunteer together as part of the St John WA green team, and are trained nurses – caring for others clearly runs in the family. Learn more about the dynamic duo: https://brnw.ch/21wMe4w
St John WA team members and Aboriginal leaders came together for a memorable NAIDOC lunch today, with more than 50 attendees engaged in meaningful conversations about reconciliation. The event began with a smoking ceremony followed by a powerful Welcome to Country from Whadjuk Elder Aunty Frida Ogilvie. The Deadly Yongas, led by Tim Kelly and his sons, mesmerized attendees with their traditional didgeridoo and dance performance, and guests enjoyed a lunch of First Nations inspired food. Learn more: https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/naidoc-lunch-encourages-st-john-wa-team-to-inspire-next-generation/
St John WA is now a finalist in two categories at the 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards. 🏆 We’re in the running for Best Solution to a Work Health and Safety Risk with our Stryker power PRO stretcher roll-out, and paramedic Tiq Rehman has been named as a finalist for Health and Safety Representative of the Year. 🎉 https://brnw.ch/21wM0Xy
Congratulations to our paramedic interns who are quickly on their way to becoming fully fledged paramedics with the team in green. They've just completed their final course, so it's now just a matter of weeks before they make the jump to paramedics. Keep an eye out for them as they serve the WA community. 🚑 💚
