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Some thoughts on World First Aid Day, because candle wax on frostbite just isn’t the vibe anymore
If you are still of the belief that you can suck the venom out from a snake bite, or that butter will soothe a burn, read on. Please. We’re begging you. It’s been a long time since mouldy bread was suggested as infection prevention and thankfully, the days of bloodletting and trepanning are long gone.…
Championing mental health awareness for R U OK? Day
St John WA partnered with Bruce Rock Engineering this year for R U OK? Day with the aim of helping to build a healthy and connected community. A series of talks focussed on mental health took place around the State, with SJWA speakers running sessions in Forrestfield and Bruce Rock. “Mental health matters just as…
Mullewa Sub Centre celebrates 80 years of service to the community
The Mid West town of Mullewa is known for its wildflowers and heritage buildings. It also has its very own St John WA sub centre and this year marks 80 years of service to the local community and surrounding areas. An article in the Geraldton Guardian and Express from June 13, 1945 detailed the founding…
Finalist nod for St John WA Health and Safety Representative
St John WA’s Michael Eppen has been named a finalist in the 2025 Worksafe Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards for Health and Safety Representative (HSR) of the Year. Michael is the Health and Safety Representative for St John WA’s busy Fleet and Radio Team. His proactive approach has directly contributed to creating a safe…
Meet the Pococks: Three generations giving back with determination
The Pocock family have a long history of volunteering with emergency services. And three generations of Pocock men have each found their volunteering niche at St John WA. John, 73, works with Community Transport Services (CTS), Dave, 48, in Country Ambulance and Rhys, 18, with Event Health Services (EHS). It was Dave who convinced son,…
First aid shop and training space opens in Bunbury
Bunbury has become the hub for St John WA’s first aid training in the South West with fully refreshed training rooms and brand new shop now open. The upgraded location opened to the public in August after months of planning and refurbishment works. The shop offers locals and businesses an easy, one-stop destination to buy…
St John WA named as finalist in 2025 Australian Work Health and Safety Awards
The St John WA Wellbeing, Safety and Injury Management (WSIM) Team is a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Australian Workplace Health and Safety Awards. The awards recognise organisations and teams across the country that demonstrate innovation and excellence in health, safety and wellbeing. As a finalist in the ‘Team of the Year’ category, the WSIM…
Caring for the community at Dowerin Field Days
St John WA has continued its long-standing association with Dowerin Machinery Field Days by running the 2025 event’s first aid tent and arming regional students with first aid knowledge. Volunteers and paramedics from surrounding sub centres were in attendance as thousands descended on Dowerin for the annual agricultural showcase. Run over two days, the Field…
Here to help – in Kelmscott
St John Health has relocated its Armadale Urgent Care to a new, purpose-built centre in Kelmscott, now open to the community. The service provides fast, efficient, high-quality care for urgent, non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses — no appointment needed.Patients are seen by experienced general practitioners, with a background and training in urgent care, nurse practitioners and…
Double gong at CAA awards
St John WA has won two awards at the Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) 2025 Awards for Excellence, announced at tonight’s Gala Dinner at Adelaide Oval, marking the organisation’s fourth consecutive year of CAA wins (VEM in 2022, two wins for Critical Care Paramedic Training and Take Home Naloxone in 2023, Flexible Work in 2024).…
Harvest Mass Management Scheme helps support St John WA
Western Australian grain growers have again demonstrated their commitment to regional communities, donating a record-breaking $575,000 to WA charities through the Harvest Mass Management Scheme (HMMS). This contribution, which was generated from 1385 tonnes of grain voluntarily forfeited by WA growers during the 2024/25 CBH harvest, marks the largest HMMS donation since the program began…
Procurement driving positive change at St John WA
St John WA has transitioned to Muru Office Supplies (MOS), an Indigenous-owned business, for the supply of office consumables. The change reflects a commitment to social procurement that delivers meaningful impact beyond operational needs. The shift has also positioned St John WA as a leading example of values-led procurement, taking practical steps to support Indigenous…