St John WA celebrates Volunteers of the Year for 2025

St John WA celebrated some of its most dedicated team members at this year’s Experience awards ceremony.

The awards are an opportunity to recognise the thousands of SJWA volunteers who generously donate their time and life-saving skills to communities across WA.  

Laverton’s Ho Tin Lee was named Country Volunteer of the Year for his enthusiasm and dedication to his community. 

Ho Tin Lee is a cornerstone of the Laverton Sub Centre.

His commitment goes beyond duty, ensuring no patient is left without care regardless of the conditions.

He is often the only available volunteer in town, but his enthusiasm and dedication are unshakable.

Finalists included Norseman’s Priscilla Fleming, whose willingness to go above and beyond has improved response times and had a positive effect on the local team, and Danielle Wisewould from Jerramungup. Without Danielle there would have been no ambulance service in her local area.

Metro Volunteer of the Year went to Steve Fraser, who leads with positivity.

Steve has made a lasting impression on every team member he’s worked alongside, consistently leading with positivity.

He has created valuable learning opportunities for members and has been a driving force in championing a safer, more supportive work environment at the Kalamunda Division

Event Health Services’ Rick Lazar, whose team ethic sets a wonderful example to all, and Volunteer trainer Eureka Wu, who consistently raises the standard of learning for others were also finalists.  

This year’s Sub Centre of the Year was Laverton.

In Laverton, teamwork makes the dream work, with local volunteers joining forces with nearby companies to keep the wheels turning.

This shared commitment means there’s always a skilled responder ready when needed.

Thanks to strong leadership, regular training, and a true community spirit, Laverton is a shining example of how collaboration can keep a rural ambulance service thriving.

Exmouth and Mt Magnet were finalists for this award.

The Exmouth team has built strong community partnerships, including a collaboration with the Department of Transport to offer free First Aid training to everyone completing their practical driving assessment, while Mt Magnet has been backing up neighbouring sub centres when they’ve needed a hand, delivering CPR training to First Nations families impacted by emergencies, and growing their own team to the biggest it’s been in more than a decade.

Division of the Year was won by Belmont, which is home to 90 dedicated volunteers and boasts the second highest participation rate among the 14 Perth Metro divisions.

The Belmont team makes a significant impact – not only within their local community, but across the broader metropolitan area.

Finalist Eastern Hills/Kalamunda were also recognised for their steady growth.

The Eastern Hills/Kalamunda team has created a welcoming and supportive environment, which has fostered exceptional collaboration and a well-established presence in the region.

Congratulations to all finalists and winners.

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