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A terrifying medical emergency has turned into a heartwarming reunion after a St John WA Community First Responder reached a young girl within minutes of her mother calling Triple Zero (000). When Shakira suffered a seizure at home, her mother Jessie immediately called for an ambulance. While a crew was immediately dispatched, the call also…

Young people from the St John Academy have been put through their paces across four action-packed days at the inaugural 2026 Academy State Camp.  Held at the Ern Halliday Recreation Camp in Hillarys from 4-7 July, the event brought together young people from across Academy Divisions in Western Australia to connect, build skills, and grow in confidence within a fun and supportive environment.   The St John Academy develops 12-17-year-olds as…

Young people from the St John Academy in Northam have taken a deep dive into the history and evolution of first aid training and ambulance response this semester.  Months of hands-on learning culminated in a special evening at the Northam Sub Centre on June 30, where items from St John WA’s heritage collection were on display for Academy team members and their families.  They explored historic first aid kits, training equipment and…

Jim Deering clearly remembers the first baby he delivered as a paramedic.   At the turn of the new millenium, Rebecca Ogilvie went into early labour at home, surrounded by her partner Steven Davis and their two children, Tristen and Tyrelle.  With the potential complications of a home birth looming large, she needed urgent medical care to support the safe delivery of her child.  “I remember hearing…

Billie Andrews ASM DStJ has been recognised for her 55 years of commitment to the health and wellbeing of the Esperance community.  It was the completion of a first aid course that inspired Billie to become a volunteer with St John WA back in 1971.  Since then, she has held numerous roles within the Esperance sub centre team including volunteer ambulance officer, first aid instructor and sub centre president –…

Esperance’s first community paramedic Paul Gaughan is calling it a day after 14 years in the role.  Paul’s journey with St John WA began more than 30 years ago, and there would be very few in country emergency response who wouldn’t have worked with, learned from or heard of him.  Over the years, Paul became a clinician, mentor, volunteer leader, advocate and trusted voice…

Girl Guides from Perth’s southern suburbs have gained powerful, life-saving knowledge and skills thanks to St John WA’s First Aid Awareness (FAA) team. In recognition of ‘Thank a First Responder Day’, Girl Guides WA held an event on June 6 which saw St John WA, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Volunteer Marine Rescue WA…