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St John WA teams unite for international gravel championships
St John WA teams are no strangers to providing medical care at world-class events. But what if 144kms of gravel and forest terrain and close to 1000 cyclists are thrown into the mix? Held outside Europe for the very first time, the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships hit the fields and forests of Nannup in…
Read MoreHigher rates of infant cardiac arrest linked to socioeconomic disadvantage, new research finds
Infants under the age of one living in disadvantaged areas across metropolitan Perth are at the highest risk of experiencing paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (pOHCA), new research has shown. Sadly, less than 8 per cent of 411 children survived pOHCA in Western Australia between 2015 and 2024, according to St John WA data analysed by…
Read MoreSt John WA trials virtual reality to support paramedic recovery
This story discusses mental health and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Putting on a uniform. Opening the door to an ambulance. Hearing a radio call. These are everyday tasks for people working in emergency services, but psychological injuries, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), can make the smallest of acts almost impossible. In an Australian-first,…
Read MoreSafety expo delivers Restart a Heart messages in new WA partnership
At a Safety Expo south of Perth, attracting more than 150 local government staff and services affiliates, St John WA and the Heart Foundation teamed up to deliver Restart a Heart Day messages of ‘Call. Push. Shock’ and it’s ‘Shockingly Simple’. On October 7, the Heart Foundation shared heart health resources and the St John…
Read MoreSt John WA on duty for fun and first aid at Perth Royal Show
St John WA was out in force at the 2026 Perth Royal Show, helping keep thousands of showgoers safe during eight days of rides, animals, entertainment and everything in between. St John WA’s Event Health Services team provided medical support throughout the show, with paramedics, first aiders, ambulances and medical facilities on hand to respond…
Read MoreLeaders of tomorrow level up with St John Academy
Young leaders from across WA have come together through St John Academy to build their confidence, strengthen their communication skills and learn what it takes to lead others. Last weekend, 18 team members from Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Wundowie, Northam, Woodridge, Ellenbrook, Morley, Joondalup, Rockingham and Warnbro, attended a powerful, full-day leadership course in Belmont designed…
Read MoreSt John WA walks the green carpet to celebrate Paramedics television debut
St John WA team members traded their usual emergency calls for green carpet treatment as they joined cast, crew and hundreds of guests for the premiere of Paramedics at Luna Cinemas in Leederville. The new season marks the first time St John WA paramedics and call takers have featured in the popular reality series, giving audiences an…
Read MoreShortlisted for AIM WA Pinnacle Awards
St John WA has been named a finalist in the Wellbeing Excellence category of the 2026 AIM WA Pinnacle Awards. The Lifeline WA Workplace Wellbeing Excellence Award provides recognition for an organisation that has achieved outstanding results through key initiatives that demonstrate leadership and commitment to excellence in wellbeing management. The nomination recognises the transformative…
Read MoreFreo fever? St John WA slashes prices on purple first aid gear for Grand Final weekend
There’ll be no shortage of purple in Western Australia this grand final weekend, and St John WA is getting in on the action. For the rollers and the rockers, St John WA is having a purple flash sale, with 25% discounts on everything purple in its online store. That’s right. If it’s purple, it’s on…
Read MoreThree St John WA finalists in 2026 Women in Leadership Scholarship
Three St John WA team members have been announced as finalists in the Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) 2026 Women in Leadership Scholarship program. Established through the CAA Women in Leadership Forum, the Scholarship aims to support and empower women across ambulance services by encouraging leadership development, mentoring, and professional growth. This year’s finalists…
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