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Karratha kids learn all about preventative health
Karratha students gathered at Bulgarra Oval on March 31 to learn more about health, wellbeing and first aid with St John WA and other local services. Held in partnership with the City of Karratha and hosted by St John WA, the event brought together primary school students, local not-for-profits, allied health services and sponsors from around the Pilbara region. Named Barnigu Waba Day (Ngarluma for “Be Healthy”), the day began with…
Read MoreData reveals bystander first aid more likely in regions than metropolitan area
New data has revealed Western Australians involved in regional road crashes are more than twice as likely to receive bystander first aid than those in metropolitan Perth, prompting renewed calls for drivers to prepare before the Easter long weekend. Analysis of motor vehicle crashes shows that in 2025: St John WA Chief Emergency Officer Wil White said the findings highlighted the…
Read MoreSt John WA’s Cervantes team celebrates new centre with official opening
St John WA’s Cervantes sub centre held its official opening on March 24. The local team are delighted with the new building, which has been years in the making. With the former facility becoming increasingly cramped as the volunteer base grew, it was determined that a new premises would better support operational needs, accommodate the…
Read MoreThe adventure rolls on at the Perth Caravan and Camping Show
The St John WA team were back at the Claremont Showgrounds for the 2026 Caravan and Camping Show – Perth’s signature event for outdoors and adventure-lovers. This year’s show saw more than 23,000 people through the doors, eager to check out the latest caravans, campers and outdoors equipment and accessories. With safety talks and demonstrations throughout the weekend, and first aid equipment for sale, St John’s presence at the event reminded the WA public that being prepared can be…
Read MoreWe shouldn’t have to say it: Don’t hurt our crews
St John WA is calling on the community to stand behind its frontline team, launching a new campaign in response to rising levels of violence and aggression toward ambulance crews. The campaign – We shouldn’t have to say it – is built around a simple premise: this is a message that should not need to be said. But it does. In…
Read MoreEmpowerment in action at WALGA’s Aboriginal Engagement Forum
Participating in WA Local Government Association’s 2026 Aboriginal Engagement Forum on Wednesday, St John WA First Nations Lead and Thin Mah and Warrianga Yamatji Paramedic Jeremy Maitland-Smith reflected on creating culturally safe spaces in the workplace. As a forum panellist and now steering group member for AIM WA’s Beediyar program, Jeremy recounted about how when…
Read MoreCelebrating our volunteers
On Thursday 12 March, more than 150 volunteers were celebrated at St John WA’s Metro Volunteer Awards night at Burswood on Swan. The evening brought together volunteers across Event Health Services (EHS), Community Transport Services (CTS), Youth and Community Engagement (YCE) and the St John Academy to thank and celebrate them for their incredible service. For EHS,…
Read MoreLeaders of tomorrow celebrated at inaugural St John Academy awards
Two young leaders have been recognised for their commitment to the St John Academy program and using their skills, compassion and initiative to create a positive impact around them. Northam’s Lilly Clifford has been named St John Academy’s Team Member of the Year and Kale Guthrie as runner-up. The St John Academy develops 12-17-year-olds as community leaders, equipping them with life-saving skills and a strong foundation for future healthcare…
Read MoreFemale CPR manikins rolled out for first aid training statewide
Forging the way for greater gender parity in saving lives, St John WA has rolled out female manikins across its 40 first aid locations across the state — making it one of the first local training providers to standardise the practice. Global research over the years has repeatedly shown women are less likely to receive…
Read More“Mum, we knew you could do it!” Meet St John WA’s Dispatcher of the Year
Wangara-based Communications Officer, Leanne Woodcock, has been named St John WA’s ‘Dispatcher of the Year’ for the strong impression she made in just her first year of call handling. Every month, one call-taker at St John WA’s State Control Centre (SCC) is awarded ‘Call of the Month’ for demonstrating precision, care and high-quality outcomes for patients. At the end of the year, all calls are assessed by a panel to decide ‘Dispatcher of the…
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