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St John Academy youth unveil new artwork in Northam
A new youth-led artwork designed to spark conversations about mental health has been unveiled in the heart of Northam. Led by students from the St John Academy, the creative ‘blue tree’ design is now available for the public to view on the walls of Avon Community Services on Fitzgerald Street. The St John Academy develops…
Read MoreVolunteers: Beyond Giving Back
It’s no secret Australia relies heavily on volunteers to ensure vibrant and healthy communities. From school fetes and sports games to emergency services, there’s nothing volunteers don’t put their hands up for. Event Health Services (EHS) volunteers Dion and Lorraine Rapiz are a powerhouse couple who, when they’re not working as nurses, give up their…
Read MoreSt John WA donates record number of Christmas gifts for children in need
Hundreds of children will be smiling this year thanks to the generosity of St John WA team members who donated a record number of presents for the annual Anglicare Giving Tree appeal. Team members from 17 metropolitan and regional sites across the state contributed to the haul of brand new toys and gifts for children…
Read MoreRedgate Beach becomes 10,000th defibrillator location in Western Australia
A surfing hotspot in the South West has become the 10,000th automatic external defibrillator (AED) location in Western Australia. In a huge milestone for St John WA’s State Defibrillator Network, the wild and picturesque Redgate Beach now has one of these life-saving devices available 24/7. AEDs are portable devices designed for anyone to treat people…
Read MoreSt John set to expand youth program across Western Australia
The St John Academy will expand to four new locations in 2026 including Joondalup, Ellenbrook, Wundowie and Paraburdoo – giving even more young people a chance to learn vital life skills and forge new friendships. The first year of the Academy, a leadership, health and wellbeing program for 12–17-year-olds, has seen up to 120 young…
Read MoreSt John WA marches with Pride
St John WA took part in this year’s Pride Parade in Perth, marking another significant step in the organisation’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and community care. More than 50 St John team members joined the vibrant celebration of love, acceptance, and equality, marching alongside community members, local organisations, and activists. The theme for this…
Read MoreSeeing green: St John presence felt at 16 Days in WA rally
Alongside Police and thousands of attendees, St John WA Team Members marched against Domestic and Family Violence during WA’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence on Tuesday, November 25. The rally and march held in Perth’s Forrest Chase brought together the families of victim-survivors, the community, dedicated specialist services, government representatives and a growing…
Read MoreSt John WA’s Andy Bell appointed Fellow of the Academy of Extreme Environment Medicine
Andy Bell, Deputy Director Paramedicine at St John Ambulance WA, has been named a Fellow of the Academy of Extreme Environment Medicine (FAEEM). This prestigious appointment recognises his outstanding leadership, operational expertise, and long-standing contribution to delivering medical care across some of Australia’s most challenging and remote environments. With decades of experience in prehospital operations,…
Read MoreA day in the life of St John WA: Impact Framework launched
St John WA’s services in community outside of emergency ambulance response are broad, dynamic and vibrant. All these services came to light for donors, partners and community supporters at the Impact Launch hosted at State Office’s Coolamon Centre on Tuesday, November 18. Group CEO Kevin Brown, Chief Preventative Officer Megs O’Donnell and Social Sustainability Manager…
Read MoreSt John Safe keeps first aid front and centre at Pentanet
St John WA is proud to support leading Western Australian telecommunications provider Pentanet in setting a strong standard for workplace first aid and emergency readiness. Since 2021, the St John team has worked with Pentanet to develop tailored First Aid Management Plans for its growing team through St John Safe – complimentary assessments that help…
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