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Behind every St John WA operational uniform is a human being carrying the cumulative weight of difficult calls, long shifts and exposure to traumatic events. And sometimes, what that human being needs most, is permission to pause. When a major incident involving violence and aggression towards our crews took place in Kalgoorlie in early December,…

Celebrations are in order for St John WA’s Waroona sub centre after the local team won Community Group of the Year at the Shire’s Australia Day ceremony. Established in 1959, the sub centre is run by volunteers and provides the community with emergency medical assistance.  As well as providing first aid training to locals, the Waroona…

A new safety initiative that allows for the remote fit testing of St John WA’s workforce is now being rolled out in regional areas.  While St John’s Respiratory Team will still visit sub centres and regional offices on a year-round testing schedule, a new transportable set up will allow them to capture any team members who cannot attend in-person sessions.   Hailed as ‘convenient’ and ‘effective’ by volunteers, the team can…

After moving to the South West to be closer to her mum, Nicole Bathurst was seeking flexible, customer-focused employment to fit in around her caring responsibilities.  She has now found her ideal role as a Field Service Officer here at St John WA.  Field Service Officers play a key role in keeping Western Australia safe and prepared for emergencies.   From servicing first aid kits to checking defibrillators and emergency oxygen equipment, it is a hands-on job supporting…

Being in an ambulance can be frightening for sick children, but a group of youngsters staying at Ronald McDonald House WA got to experience the fun side of St John WA thanks to the Youth and Community team’s First Aid Focus program. The visit, run by St John WA first aid trainer Gemma Owens, included…

St John WA has launched new, responsive training programs helping WA businesses, communities and the future workforce build confidence and capability.  The new suite combines nationally recognised and industry-developed courses to strengthen workforce capability, boost emergency preparedness and address modern duty of care requirements.   Developed through consultation with business and industry clients, the programs build confidence, reduce…

With St John Health’s recent expansion to six urgent care (UC) centres across Perth, a new ‘Head of Urgent Care’ role has been introduced to the team.   It will ensure UC has the same senior representation as GP and dental, as well as specialist oversight within the management team.  Mo Ashfaq has been promoted to this important role.  With over 20 years’ experience and a strong commitment to staff and patient experience, Mo was the ideal candidate.  “As Head of Urgent Care, I oversee recruitment,…