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St John is launching a series of trial initiatives to address instances of violence and aggression against ambulance team members when going about their work. St John Group Chief Executive Officer Kevin Brown said the initiatives would be overseen by a dedicated working group comprising of experienced frontline personnel who were at their wits end…

St John WA has acknowledged 258-frontline staff for outstanding and distinguished service to St John and the community of Western Australia. The Recognition Ceremony is an opportunity to formally celebrate and acknowledge the academic and professional achievements of paid St John operational and support staff. The 2022/23 Recognition Awards included the following categories: Mr Brown…

St John WA welcomed his Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia and Knight of Grace in the Order of St John, and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson to its State Office in Belmont on a rainy Tuesday, June 6. As Knight Commander, Governor Dawson is Western Australia’s highest ranking Commandery member and…

In the two years since Cameron Wrathall was attacked by a shark in the Swan River, he’s had a lot of people to thank for saving his life. But until this month, the father of two had yet to be reunited with the St John crew who were first on the scene after the horrific…

One of St John WA’s treasured volunteers has been named the winner of Volunteering WA’s 2023 Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award. Dr Amanda Draper received the honour at a gala event during National Volunteer Week. Volunteering started early for Amanda when she would volunteer after school at Bunbury Nursing Home. Outside her full-time employment as…

St John Giving has launched a dedicated Community Transport Service (CTS) in Northam thanks to the donation of a specialty vehicle by not-for-profit health insurance provider HIF.  The fully equipped Kia Carnival has automated external defibrillators and first aid kits, with St John volunteers trained to safely drive Northam residents to vital healthcare services.  HIF’s…

A new $1 million upgraded Sub Centre has opened in Pinjarra, revitalising a 30-year old facility to attract and retain volunteers to the service. The expansion project has significantly improved the facilities, enabling the Sub Centre to better serve the community and its dedicated team of about 70 Volunteer Ambulance Officers. The expansion of the…

In the lead-up to National Volunteer Week we reached out to see who would like to show their thanks to our volunteers. We were shocked by the response and have been inundated with images of Perthonalities, business owners, agency partners, and many others holding signs of appreciation for all the St John volunteers across our…

Before last week, Banksia Grove’s Ashlee Wilson wanted to be a truck driver.  That was before the 34-year-old called Triple Zero (000) in the early hours of the morning complaining of tummy pains.  A St John crew arrived within minutes, with the paramedic on board – Melissa Gardiner, who is also a midwife – quickly…

St John WA Community Transport Service volunteer Chuck Franz will go out of his way – more than four hours, in fact – to ensure elderly Northam residents get more than just safe and responsible transport to their medical appointments.  He also delivers them with a smile.  “Most of our clients are in the age…