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St John Waroona Sub Centre has contributed to community safety by donating three Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to the Waroona police station. Two of the AEDs will be readily available in police cars, allowing officers to respond swiftly to critical situations, potentially saving valuable minutes in emergency situations. The third AED has been installed externally…

Twelve members of the St John WA team have received the distinguished Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) and at least two other team members received general appointments and awards as part of the King’s Birthday Honours for 2023. The Ambulance Service Medal offers recognition for distinguished service to members of an Australian ambulance service. See the…

The 2023 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Challenge has started, with St John WA hoping to come out on top for the sixth consecutive year. Running 1 June to 31 August, the challenge invites emergency services teams and their supporters to donate blood or plasma and help save lives. Committed to saving lives…

Whether you work at a desk, in a workshop, or out in the field, prioritising first aid in the workplace is crucial. Encouraging your employees to undergo first aid training not only empowers them with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively during emergencies, but it also fosters a safer work environment. This financial…

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…