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Perth grandmother reunites with paramedics who saved her life
In a heartwarming moment captured on camera, Katherine, a Perth grandmother, was reunited with St John WA paramedics who played a pivotal role in saving her life after having a sudden cardiac arrest. The emotional reunion highlights the critical importance of timely medical intervention in such emergencies, where every minute without first aid intervention reduces…
Read MoreState-of-the-art Kondinin Sub Centre unveiled thanks to support from business and community
The new St John WA Kondinin Sub Centre has finally been revealed, marking a significant milestone in the region’s healthcare infrastructure. This achievement was made possible through the generous support of more than 25 local businesses and community groups, who rallied together to raise funds for the ambitious project. The new sub centre is a…
Read MoreCommunity defibrillator use triples out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivability, latest report finds
Using community Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) almost triples the chances of a Western Australian surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), the latest St John WA OHCA Report shows. Patients with an initial shockable rhythm are 2.9 times more likely to be a 30-day survivor if they get an AED shock ahead of ambulance arrival, as…
Read MoreHunt on for team members keen to bring First Aid skills in country WA
St John WA First Aid Trainers in country WA have joined a campaign to attract more people to join as trainers to and ensure people can learn the skills they need close to where they live to potentially save a life. More than a dozen First Aid Trainer positions are available in the Wheatbelt, Goldfields…
Read MoreSatisfaction, speed improve for St John WA
Satisfaction with ambulance services in Western Australia topped the nation in some metrics, and St John WA recorded the equal lowest median response time of any jurisdiction for Priority 1 call-outs, the 2024 Report on Government Services has revealed. Other key highlights from the report showed: St John WA Group Chief Executive Kevin Brown said…
Read MoreCommunity greats recognised in 2024 Citizen of the Year awards
Dozens of St John WA team members were recognised as nominees for 2024 Citizens of the Year awards, with many winning the esteemed accolade across regional and metropolitan councils on January 26. Head of Country Ambulance Karen Stewart congratulated all the recipients in Australia Day 2024 Community Citizen of the Year awards. “St John WA…
Read MoreSt John WA and Bunbury Farmers’ Market celebrate big milestone with 10,000th Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
St John WA has surpassed a major milestone for the State Defibrillator Network and is rapidly careering towards another two. This week, St John WA registered its 10,000th Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on the network at Bunbury Farmers’ Market. Donated by Woodstock West Retirement Village, the AED is now registered to the network, which will…
Read MoreThe pride of St John WA: four Ambulance Service Medals awarded to team members
Four of St John WA’s finest team members have been honoured with an Ambulance Service Medal as part of 2024’s Australia Day honours. The dedication of these leaders is testament to the values of St John WA, with the organisation proud of the outstanding work done by each recipient. Melissa Gardiner Melissa Gardiner joined St…
Read MoreFirst aid trainers hone their skills in simulated exercise
St John WA first aid trainers from all over Western Australia attended a professional development day last week where they were put through their paces in a simulated exercise (simex) designed to test and hone their skills. Teaching first aid to about 300,000 people in WA each year, the trainers need to be at the…
Read MoreParamedic Special Operations expand specialist rescue response
A permanent St John WA Paramedic Special Operations (PSO) crew now operates from 9am-9pm seven days a week, enhancing emergency ambulance and specialist rescue response capacity to ensure a more immediate reaction to incidents. The inception of the PSO capability dates back to 2004 and has continued to evolve. With an expanded clinical scope and…
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