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St John WA communications officer Sam Casey with Scott and Olyvia.

St John WA has welcomed a $70,000 donation from the CBH Group and Western Australian growers, who have shared a record $520,000 with local charities through grain voluntarily forfeited in the 2022/23 harvest. Funds generated from the sale of forfeited grain through the Harvest Mass Management Scheme (HMMS) has been distributed among nine charities that…

Ahead of St John WA’s Experience conference, Minister for Volunteering Don Punch and Cassie Rowe MLA, Member for Belmont, took time out on Wednesday to meet SJWA volunteers, including Volunteer of the Year finalists. Finalists for Volunteer of the Year in Country Operations: Finalists for Volunteer of the Year in Metro Operations: Sub Centre of the…

St John WA has awarded Northam its Sub Centre of the Year at the annual St John Experience recognition ceremony. The awards recognise sub centres and individuals across Western Australia who go above and beyond to support the services St John WA delivers. The Northam team has worked hard to build a loyal group of…

St John WA has recognised its finest volunteers at the organisation’s annual Experience award ceremony. The event, which shone the spotlight on the dedicated army of volunteers who donate their time to their communities, was held on August 17, and as well as the awarding of the Country and Metro Volunteers of the Year, the…

Sleep plays a vital role in our overall wellbeing, influencing both our physical and mental health. While we often think of sleep as a time of rest, it is important to understand its impact on our mental wellbeing. By recognising the connection between sleep and its influence on our mental health, we can take proactive…

Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of your employees is essential in today’s fast-paced business environment. A workplace emergency can happen at any time, and ensuring your business is prepared can make the difference between a minor first aid incident and a catastrophic outcome. This is where St John Safe can help your organisation, taking the…

One of St John WA’s most valued team members, Margaret Cockman OAM CStJ, has passed away peacefully, aged 92.  Margaret was a long-time volunteer at the Wanneroo Division of Event Health Services, joining in 1968 and retiring from active service in 2003.  Her achievements were many with St John WA. Margaret was an active trainer…

St John WA has farewelled another extraordinary member of its family, with the passing of Hazel Goldacre OStJ, who was the first woman to reach the rank of Commissioner in Australia and was Western Australia’s next District Commissioner.   Originally trained in the UK as a Registered Nurse, Hazel emigrated to Australia in 1969 and was…