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Redgate Beach becomes 10,000th defibrillator location in Western Australia
A surfing hotspot in the South West has become the 10,000th automatic external defibrillator (AED) location in Western Australia. In a huge milestone for St John WA’s State Defibrillator Network, the wild and picturesque Redgate Beach now has one of these life-saving devices available 24/7. AEDs are portable devices designed for anyone to treat people…
Read MoreSt John set to expand youth program across Western Australia
The St John Academy will expand to four new locations in 2026 including Joondalup, Ellenbrook, Wundowie and Paraburdoo – giving even more young people a chance to learn vital life skills and forge new friendships. The first year of the Academy, a leadership, health and wellbeing program for 12–17-year-olds, has seen up to 120 young…
Read MoreSt John WA marches with Pride
St John WA took part in this year’s Pride Parade in Perth, marking another significant step in the organisation’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and community care. More than 50 St John team members joined the vibrant celebration of love, acceptance, and equality, marching alongside community members, local organisations, and activists. The theme for this…
Read MoreSeeing green: St John presence felt at 16 Days in WA rally
Alongside Police and thousands of attendees, St John WA Team Members marched against Domestic and Family Violence during WA’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence on Tuesday, November 25. The rally and march held in Perth’s Forrest Chase brought together the families of victim-survivors, the community, dedicated specialist services, government representatives and a growing…
Read MoreSt John WA’s Andy Bell appointed Fellow of the Academy of Extreme Environment Medicine
Andy Bell, Deputy Director Paramedicine at St John Ambulance WA, has been named a Fellow of the Academy of Extreme Environment Medicine (FAEEM). This prestigious appointment recognises his outstanding leadership, operational expertise, and long-standing contribution to delivering medical care across some of Australia’s most challenging and remote environments. With decades of experience in prehospital operations,…
Read MoreA day in the life of St John WA: Impact Framework launched
St John WA’s services in community outside of emergency ambulance response are broad, dynamic and vibrant. All these services came to light for donors, partners and community supporters at the Impact Launch hosted at State Office’s Coolamon Centre on Tuesday, November 18. Group CEO Kevin Brown, Chief Preventative Officer Megs O’Donnell and Social Sustainability Manager…
Read MoreSt John Safe keeps first aid front and centre at Pentanet
St John WA is proud to support leading Western Australian telecommunications provider Pentanet in setting a strong standard for workplace first aid and emergency readiness. Since 2021, the St John team has worked with Pentanet to develop tailored First Aid Management Plans for its growing team through St John Safe – complimentary assessments that help…
Read MoreProspective Warnbro students get taste of St John Academy program
The St John Academy team was a crowd favourite at the Warnbro Community High School Open Day last Wednesday, giving visitors a hands-on look at how young people across Western Australia are learning life-saving skills and stepping up as community leaders. Team members showed off their CPR skills and took the public on ambulance tours…
Read MoreSt John WA teams shine bright at Goldfields volunteer event
St John WA team members from around the Goldfields recently came together for the ‘Goldfields Experience’. Held at the regional office and depot in Kalgoorlie, the two-day event was an opportunity for over 50 volunteers and staff to connect, learn and collaborate. Guest speakers included St John’s very own Deputy Director of Paramedicine, Andy Bell,…
Read MoreRemembrance Day, more than a moment of reflection
St John WA paramedics Lauren D’Arcy, Robert Curtis, and Andrew Wishart reflect on what Remembrance Day means to them as current serving members of the Australian Defence Force. “On Remembrance Day, I reflect of those serving members, both past and present, who have been injured, both physically and mentally,” Andrew, a Critical Care Paramedic who…
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