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Students get taste of emergency life at careers day
Year 12 students from Shenton College swapped the classroom for the front line during a recent visit to St John WA in Belmont, gaining a look inside life in emergency services. Eight students spent the morning alongside St John WA Paramedics Patrick Harman and Doug Wilson for a ‘Career Taster Day’, exploring the fast-paced world…
Read MoreRod hits the road as a volunteer with St John WA
Rod Caton has no idea how he had the time to do anything before he retired. But the Community Transport Service (CTS) volunteer might be busier now than when he was working full-time. Rod’s volunteering journey with St John WA began when he was a user of the service himself. Needing numerous check-ups for his…
Read MoreOutstanding St John WA volunteers recognised at Wheatbelt North awards
St John WA volunteers have been honoured at the inaugural Wheatbelt North Volunteer Recognition Awards. The awards are dedicated to acknowledging the exceptional contributions of St John WA volunteers across the region and the impact they make in their communities. From Northam to Jurien Bay, they work across a variety of roles, including community transport,…
Read MoreSt John Academy takes to the field for football match honouring first responders
Five lucky St John Academy team members recently had the unforgettable opportunity to attend the Lights and Sirens round at the Eagles vs Richmond game at Optus Stadium. The team members were invited to form part of the guard of honour,welcoming the players onto the field in front of a roaring crowd. Each participant also received complimentary entry…
Read MoreTwenty year milestone for Special Operations Paramedics
Afraid of dark, tight spaces, or dizzying heights? What about environments so dangerous that only high skilled specialists dare to enter? For the past two decades, the St John WA (SJWA) Special Operations Paramedics (PSOs) team has been confronting these challenges head-on. Established in 2004, the now team of 22 has been working hard with…
Read MoreBounce down for Lights and Sirens round
Emergency services took centre stage at Optus Stadium on Saturday at the Fremantle Dockers’ Lights and Sirens Round. St John WA (SJWA) celebrated the event for the second time this year, sharing the spotlight with fellow heroes from WA Police and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. The game provided an opportunity to…
Read MoreSwift action in Kambalda saves life after cardiac arrest
The fast response of St John Health Kambalda and SJWA on-road teams recently helped save the life of a patient presenting with chest pain. Their coordinated effort from reception through to paramedics illustrates the importance of timely intervention. On March 10, Rick Bell arrived at St John Health Kambalda experiencing chest pain that had persisted…
Read MoreSt John WA celebrates NAIDOC Week through sponsorship and cultural engagement
St John WA (SJWA) has proudly celebrated NAIDOC Week by sponsoring key Aboriginal conferences and delivering hands-on, culturally sensitive first aid engagement at community events. As part of an ongoing commitment to supporting Aboriginal-led initiatives and building stronger relationships with First Nations communities, SJWA sponsored three major events including the Aboriginal Health Council of WA’s…
Read MoreSt John WA celebrates a decade of Community Transport Services
This July marks a significant milestone for St John WA’s Community Transport Services (CTS) as they celebrate 10 years of supporting the community through accessible, reliable transport. The first recorded job took place in June 2015, with the service officially commencing July 2015. From its beginnings, CTS has grown into a trusted and much-loved service thanks to the incredible people…
Read MoreCelebrating mentorship and community this International Paramedics Day
This International Paramedics Day, St John WA (SJWA) celebrates the spirit of the unity and community theme by spotlighting our University and Industry Engagement Program. Led from our Belmont hub, the initiative connects paramedic mentors with students from Notre Dame and Edith Cowan Universities. Every day of the year, two dedicated mentoring ambulances are on…
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