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The ‘what now’ question on everyone’s lips
Article by Paul BaileyMedical Director at St John WA As an Emergency Physician who has worked on the frontline for the last 25 years, I have had my fair share of exposure to the victims of violence. It’s been my sad observation over a long period of time that the person who comes out on top in…
Read MoreCOVID-19 – what next for Western Australia?
Article by Paul BaileyMedical Director at St John WA Having been a Fremantle Dockers supporter for the best part of 25 years, I have come to accept disappointment as inevitable. So imagine my surprise at Western Australia’s apparent success – at least so far – in confronting a virus that has done its best to take…
Read MoreRockstars versus Roadies
Article by Paul BaileyMedical Director at St John WA No-one ever went to a Bruce Springsteen concert to see the Road Crew do their thing did they? The roadies are the unsung heroes of the live music scene – the behind the scenes workers who make it all possible. Front line health care workers – Paramedics, General…
Read MoreFace to face with the enemy
Article by Paul BaileyMedical Director at St John WA The victors of war define history, but the story in which our ‘COVID kids’ are born into this year won’t be clear until this pandemic is fading in the rear view mirror. Our community is confronting a marauding respiratory virus that is challenging our entire way of…
Read MoreSt John WA’s commitment remains steadfast
Our St John WA crew continues to work on the frontline during these unprecedented times. The organisation has been serving the Western Australian community for more than 130 years, providing vital care and support across the regions of WA. Our job to save lives and help those in need is as important as ever, as…
Read MoreSt John WA and COVID-19
As an emergency service we are well drilled in responding to mass incidents, major crisis’, pandemics and all myriad of medical and health emergencies. With COVID-19 pandemic St John WA initiated its emergency management team, enacted business continuity plans, and ensuring we stay ahead of evolving situations such as the resourcing of PPE. The circumstances…
Read MoreSt John WA prepared for COVID-19
Since COVID-19 was first identified St John WA has been working closely with the Department of Health to ensure it is well placed to respond appropriately to this continually evolving global health issue. St John WA CEO Michelle Fyfe said we want to assure the WA community that we are doing our due diligence to…
Read More12 years of valued service for Deon Brink
St John WA Director of Ambulance Operations Deon Brink celebrates 12 years of service this week. To celebrate his career we sat down to ask him three key questions on life at St John WA. What do you think has been the thing that has kept you here for 12 years? “I have been very…
Read MoreExternal defibrillators installed at Shire facilities
Life-saving defibrillators have been added to the exterior of seven Shire of Mundaring facilities providing 24/7 access in the event of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The highly visible, weather-proof cabinets from St John WA are located at: Defibrillators can also be found inside Mundaring Arena and Boya Library. Director Strategic and Community Services Megan Griffiths said staff…
Read MoreSt John issues bushfire health warning
Due to the ongoing bushfire emergencies continuing across the State, St John is issuing an urgent health warning for those people in around fire effected areas. St John CEO Michelle Fyfe warned that smoke haze can cause adverse health issues and we are asking people to please try to avoid exposure to smoke where possible.”…
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