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St John WA celebrates with Pride
St John WA has once again taken part in the PrideFEST Parade, marching in solidarity and celebration with the LGBTQIA+ community. Perth’s annual PrideFEST is an opportunity for SJWA to demonstrate its ongoing support for all people across the organisation and the wider West Australian community. The event included the family-friendly FairDay in the Supreme Court…
Read MoreA focus on play and education in new St John WA partnership
St John WA has partnered with Playgroup WA, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting, servicing, and establishing playgroups throughout Western Australia. Their mission is to foster environments where children aged 0 to 5 years and their parents or caregivers can regularly meet, play, and form supportive relationships within their local communities. Playgroup WA’s annual Fun…
Read MoreBest in the west: St John WA manager wins scholarship
St John WA’s Port Hedland Station Manager Justine Fletcher has won the 2024 Women in Leadership Scholarship. The Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) offers the Women in Leadership Scholarship to encourage more women to step into leadership roles and to support the further development of current women leaders in ambulance health services. The scholarship was formed through…
Read MoreHarvey sub centre celebrates one year of hybrid model
After operating as a volunteer-only sub centre for 88 years, St John WA Harvey transitioned to hybrid model in 2023. The introduction of paid paramedics to the sub centre was intended to provide more support to the dedicated local volunteer base and broader community. The change came as a result of the Cook Government’s broader…
Read MoreBull inspires installation of more public AEDs in Mount Magnet
Mount Magnet’s IGA supermarket has received a community funded 24/7 accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED) after one of its workers suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at the start of the year. Mount Magnet legend, known as Bull, is a regular fixture around the Mid West regional town doing IGA deliveries and thanks to the quick…
Read MoreCross border learning: Malaysian delegate gains new perspectives
In November, St John WA hosted a delegate from Malaysia visiting for a study tour of Emergency Stream operations. Kuyilan Muthusamy works for the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) as the Assistant Medical Officer for a public hospital in Kuala Lumpur, and has volunteered for St John Ambulance Malaysia (SJAM) for more than five years across…
Read MoreSt John WA joins multi-agency mass-casualty exercise at Perth Airport
First responders from multiple agencies, including St John WA, recently participated in “Operation Hermes,” a mass-casualty training exercise at Perth Airport. The exercise, aimed at enhancing inter-agency collaboration and emergency preparedness, involved 300 participants from St John WA, Perth Airport, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, the Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service, Western Australia…
Read MoreVolunteer shines as WA Seniors Awards announced
One of St John WA’s treasured volunteers is among the winners of the 2024 Western Australian Seniors Awards. Christine Zambonetti, from Albany, was named the WA Seniors Advocate of the Year on November 12. Christine balances her advocacy work with Advocare on behalf of vulnerable seniors, particularly those with dementia or impacted by elder abuse,…
Read MoreSJWA’s ‘Anyone Can Save A Life’ message comes true for first aider a week after training
A loud crunch of a car and a driver slumped in their seat set in motion first aid training which Trevor Screaigh had just completed less than a week ago. Mr Screaigh was part of a Northam Clontarf Academy group who received free first aid accredited training on October 16 from community donations to St…
Read MoreSt John WA helps to spread joy this Christmas
The St John Giving Tree appeal in partnership with Anglicare WA is expected to reach its goal of collecting more than 600 gifts for children doing it tough this Christmas. The partnership has now been in place for six years with more than 3000 presents being delivered to kids in need. St John WA team…
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