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The defibrillators are available 24 hours a day to the public and can be the difference between life and death in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest. A further ten defibrillators have been installed in PTA transit officers’ mobile patrol vehicles, at a total investment of $50,000. PTA spokesman David Hynes said the trial…

St John WA has shown it has the Christmas spirit by collecting hundreds of gifts on behalf of its staff and volunteers for WA children and young people. Staff and volunteers from St John have given presents to the giving trees set up in our state office in Belmont and across regional WA — and…

Not-for-profit organisations across WA are encouraged to apply to receive a public access defibrillator and storage cabinet. Thanks to a generous $1.3 million donation from Lotterywest, St John is rolling out the Heart Grant program which will result in an extra 1000 defibrillators in the community, increasing the capacity for bystanders to save a life…

St John CEO Michelle Fyfe, who will be in attendance on the day, said this marked an important milestone for the area who had been without a GP service since June this year. “We have worked closely with the Shire of Coolgardie and consulted extensively with local business and community members to come up with…

Did you know almost 1 in 2 Australians will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime? While this number is extremely high, approximately 54% don’t seek treatment. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to identify the signs that someone might be struggling and start a conversation about mental health. But you…

More than a million West Australians used a St John WA service in the past year, according to data published in the organisation’s 2017/18 Annual Report. St John Chief Executive Officer Michelle Fyfe said the report, released today, showcased some outstanding results for St John. She said the results included achieving the majority of its…

St John and the Shire of Coolgardie are finalising plans to provide a GP service in Kambalda with the practice to open for business on Thursday 15 November 2018, filling a void created in the town last June. Shire President Malcolm Cullen said the Shire of Coolgardie was delighted when St John answered the call…

An evolution in global first aid instruction is set to be unveiled in Perth today with the launch of mobile and virtual reality training technology pioneered by St John Ambulance WA. The technology, called First Aid Skills, allows users to respond to a virtual emergency, helping hone lifesaving skills and making first aid a part…

An Australian first will be revealed at Yagan Square this week by St John WA. From 10am on Saturday October 13, Perth people will get the chance to try out First Aid Skills, a virtual reality where users are placed in an immersive illusion and guided through important first aid topics, such as the DRSABCD…

St John will once again be supporting WA’s largest annual community event, providing first aid support for the Perth Royal Show, as well as having an interactive display for patrons to enjoy. St John Service Delivery Manager Sam-Tahlia Ford said the `Life goes on marquee’ will offer something for both adults and children alike with…