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New St John WA partnership with The Wiggles to support kids and families
One of the world’s most popular children’s groups, The Wiggles, has teamed up with St John WA under a three-year partnership to increase education and understanding to children and families about the importance of first aid skills and what to do in an emergency. St John WA Chief Executive Officer Michelle Fyfe said every year,…
Read MoreSt John WA acknowledged with near perfect reputation score
St John WA has been recognised by the public for its excellent reputation, securing a reputation score of 97 out of a possible 100 points using RepTrak’s Charity reputation model and scoring methodology. The mark of excellence was awarded to St John WA due to the community’s confidence in its services, citizenship and reputation, as…
Read MoreHow the First Responder App can help you step up in an emergency
We’re all in this together and you never know when you have to step up in an emergency. With this easy-to-use mobile application, you’ll be in the best position to do so. How could the First Responder App help you step up in an emergency? In the event of an emergency, the St John WA First…
Read MorePartnership comes at a time of greatest need
St John WA is very honoured to partnering with the Perth Eye Foundation to make blindness history in Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank. The dedicated staff and volunteers at the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group have made it their foundation to treat all those that come to them for help and has…
Read MoreAdvanced Mobile Location has been deployed in Australia
In an emergency, lives can depend on emergency responders being provided timely, accurate information to find those needing help – every second counts. Now thanks to the Australia-wide roll-out of Advanced Mobile Location (AML) technology for all Triple Zero (000) services, St John WA Ambulances will be able to locate many callers requiring emergency assistance faster. How…
Read MoreSt John WA releases 2020 Impact Report
St John WA’s inaugural Impact Report has revealed the important part the organisation plays in the lives of all West Australians. Our community was tested during 2019-2020 with significant bushfire activity and the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout all of this, St John WA has been there for the community; supporting them, being there in times of…
Read MoreSt John WA ‘GLAM-bulance’ to be designed by the people of Perth in support of PrideFEST
St John WA is calling on budding artists around the state to submit their designs for its 2020 ‘GLAM-bulance’ competition. The lucky winner will have their design brought to life, and displayed for the world to see, wrapped around a decommissioned vehicle in support of WA’s LGBTQI+ community. The competition launched via social media as…
Read MoreAloft Hotel sets the bar high for first aid safety
The staff and guests at Aloft Hotel in Perth are safer than most – and that’s not just a throwaway line created by a public relations department to promote a sense of wellbeing. If you’ve been considering a stay in the Rivervale-based venue, you can be sure that should a first aid situation arise, the…
Read MoreWhy the flu vaccination is not just about you
Small business owner and plumber at Welshpool No Probs Plumbing Dillon Corsbie shares why vaccinating his workforce against the flu this year is critical for his business. COVID-19 educated the world how easily a virus can spread, person-to-person. Historically, the flu season in the colder months is a time of the year costing small businesses across Western…
Read MoreThe DRSABCD action plan explained
The DRSABCD action plan plays a vital part in assessing whether a patient has any life-threatening conditions and if any immediate first aid is necessary. This plan is taught in first aid training courses and brings a structured method to attending the scene of an accident.
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