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St John WA has outperformed other jurisdictions in key indicators included in the annual Council of Ambulance Authorities Patient Experience Survey released in September, and exceeded the national average for overall patient satisfaction. Overall satisfaction with St john WA remained at 97 per cent for the second consecutive year, while overall ratings in Australia’s biggest…

It was supposed to be a routine day at the Royal Show for St John WA Event Health Services volunteers Nick Andrews and Liv Comito, but a woman in labour and a baby who just couldn’t wait changed all of that. As tens of thousands of people descended on sideshow alley, Gosnells mum Cassida Richards…

When keen outdoorswoman Debra Blaskett headed off for a morning hike last month, she had not expected her leisurely stroll through Kitty’s Gorge in Serpentine to turn into an hours-long rescue operation. This is exactly what happened though, with St John WA crews called on to help treat Debra after she broke her ankle while…

For almost 45 years St John WA’s Onslow Sub Centre worked out of a shed, having been set up with a second-hand ambulance in 1975. Now, not only does the sub centre have brand new digs – thanks to WA Country Health service and Chevron’s Wheatstone Project – it has won two prestigious awards. Onslow…

Six-year-old Emily Smallwood doesn’t look like a traditional superhero. But to her mum Cara, that’s exactly what she is. Springing into action when Cara – a Type 1 diabetic – experienced a hypoglycaemic episode last month, Emily made sure her mum was comfortable before dialling 000 and arranging help. Emily showed confidence beyond her years…

St John WA has reached a major milestone with its 6000th defibrillator registered on the Community First Responder network.   The 6000th location was registered at Harvey Church of Christ in the South West, joining the list of 1,000 defibrillators to be registered in less than 12 months, a steady increase on previous years. As a thank…

St John WA Northampton Sub Centre Chairperson and 2021 Rural Ambassador for the Northampton Shire, Amy Teakle is on a mission to reduce negative cardiac arrest outcomes in regional WA, becoming an advocate for the Midwest region through a new ‘save a mate’ program. A passionate Northampton resident, Amy Teakle was driven to develop the…

St John’s Boyup Brook Sub Centre is set to officially reopen its doors to the local community after a refresh project to expand the centre’s first aid and volunteer facilities. The new and improved centre provides upgraded training facilities for volunteer ambulance and first aid services, fatigue management rooms, lounge and debriefing areas and modern…

For so many, a reliable means of transport is a significant challenge that makes getting to and from appointments a stressful experience. That’s where St John’s Community Transport Service (CTS) comes in – our service is there to meet the non-emergency transport needs of those unable to use public transport or their usual means of…

So, you’ve finished your St John WA first aid course. Why not put your first aid skills to good use by downloading the free First Responder App and helping in nearby emergency situations? You could save a life! Become a registered First Responder he St John First Responder app allows qualified first aiders in Western…