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Celebrating a legacy: 120 years of Event Health Services
Event Health Services (EHS) celebrated its 120th anniversary on December 14, 2024. Established with its inaugural meeting held on 23 December 1904, and originally known as the St John Ambulance Brigade, EHS has been a cornerstone in delivering first aid and health services at events across Western Australia, embodying a proud legacy of dedication and…
Read MoreNew pathway to develop WA’s future leaders with St John Academy
Western Australian secondary school students have the opportunity to sharpen their leadership, wellbeing and health skills through a new program designed to build the State’s future leaders. St John Academy, which launches at the start of the 2025 school year, will give young people aged from 12 to 17 the skills and knowledge to potentially…
Read MoreBunbury placement a first for paramedicine students
Neither of them had been to Bunbury before, but when paramedicine students Mikaela Muller and Nicholas Durrant learned they would be the first to experience a placement in the South West town, they were ready and eager to leave Perth behind. “I chose Bunbury because I wanted extended time on the van and the chance…
Read MoreEnd of an era for decades long friendship
Rhonda Saville and Debra Daniels where among the last students to undertake three-year paid paramedicine apprenticeships at St John WA back in 2004, and now Rhonda is leaving life on-road to pursue a semi-retirement. Team members gathered to celebrate Rhonda, share memories, and lament her leaving the team. After more than two decades on-road, Rhonda…
Read MoreService of humanity uniting us across cultures
St John WA has a vibrant volunteering culture with volunteers from around the world bringing their unique experiences to the team for the service of humanity. This International Volunteers Day, SJWA wants to thank all the volunteers who serve our WA community, especially those who now call WA home and serve with pride. Volunteers like…
Read MoreBringing Christmas cheer to WA kids in need
St John WA’s annual Giving Tree Appeal has once again highlighted the generosity and community spirit of Western Australians. Now in its seventh year, the partnership with Anglicare WA has collectively brought more than 3,500 gifts to children and young people facing challenging times during the festive season. This year alone, an incredible 581 gifts…
Read MoreNew strategy where wellbeing matters most ushers in a new era at St John WA
Safety, wellbeing and innovation across all areas of St John WA (SJWA) are central to its new Strategic Plan – published in its Impact Report for the first time. SJWA’s Strategic Plan: SJWA concluded FY24 with a lower lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) than the previous two financial years, recording a result of 25.6.…
Read MoreSt 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…
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