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Freo fever? St John WA slashes prices on purple first aid gear for Grand Final weekend
There’ll be no shortage of purple in Western Australia this grand final weekend, and St John WA is getting in on the action. For the rollers and the rockers, St John WA is having a purple flash sale, with 25% discounts on everything purple in its online store. That’s right. If it’s purple, it’s on…
Three St John WA finalists in 2026 Women in Leadership Scholarship
Three St John WA team members have been announced as finalists in the Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) 2026 Women in Leadership Scholarship program. Established through the CAA Women in Leadership Forum, the Scholarship aims to support and empower women across ambulance services by encouraging leadership development, mentoring, and professional growth. This year’s finalists…
Simulated aviation emergency puts St John WA’s response skills to the test
St John WA took triage to the tarmac at Perth Airport on 17 September, testing its emergency response skills in a large-scale, multi-agency exercise. More than 50 team members from St John WA’s Emergency Stream, along with 20 operational vehicles, gathered at the busy site to take part in a simulated plane crash landing. The exercise tested…
New roadshow brings the latest in road trauma response training to communities across WA
A simulated road crash featuring wrecked vehicles, paramedics and firefighters will be on show at St John WA’s new Volunteer Road Trauma Training and Show, supported by RAC. Volunteer first responders in Albany, Broome, Kalgoorlie, Pinjarra, Narrogin, Geraldton and Perth are set to further strengthen their life-saving skills over the coming weeks, when St John…
St John WA’s Kent sub centre celebrates 60 years
There was plenty to celebrate in Nyabing on Sunday as the local St John Ambulance Sub Centre marked an impressive 60 years of service. Members of the community, past and present volunteers and supporters gathered to celebrate six decades of looking after friends, neighbours and visitors across the Shire of Kent. The anniversary was a…
St John WA to further help communities through generous donation
St John WA – and communities around Western Australia – are set to benefit after WA grain-growers have helped deliver $680,000 to 22 charities through CBH Group’s Harvest Mass Management Scheme (HMMS). This was generated from 1304 tonnes delivered by WA growers. Delivered in partnership with Main Roads WA, HMMS aims to reduce the number…
St John WA launches the showbag literally nobody asked for
Forget the lollies. Forget the plastic toys. Forget the tiny packet of something you’ll discover under the couch six months from now. St John WA is turning the Perth Royal Show showbag tradition completely upside down with the launch of what is believed to be the world’s first empty showbag. That’s right. There is nothing…
Albany community gets behind-the-scenes look during St John WA open day
The Albany community got a behind-the-scenes look at St John WA’s vital work on Saturday, with a strong turnout for a special open day at the organisation’s new Great Southern District Office and Albany Depot. Held to celebrate World First Aid Day, the free event at Sanford Road welcomed locals through the doors to meet…
Dan Cramer named St John WA’s 2026 Dispatcher of the Year
Communications Officer Dan Cramer joined St John WA in 2022 during a particularly hectic period and quickly became a valued member of the team. Now, he’s been named the 2026 St John WA Dispatcher of the Year. A gentle and devoted father of two young children, Dan brings calm to the chaos both at work and…
St John WA recognised for safety excellence with three awards finalists
St John WA has three finalists in the 2026 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards. The awards highlight the strong commitment of Western Australian workplaces to finding practical, innovative ways to improve health and safety. Claire Dadd is a finalist for Health and Safety Representative (HSR) of the Year. Since taking on the HSR role…
St John WA’s Yarning First Aid program hits the Kimberley
Funds raised through the Governor’s Benefit Ball are helping St John WA break down barriers to first aid training, with a new Yarning First Aid pilot program taking life-saving skills directly to Aboriginal communities across WA. And the team hit the ground running with a recent trip to the Kimberley. The Yarning First Aid program…
Crucial workshops deliver life-saving boost for Kununurra and Wyndham families
Local parents are now better prepared for childhood emergencies after participating in the St John WA’s Tiny Tots first aid sessions held in Kununurra and Wyndham. Families with young children gathered at local community centres in both towns last week, to learn crucial skills at the St John WA Tiny Tots first aid course. The half-day sessions were designed specifically for parents and carers…