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St John WA joins multi-agency mass-casualty exercise at Perth Airport
First responders from multiple agencies, including St John WA, recently participated in “Operation Hermes,” a mass-casualty training exercise at Perth Airport. The exercise, aimed at enhancing inter-agency collaboration and emergency preparedness, involved 300 participants from St John WA, Perth Airport, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, the Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service, Western Australia…
Volunteer shines as WA Seniors Awards announced
One of St John WA’s treasured volunteers is among the winners of the 2024 Western Australian Seniors Awards. Christine Zambonetti, from Albany, was named the WA Seniors Advocate of the Year on November 12. Christine balances her advocacy work with Advocare on behalf of vulnerable seniors, particularly those with dementia or impacted by elder abuse,…
SJWA’s ‘Anyone Can Save A Life’ message comes true for first aider a week after training
A loud crunch of a car and a driver slumped in their seat set in motion first aid training which Trevor Screaigh had just completed less than a week ago. Mr Screaigh was part of a Northam Clontarf Academy group who received free first aid accredited training on October 16 from community donations to St…
St John WA helps to spread joy this Christmas
The St John Giving Tree appeal in partnership with Anglicare WA is expected to reach its goal of collecting more than 600 gifts for children doing it tough this Christmas. The partnership has now been in place for six years with more than 3000 presents being delivered to kids in need. St John WA team…
Northam Clontarf Academy teens get first aid accredited for future employment thanks to SJWA
Community donations to St John WA (SJWA) has helped fund four Northam Clontarf Academy Year 12 teenagers to become first aid accredited as part of their journey to future employment. The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and by…
St John WA a big winner at the 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards
St John WA is celebrating after winning one of the major categories at the Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards ceremony held at Optus Stadium on October 31. The awards recognise outstanding solutions and innovations to specific workplace health and safety problems in Western Australia. SJWA won Best solution to a work health and safety risk –…
Manning Men’s Shed equipped on Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) use after cardiac arrest scare
Graham Rennie is a pretty fit 73-year-old, who exercises regularly, likes to cycle between his Como home and Manning Men’s Shed and keep up with his grandchildren over the school holidays. But the Manning Men’s Shed president quickly learned sudden cardiac arrest could still apply to him on a warm day in May when he…
WA a world-leader in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivability: new report
New records for St John WA (SJWA) in cardiac arrest response and survivability have been set in 2023. SJWA recorded its highest survival result historically, of 39.6% in the Utstein comparator group, which is used for international benchmarking of cardiac arrest performance. It sets SJWA among best performing cardiac arrest emergency responders across the globe,…
Get St John Safe: A guide to setting up defibrillators in your workplace
Deciding to install a defibrillator in your workplace is a critical step toward ensuring the safety of your employees. But how do you go about it? What’s the best way to determine how many AEDs you need or where to place them? The St John Safe program can help guide you through this process, ensuring…
Heart-smart workplaces: Why every business needs an AED
You’ve got fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency plans in place. But have you considered the life-saving potential of having a defibrillator in your workplace? Sudden cardiac arrest doesn’t discriminate. It can happen to anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, and it often strikes without warning. In these moments, having an Automated External…
From bystander to hero: How anyone can use a defibrillator in an emergency
In a high-pressure moment, like witnessing someone collapse from cardiac arrest, it’s easy to feel unsure about how to help. One of the most common questions is: “Do I need special training to use a defibrillator?” Surprisingly, the answer is no. You don’t need to be a doctor, paramedic, or even a first-aid expert to…
Wait times for ambulance are the best in the nation: CAA patient survey
Patient satisfaction over wait times for a St John WA (SJWA) ambulance well exceeded the national average, according to the Council of Ambulance Authorities’ (CAA) latest Patient Experience Survey Report. Satisfaction over wait times, which averaged 17 minutes across all the priorities, rose 2 per cent since last year to 71 per cent, well ahead…
