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Service of humanity starts at home for St John WA’s social media superstar
St John WA social media guru Abbey Dunne has taken the organisation’s dedication to the service of humanity to heart by raising money to help support the community. With an initial goal of raising $1000 to support the Community First Responder Network, Abbey was thrilled to more than double that amount, enabling her to buy…
St John WA hosts distinguished international guest on whistle-stop tour
Early January saw St John WA host a VIP guest in Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque, Secretary General at UK-based St John International. St John International is responsible for supporting the 44 St John organisations or establishments worldwide, delivering on global strategy and ensuring the movement is on a positive trajectory. Coming from a small London…
First Nations paramedicine scholarships offered at University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame Australia, in partnership with St John WA (SJWA), is offering its first scholarship to First Nations Registered Nurses to undertake a Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine Program. The scholarships were made possible by Shaw and Partners, who generously donated $50,000 via the Shaw and Partners Foundation to SJWA for further education…
St John WA scholarship winners bring new skills to regional communities
The Kalbarri, Goldfields, and Williams communities are set to benefit from enhanced skills and knowledge after three St John WA volunteers completed their Australian Paramedical College (APC) Diploma in Emergency Health Care. Claire Stringer from Kalbarri, Abbey Hay from Kalgoorlie, and Phil Stewart from Williams were all awarded a scholarship two years ago by SJWA…
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…
New 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…
Bunbury 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…
End 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…
Service 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…
Bringing 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…
New 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.…
St 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…
