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Prospective Warnbro students get taste of St John Academy program
The St John Academy team was a crowd favourite at the Warnbro Community High School Open Day last Wednesday, giving visitors a hands-on look at how young people across Western Australia are learning life-saving skills and stepping up as community leaders. Team members showed off their CPR skills and took the public on ambulance tours…
St John WA teams shine bright at Goldfields volunteer event
St John WA team members from around the Goldfields recently came together for the ‘Goldfields Experience’. Held at the regional office and depot in Kalgoorlie, the two-day event was an opportunity for over 50 volunteers and staff to connect, learn and collaborate. Guest speakers included St John’s very own Deputy Director of Paramedicine, Andy Bell,…
Remembrance Day, more than a moment of reflection
St John WA paramedics Lauren D’Arcy, Robert Curtis, and Andrew Wishart reflect on what Remembrance Day means to them as current serving members of the Australian Defence Force. “On Remembrance Day, I reflect of those serving members, both past and present, who have been injured, both physically and mentally,” Andrew, a Critical Care Paramedic who…
Meet the St John first aid trainer who is top of the class
St John WA’s first aid trainers are a special lot. Adaptable, flexible, kind and clever, they can read any room and ensure every student has the best training experience possible. Sarah Cronin is one of St John’s best. She has recently been promoted to a senior role and oversees a group of trainers from Kelmscott to Mandurah. Her only regret is not starting out sooner. After gaining her Certificate IV in Training…
Powerful story telling part of Galup’s healing journey towards Reconciliation
Hundreds of Western Australians from all walks of life and organisations attended the Walk for Reconciliation at Galup on October 30, and St John WA Event Health Services and dozens of team members were among them. Leading the way was the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group, including Group CEO Kevin Brown, Chief People Officer…
Onslow students gain vital first aid skills
147 children from Onslow School are now equipped with vital first aid skills after a visit from St John WA. This is the first time St John WA has been able to provide its First Aid Focus program to students in the region thanks to funding from the Woodside-operated Macedon Joint Venture (consisting of Woodside…
Fairytale ending: Parliament cardiac arrest survivor to walk daughter down the aisle
Manjimup farmer Garry Kingston could never have imagined missing his daughter’s wedding, but his chance to walk her down the aisle was almost stolen from him as he lay unconscious in his wife’s Parliament House office on May 1. His collapse had no symptoms, and no warning. It was an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) —…
Angus provides golden touch for St John WA’s frontline team
When it comes to our awesome team members, St John WA doesn’t like to play favourites. But it’s pretty safe to say Angus is our best Good Boy. A golden retriever whose handler – Karen ‘Hoppa’ Hollings – has a heart of gold, Angus has become an important part of St John WA’s Wellbeing initiatives.…
St John WA celebrates outstanding team members at Recognition Ceremony
The second Recognition Ceremony of the year was held on Wednesday, October 22, and saw 167 St John WA team members honoured for their contributions. The ceremony followed the June event which recognised 189 team members, totalling 356 award recipients across both ceremonies. The event celebrates the achievements of St John WA’s operational and support…
Community Transport Services – more than just driving
During Carers Week, St John WA caught up with long-time client Corrina Sedgman, her mum/carer Janice, and CTS driver Lillian to talk about the impact the service has on them all. For seven years, Corrina has been a much-loved client of CTS, using the service to get to and from work. Despite being thought of…
St John WA activates “Call. Push. Shock.” at Perth Airport for Restart a Heart Day
St John WA brought lifesaving skills to travellers at Perth Airport, activating its “Call. Push. Shock.” campaign in the Virgin Australia terminal to mark Restart a Heart Day and Airport Safety Week. The interactive event aimed to educate the public on what to do when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. Under the global Restart…
Restart A Heart: How to become part of Chain of Survival and save lives
Sudden or out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, of any age or fitness, and is when a person collapses unconscious and has agonal to no breathing. St John WA receives more than 1000 cases each year, of which only 1 in 10 survive. For every minute CPR isn’t provided, the chance of survival drops…