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Double gong at CAA awards
St John WA has won two awards at the Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) 2025 Awards for Excellence, announced at tonight’s Gala Dinner at Adelaide Oval, marking the organisation’s fourth consecutive year of CAA wins (VEM in 2022, two wins for Critical Care Paramedic Training and Take Home Naloxone in 2023, Flexible Work in 2024).…
Harvest Mass Management Scheme helps support St John WA
Western Australian grain growers have again demonstrated their commitment to regional communities, donating a record-breaking $575,000 to WA charities through the Harvest Mass Management Scheme (HMMS). This contribution, which was generated from 1385 tonnes of grain voluntarily forfeited by WA growers during the 2024/25 CBH harvest, marks the largest HMMS donation since the program began…
Procurement driving positive change at St John WA
St John WA has transitioned to Muru Office Supplies (MOS), an Indigenous-owned business, for the supply of office consumables. The change reflects a commitment to social procurement that delivers meaningful impact beyond operational needs. The shift has also positioned St John WA as a leading example of values-led procurement, taking practical steps to support Indigenous…
Team members celebrate St John WA’s 2025 Experience State Conference
St John WA has wrapped up its State Conference for 2025, with this year’s Experience providing a wealth of information for attendees. About 900 paid team members and volunteers from all around the State converged on the Perth Convention Centre on Thursday for pre-conference sessions which included presentations from STORC, Clinical Quality Improvement, Social Sustainability,…
St John WA volunteers added to 2025 Honour Roll
A true reflection of lifelong dedication to helping others, St John WA is incredibly proud to acknowledge team members who received service medals and bars during this year’s State Conference. Presented by St John WA Chair Sally Carbon, the recipients are as follows. COASTAL SOUTH EVENT HEALTH SERVICES GOLDFIELDS GREAT SOUTHERN MIDWEST AND NORTHWEST PEEL…
St John WA celebrates Volunteers of the Year for 2025
St John WA celebrated some of its most dedicated team members at this year’s Experience awards ceremony. The awards are an opportunity to recognise the thousands of SJWA volunteers who generously donate their time and life-saving skills to communities across WA. Laverton’s Ho Tin Lee was named Country Volunteer of the Year for his enthusiasm…
St John WA announces inaugural Values Awards winners
At St John WA, we are guided by four core values: Lead with Heart, Think Team, Make it Better, and Walk the Talk. These values are brought to life every day through the actions, choices, and spirit of our people. Our values shape how we care for our communities, how we work together, and how…
New training pilot boosts trauma response capability in remote workplaces
A new Critical Response Training (CRT) course developed by St John WA has been successfully piloted in partnership with leading gold producer Gold Fields, aiming to boost first-response capability for workers in safety-sensitive and remote environments. The program equips non-medical team members, such as security personnel and site supervisors, with practical trauma response skills using…
Students get taste of emergency life at careers day
Year 12 students from Shenton College swapped the classroom for the front line during a recent visit to St John WA in Belmont, gaining a look inside life in emergency services. Eight students spent the morning alongside St John WA Paramedics Patrick Harman and Doug Wilson for a ‘Career Taster Day’, exploring the fast-paced world…
Rod hits the road as a volunteer with St John WA
Rod Caton has no idea how he had the time to do anything before he retired. But the Community Transport Service (CTS) volunteer might be busier now than when he was working full-time. Rod’s volunteering journey with St John WA began when he was a user of the service himself. Needing numerous check-ups for his…
Outstanding St John WA volunteers recognised at Wheatbelt North awards
St John WA volunteers have been honoured at the inaugural Wheatbelt North Volunteer Recognition Awards. The awards are dedicated to acknowledging the exceptional contributions of St John WA volunteers across the region and the impact they make in their communities. From Northam to Jurien Bay, they work across a variety of roles, including community transport,…
St John Academy takes to the field for football match honouring first responders
Five lucky St John Academy team members recently had the unforgettable opportunity to attend the Lights and Sirens round at the Eagles vs Richmond game at Optus Stadium. The team members were invited to form part of the guard of honour,welcoming the players onto the field in front of a roaring crowd. Each participant also received complimentary entry…