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Town of Victoria Park small businesses upbeat about saving lives one heart at a time
Stepping forward and becoming leaders in responding to sudden cardiac arrest to save lives was the key message small businesses in Victoria Park took away on Wednesday night. Ahead of Restart a Heart Day (October 16) and Shocktober, St John WA Resuscitation Improvement Specialist Jason Belcher spoke on the importance of Community First Responders and…
Perth man saves wife’s life with newly acquired first aid skills
When Derek Edwards signed up to do a first aid refresher course with St John WA in July, he had no idea how soon he would need to use his new skills; skills that would ultimately save his wife’s life. Donna Edwards was eating dinner at home in early August when she started choking. Hearing…
Parents urged to learn vital first aid skills to protect their families in an emergency
Australian adults living with children are more likely to witness a medical emergency, but nearly half say they don’t feel confident to take action to save a life, new research has revealed. To mark World First Aid Day on September 14, St John WA is urging parents and families to arm themselves with first aid…
King’s Birthday Honours for a trio of St John WA’s finest
Three St John WA team members were honoured at the second day of King’s Birthday investiture ceremonies on September 4. Brian Gallop and Phil Stanaitis received Ambulance Service Medals, and Paul Beech received a Medal of the Order of Australia. Paul Beech received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM), and Brian Gallop (pictured above) and…
Carnarvon shines with Pride as St John WA joins in the festivities
The streets of Carnarvon were filled with rainbow flags for the town’s second annual Pride Festival and, for the first time, the St John WA Pride Ambulance joined in the festivities. Organised by the Queernarvon Pride Group, the festival included a screening of Black Divas and a dance party, as well as the march, which…
Decades of service and friendship forged in Mount Barker
Whether it be a neighbour or a stranger, the St John WA Mount Barker Sub Centre team is there for the community when it matters most. Within this team are a cohort of veteran volunteers who have stuck by the ambulance service and each other for decades. Mount Barker’s current team of 35 volunteers have…
‘For the community, by the community’: 80 years of service celebrated in Toodyay
St John WA Toodyay Sub Centre marked a milestone at the weekend, with volunteers celebrating 80 years of enduring service to the community. Toodyay’s ambulance journey started on January 22, 1944, when a group of locals met in the town hall to devise a plan to purchase the community’s first ambulance. After a year of…
NAIDOC lunch encourages St John WA team to inspire next generation
St John WA team members and Aboriginal leaders joined together for a special NAIDOC lunch on Thursday. More than 50 people attended the event, an opportunity to catch up and share important conversations on how to take meaningful action towards reconciliation. Whadjuk Elder Aunty Frida Ogilvie kicked off proceedings with an inspiring Welcome…
Albany father-daughter duo show giving back is in their blood
Helping others just comes naturally for Albany father and daughter volunteers Daniel and Annika Moore. Not only did Annika follow in her parents’ footsteps to become a nurse but was empowered to join St John WA’s country ambulance service after seeing her dad in action. Daniel joined as a volunteer in 2018 after retiring from…
St John WA named as finalist in Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards
St John WA has been named as finalists in two 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards. The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety run the annual awards which recognise outstanding solutions and innovations to specific workplace health and safety problems in Western Australia. This year a record 89 submissions were received with…
Patient connections and culture on proud display in Midwest
Artwork symbolising the deep connections made with patients on their pre-hospital care journey is on proud display on the sleeves of the St John WA Geraldton team. Former SJWA volunteer and local artist Mark Smith, a Yamaji and Māori man, created the design featured on the depot’s new training shirts which captures the essence of…
St John WA brings home prestigious award for commitment to workplace flexibility
St John WA (SJWA) is bringing home a trophy after The Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) announced the winners of the 2024 Awards for Excellence and Star Award, celebrating significant achievements and innovations in ambulance services throughout Australasia. SJWA won the award for Excellence in Mental Health and Wellbeing for the organisation’s Inclusive Flexible Workplace…
