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‘Fabric of Western Australia’: Recognising service to community takes a ‘family in green’
More than 180 St John WA operational team members have been acknowledged for their service to the Western Australian community in a Recognition Awards ceremony held on Wednesday. The ceremony acknowledges the academic and professional achievements of operational team members, including those who have served more than 25 years spanning country posts from Esperance to…
Recognising service to community takes a ‘family in green’
More than 180 St John WA operational team members have been acknowledged for their service to the Western Australian community in a Recognition Awards ceremony held on Wednesday. The ceremony acknowledges the academic and professional achievements of paid team members, including those who have served more than 25 years spanning country posts from Esperance to…
International Nurses Day: Meet the rockstar RN of St John Health
Within the halls of St John Urgent Care, Colleen Henderson is more than just a nurse – she’s an inspiration to those around her and with 50-years in nursing under her belt, she’s a bit of a legend. Recently honoured as a St John WA (SJWA) Outstanding Woman for International Women’s Day, Colleen’s impact on…
From patient to paramedic: How a life-changing accident put Jana Biddle on a new path
More than ten years after St John WA paramedics were by her side on the worst day of her life, Jana Biddle has embarked on a new career to help patients through theirs. Jana’s life changed in an instant when she was seriously injured in a horrific crash with a drunk driver on a dark…
Mid West ambulances get state-of-the-art 5G communication upgrades
St John WA’s Mid West ambulances have successfully converted to 5G technology thanks to an Ambulance Communications Upgrade Initiative with Mitsui E&P Australia (MEPAU) and joint venturer Beach Energy. The $117,000 initiative rolled out the latest 5G compatible smartphones and Wi-Fi technology to 18 ambulances ahead of Australia’s 5G network expansion to the region. The…
St John WA launches lifesaving first aid toolkit for tradies
In recognition of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, St John WA (SJWA) has launched a free online course which provides tradies with the tools to stay safe on the job, both physically and mentally. The First Aid for Trade course encourages construction workers to spend 15 minutes completing an industry-specific, newly developed…
Anzac Day: Meet the paramedics balancing service to humanity with service to country
Service to the community is at the heart of what St John WA paramedics do every day. But there is a special cohort within the St John WA ranks who don another uniform when out of their greens, serving their country in the Australian Defence Force. This Anzac Day, there will be many in the…
Volunteering spirit burns bright as Williams ambulance service marks 60 years
Volunteers past and present gathered to celebrate 60 years of the St John WA Williams Sub Centre and its enduring impact on the region last week. Originally established as a sub branch of St John WA Narrogin in 1963, Williams’ ambulance service evolved into a fully independent sub centre a decade later. Since then, about…
WA bystander CPR rates in Local Government Areas lead the nation
Western Australia has the highest bystander CPR rates nationally, as well as the lowest OHCA incidence, according to latest research by the Australasian Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (Aus-ROC). The Aus-ROC research paper mapped OHCA cases in adults aged 20 and over where an ambulance attended across 543 Local Government Areas (LGAs) nationwide between January 2017 to…
Women in Ambulance Award winners celebrated for service to St John WA
St John WA (SJWA) celebrated its 2024 Women in Ambulance Award winners at a special dinner hosted by Group Chief Executive Officer Kevin Brown last week. The Council of Ambulance Authorities Women in Ambulance Awards, announced in March, recognise hardworking and exceptional women in ambulance services across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.…
Northam footy legend back in the game after sudden cardiac arrest
A record-breaking local footy career almost came to a devastating end for Northam sporting legend Wade ‘Freddy’ Hunter when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in the middle of a game. Fit and healthy Wade had pulled on his Northam Federals guernsey and jogged onto Henry Street Oval for what he thought would be…
St John WA launches Australia first Auslan interpreting service
St John WA has become the first emergency service in Australia to provide Auslan interpreting services for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Through a trailblazing partnership with Convo Australia, all St John WA ambulance crews and health centres have access to interpreters around the clock, at the touch of a button. Convo Australia…
