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Paws, presence and positive impact as therapy dogs bring cuddles to Kalgoorlie
Behind every St John WA operational uniform is a human being carrying the cumulative weight of difficult calls, long shifts and exposure to traumatic events. And sometimes, what that human being needs most, is permission to pause. When a major incident involving violence and aggression towards our crews took place in Kalgoorlie in early December,…
St John WA volunteers collect Australia Day awards
Celebrations are in order for St John WA’s Waroona sub centre after the local team won Community Group of the Year at the Shire’s Australia Day ceremony. Established in 1959, the sub centre is run by volunteers and provides the community with emergency medical assistance. As well as providing first aid training to locals, the Waroona…
Remote fit testing program boosts respiratory safety at St John WA
A new safety initiative that allows for the remote fit testing of St John WA’s workforce is now being rolled out in regional areas. While St John’s Respiratory Team will still visit sub centres and regional offices on a year-round testing schedule, a new transportable set up will allow them to capture any team members who cannot attend in-person sessions. Hailed as ‘convenient’ and ‘effective’ by volunteers, the team can…
Servicing the South West and beyond
After moving to the South West to be closer to her mum, Nicole Bathurst was seeking flexible, customer-focused employment to fit in around her caring responsibilities. She has now found her ideal role as a Field Service Officer here at St John WA. Field Service Officers play a key role in keeping Western Australia safe and prepared for emergencies. From servicing first aid kits to checking defibrillators and emergency oxygen equipment, it is a hands-on job supporting…
St John brings the fun to children at Ronald McDonald House WA
Being in an ambulance can be frightening for sick children, but a group of youngsters staying at Ronald McDonald House WA got to experience the fun side of St John WA thanks to the Youth and Community team’s First Aid Focus program. The visit, run by St John WA first aid trainer Gemma Owens, included…
St John set to help build a safer, more capable WA
St John WA has launched new, responsive training programs helping WA businesses, communities and the future workforce build confidence and capability. The new suite combines nationally recognised and industry-developed courses to strengthen workforce capability, boost emergency preparedness and address modern duty of care requirements. Developed through consultation with business and industry clients, the programs build confidence, reduce…
Head of Urgent Care appointed to St John Health
With St John Health’s recent expansion to six urgent care (UC) centres across Perth, a new ‘Head of Urgent Care’ role has been introduced to the team. It will ensure UC has the same senior representation as GP and dental, as well as specialist oversight within the management team. Mo Ashfaq has been promoted to this important role. With over 20 years’ experience and a strong commitment to staff and patient experience, Mo was the ideal candidate. “As Head of Urgent Care, I oversee recruitment,…
St John Academy youth unveil new artwork in Northam
A new youth-led artwork designed to spark conversations about mental health has been unveiled in the heart of Northam. Led by students from the St John Academy, the creative ‘blue tree’ design is now available for the public to view on the walls of Avon Community Services on Fitzgerald Street. The St John Academy develops…
Volunteers: Beyond Giving Back
It’s no secret Australia relies heavily on volunteers to ensure vibrant and healthy communities. From school fetes and sports games to emergency services, there’s nothing volunteers don’t put their hands up for. Event Health Services (EHS) volunteers Dion and Lorraine Rapiz are a powerhouse couple who, when they’re not working as nurses, give up their…
St John WA donates record number of Christmas gifts for children in need
Hundreds of children will be smiling this year thanks to the generosity of St John WA team members who donated a record number of presents for the annual Anglicare Giving Tree appeal. Team members from 17 metropolitan and regional sites across the state contributed to the haul of brand new toys and gifts for children…
Redgate Beach becomes 10,000th defibrillator location in Western Australia
A surfing hotspot in the South West has become the 10,000th automatic external defibrillator (AED) location in Western Australia. In a huge milestone for St John WA’s State Defibrillator Network, the wild and picturesque Redgate Beach now has one of these life-saving devices available 24/7. AEDs are portable devices designed for anyone to treat people…
St John set to expand youth program across Western Australia
The St John Academy will expand to four new locations in 2026 including Joondalup, Ellenbrook, Wundowie and Paraburdoo – giving even more young people a chance to learn vital life skills and forge new friendships. The first year of the Academy, a leadership, health and wellbeing program for 12–17-year-olds, has seen up to 120 young…