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Putting the boot into Emergency Services at AFL rounds
West Coast Eagles may not have walked away winners at the weekend’s Emergency Services round, but St John WA did after running down the competition in the quarter-time Emergency Services sprint. The Saturday night game against Brisbane Lions at Optus Stadium drew a home crowd of 50,802, which resulted in a 13.15 (93) to 10.9…
Storytelling, culture and connection to Country for NAIDOC Week
Stepping away from Thursday work tasks, St John WA team members and leaders ventured into the Beeliar Wetlands with respected Noongar knowledge holders to gain a deeper understanding of the significance of Country on July 9, as part of NAIDOC Week 2026. Danny Ford’s Welcome to Country and Dreamtime stories passed down the generations, assisted…
First responder’s fast action reunites family after frightening seizure
A terrifying medical emergency has turned into a heartwarming reunion after a St John WA Community First Responder reached a young girl within minutes of her mother calling Triple Zero (000). When Shakira suffered a seizure at home, her mother Jessie immediately called for an ambulance. While a crew was immediately dispatched, the call also…
St John Academy State Camp inspires WA’s next generation of leaders
Young people from the St John Academy have been put through their paces across four action-packed days at the inaugural 2026 Academy State Camp. Held at the Ern Halliday Recreation Camp in Hillarys from 4-7 July, the event brought together young people from across Academy Divisions in Western Australia to connect, build skills, and grow in confidence within a fun and supportive environment. The St John Academy develops 12-17-year-olds as…
St John Academy in Northam steps back in time
Young people from the St John Academy in Northam have taken a deep dive into the history and evolution of first aid training and ambulance response this semester. Months of hands-on learning culminated in a special evening at the Northam Sub Centre on June 30, where items from St John WA’s heritage collection were on display for Academy team members and their families. They explored historic first aid kits, training equipment and…
A reunion 27 years in the making after special delivery for St John WA
Jim Deering clearly remembers the first baby he delivered as a paramedic. At the turn of the new millenium, Rebecca Ogilvie went into early labour at home, surrounded by her partner Steven Davis and their two children, Tristen and Tyrelle. With the potential complications of a home birth looming large, she needed urgent medical care to support the safe delivery of her child. “I remember hearing…
Esperance volunteer hits 55 years of service to humanity
Billie Andrews ASM DStJ has been recognised for her 55 years of commitment to the health and wellbeing of the Esperance community. It was the completion of a first aid course that inspired Billie to become a volunteer with St John WA back in 1971. Since then, she has held numerous roles within the Esperance sub centre team including volunteer ambulance officer, first aid instructor and sub centre president –…
Esperance hero retires after more than 30 years of service
Esperance’s first community paramedic Paul Gaughan is calling it a day after 14 years in the role. Paul’s journey with St John WA began more than 30 years ago, and there would be very few in country emergency response who wouldn’t have worked with, learned from or heard of him. Over the years, Paul became a clinician, mentor, volunteer leader, advocate and trusted voice…
Girl Guides learn life-saving skills thanks to St John WA
Girl Guides from Perth’s southern suburbs have gained powerful, life-saving knowledge and skills thanks to St John WA’s First Aid Awareness (FAA) team. In recognition of ‘Thank a First Responder Day’, Girl Guides WA held an event on June 6 which saw St John WA, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Volunteer Marine Rescue WA…
St John WA team members honoured at 2026 Recognition Ceremony
St John WA’s latest Recognition Ceremony was held at The Westin in Perth on June 10 and saw 228 team members honoured. The event celebrates the remarkable academic and professional achievements of St John WA’s operational team with the latest Paramedic promotions, Service Award recipients and National Medal and Clasp recipients recognised. Team members travelled from across Western Australia to…
‘Wonderful people’: Outpouring of thanks to first responders from Primary students
Dozens of primary school children took part in St John WA’s Thank A First Responder Day colouring in campaign, which have gone on display at the State Office in Belmont, Northam and Geraldton stations. Students from Year 1 to 6 studiously coloured in and filled in messages of appreciation for all team statewide, with some…
King’s Birthday Honours for St John WA paramedics
Two of St John WA’s finest have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List. Deane Coxall and Karen ‘Hoppa’ Hollings both received the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM), which is awarded for distinguished service as a member of an Australian ambulance service. As Manager of Specialist Operations, Deane has transformed systems, fostered collaboration, and…