Posts Tagged ‘Press Release’

St John WA is celebrating three key milestones on the State Defibrillator Network:  St John WA has reached a major milestone, registering more than 12,000 defibrillators (AEDs) across 10,000 locations — with more than one third of locations publicly accessible 24/7 — as part of the State Defibrillator Network.  From community halls to roadhouses, this…

This September, St John WA is hitting the road – and the airwaves – with a fresh, feel-good campaign that puts real Western Australians in the spotlight.  Forget stock photos and staged scenes put together by east coast advertising agencies.  This campaign is all about authenticity, with everyday characters from regional communities front and centre,…

St John WA partnered with Bruce Rock Engineering this year for R U OK? Day with the aim of helping to build a healthy and connected community. A series of talks focussed on mental health took place around the State, with SJWA speakers running sessions in Forrestfield and Bruce Rock. “Mental health matters just as…

The Mid West town of Mullewa is known for its wildflowers and heritage buildings.  It also has its very own St John WA sub centre and this year marks 80 years of service to the local community and surrounding areas.  An article in the Geraldton Guardian and Express from June 13, 1945 detailed the founding…

 St John WA’s Michael Eppen has been named a finalist in the 2025 Worksafe Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards for Health and Safety Representative (HSR) of the Year. Michael is the Health and Safety Representative for St John WA’s busy Fleet and Radio Team. His proactive approach has directly contributed to creating a safe…

The Pocock family have a long history of volunteering with emergency services.  And three generations of Pocock men have each found their volunteering niche at St John WA.  John, 73, works with Community Transport Services (CTS), Dave, 48, in Country Ambulance and Rhys, 18, with Event Health Services (EHS).  It was Dave who convinced son,…

The St John WA Wellbeing, Safety and Injury Management (WSIM) Team is a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Australian Workplace Health and Safety Awards. The awards recognise organisations and teams across the country that demonstrate innovation and excellence in health, safety and wellbeing. As a finalist in the ‘Team of the Year’ category, the WSIM…

St John WA has continued its long-standing association with Dowerin Machinery Field Days by running the 2025 event’s first aid tent and arming regional students with first aid knowledge. Volunteers and paramedics from surrounding sub centres were in attendance as thousands descended on Dowerin for the annual agricultural showcase. Run over two days, the Field…

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).…

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…