Posts Tagged ‘Press Release’

 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…

St John WA is proud to support AdventureSmart WA’s Safety September campaign – a united push to keep Western Australians safer when enjoying the great outdoors.  From rugged peaks to remote beaches, the campaign reminds all adventurers that being prepared can be lifesaving.   AdventureSmart WA is a collaboration across state government, emergency services, and community Department…

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…

St John WA has transitioned to Muru Office Supplies (MOS), an Indigenous-owned business, for the supply of office consumables. The change reflects a commitment to social procurement that delivers meaningful impact beyond operational needs. The shift has also positioned St John WA as a leading example of values-led procurement, taking practical steps to support Indigenous…

St John WA has wrapped up its State Conference for 2025, with this year’s Experience providing a wealth of information for attendees. About 900 paid team members and volunteers from all around the State converged on the Perth Convention Centre on Thursday for pre-conference sessions which included presentations from STORC, Clinical Quality Improvement, Social Sustainability,…

A true reflection of lifelong dedication to helping others, St John WA is incredibly proud to acknowledge team members who received service medals and bars during this year’s State Conference. Presented by St John WA Chair Sally Carbon, the recipients are as follows. COASTAL SOUTH EVENT HEALTH SERVICES GOLDFIELDS GREAT SOUTHERN MIDWEST AND NORTHWEST PEEL…