Posts Tagged ‘Press Release’

Allan Duncan was swimming laps at his local pool when he realised he was having a heart attack. Having had one before, and having done a previous first aid course, the 75-year-old knew exactly what to do. Allan had lifeguards at Swan Active Ballajura call Triple Zero (000), and St John WA paramedics Gareth and…

St John WA has recognised the valuable contribution of its Community Transport Services (CTS) volunteer drivers during their annual awards ceremony held at the Aloft Hotel. The awards are a way to acknowledge and thank volunteers for their contributions to the organisation and wider community as they transport clients between medical appointments, social engagements, work,…

Gavin Mippy is lucky to be alive, and he knows it. The 50-year-old Pilbara man suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while playing football in July, and he has only recently returned home after spending weeks in Perth hospitals. A reunion between Gavin and those who helped him in those crucial first minutes after his cardiac…

Ahead of Restart a Heart Day on October 16, St John Ambulance Australia is calling for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to become as common place as fire extinguishers in communities, workplaces and homes. New research released by St John shows almost all Australian adults – (96%) – believe AEDs are important to have in public…

So inspired by a tour of St John WA, one rising leader in Leadership WA’s July Rising Leadership Program decided to apply for a job. Held over 12 Experience Days at business locations around the metro area, the six-month Rising Leadership Program develops mid-career leaders from all sectors and industries, further equipping them with the…

St John WA Ambulance Network Coordinator Gareth Miller creates art to de-stress from his duties as an emergency call handler in the State Control Centre (SCC). He’s been selected as a finalist in the City of South Perth’s Emerging Artist Awards for his hand drawn piece entitled Okay, tell me exactly what’s happened. Having worked in…

A leading Singaporean trauma surgeon and a former SAS soldier turned expert in resilience shared their unique insights at the WA State Trauma Conference this month. The conference returned on October 5 after a two-year hiatus with the goal of uniting and inspiring medical professionals from across WA’s healthcare community.   Organised by St John WA…

On Wednesday, October 2, St John WA celebrated the achievements of 179 team members and their extraordinary contribution to the West Australian community. The recognition ceremony is a special bi-annual event that acknowledges the remarkable academic and professional achievements of St John WA’s operational team. The awards included the following categories: His Excellency The Honourable…

St John WA’s Pride Ambulance has hit the road again for another regional Pride event. This time it was Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s turn to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with the KN Pride Festival taking place on September 28. Pride in the Park was billed as a celebration of unity, with…

New parents gained vital first aid knowledge at a free course hosted by St John WA thanks to a new partnership with Playgroup WA.  Six Playgroup WA parents took part in the Tiny Tots First Aid course on September 21, gaining essential skills to assist a toddler, infant or child in an emergency.   The…