Posts Tagged ‘Press Release’
HIF donation equips WA kids with lifesaving skills
Primary school children will be trained in dealing with first aid emergencies thanks to a $15,000 donation to St John WA from HIF. More than 3,000 students from seven Perth schools will benefit from First Aid Focus training with South Halls Head Primary School, Pioneer Village School in Armadale, and North Balga Primary School locked…
Read MoreThree First Aid tips to keep your workplace safe
Tax time isn’t only about getting your finances in order, it’s also the perfect time to reassess your workplace first aid practices. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to create a safe workplace for your staff. Not sure if your business is prepared for a medical emergency? Ask yourself these questions: If you answered no…
Read MoreThank you – from everyone
When we asked people why they wanted to say ‘thank you’ to a first responder, we had no idea how many amazing responses we would get. From young children in the city to older residents of regional communities, these messages have warmed our hearts. St John paramedics, call-takers, volunteers, and first responders deserve every bit…
Read MoreThank a First Responder Day spreads gratitude to ordinary people with extraordinary spirits
Australia has more than 300,000 first responders who are there for community when they need it most. At St John, our First Responders include our call-takers in the State Operations Centre who are often the first voice someone will hear on their worst day, our on-road personnel including paramedics and volunteers, and our registered first…
Read MoreIndigenous artist uses water to represent St John WA’s important connection to communities
St John WA has chosen art from 2021 WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year Kevin Wilson to help frame its ongoing journey to reconciliation through its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Kevin is a Wongi man with family ties to the Goldfields, Leonora and South Australia. He is a Creative Director of…
Read MoreHow to get a good curry, by paramedic Simon Klass
Every day, St John WA paramedics are on the road, treating people on the worst day of their lives, and doing everything they can to keep people alive. Sometimes they even get to reunite with patients they have treated. This special story from one of our hero paramedics, Simon Klass, embodies what this job is…
Read MoreAfter tragedy, a mother urges drivers to Click to Save on, Fatality Free Friday
Today is ‘Fatality Free Friday’ and the message is simple; if we can go one day without a death on the road, we can demonstrate the impact a focus on road safety can have every day. St John WA wants to encourage all road users to learn vital first aid skills with our free, online…
Read MoreAlbany Ambo Volunteer congratulated for 40 years of service
Albany local David Jolley is being congratulated for an exemplary 40 years of service as a St John WA volunteer. Mr Jolley spent 17 of these years volunteering at the Albany local Sub Centre. Mr Jolley played a key role in the establishment of the Albany Sub Centre and founded the Borden wing of the…
Read MoreAlbany paramedic reaches 25 year milestone
Albany paramedic Mike Ficko has marked a quarter century caring for Western Australians when they need it most in his work with St John WA. St John WA Head of Country Ambulance Justin Fonte said dedication over such a period of time was invaluable to ensuring safe and resilient communities across WA. “The sort of…
Read MoreSt John celebrates all volunteers for National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is an opportunity for St John WA to recognise and celebrate it’s incredible volunteers and those who volunteer their time to other community organisations. Since the establishment of St John WA in 1870, volunteers have always been the centre of our organisation, offering basic medical assistance at large public events and during…
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