Posts Tagged ‘Press Release’

Due to the ongoing bushfire emergencies continuing across the State, St John is issuing an urgent health warning for those people in around fire effected areas. St John CEO Michelle Fyfe warned that smoke haze can cause adverse health issues and we are asking people to please try to avoid exposure to smoke where possible.”…

Festival season is here and it’s important to know how you can take care of yourself and your mates while you’re enjoying the festival vibes. St John recommends applying to following first aid tips to help keep you safe. 1. Know where the first aid tent is Once you arrive at the festival, ensure you…

1. Download the St John First Responder App If you haven’t already installed this free app on your smart device, then make it a priority to download it today. The St John First Responder App has an abundance of first aid resources at your fingertips, which could help you save a life in an emergency. Aside from…

It was just like any other day when Bruce Hunt went for his daily bike ride, but things quickly spiralled after he collapsed suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest.  “I usually go on my own, but on this particular day I decided to meet up with a group of riders… I just can’t believe that…

12 months ago, local MP and Aussie Home Loan principal Paul Filing suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while training at his local gym in Joondalup.  Fellow gym members and staff rotated performing CPR and issuing shocks to Paul’s heart using the onsite defibrillator.  Before his cardiac arrest, Paul was unaware of the importance of having…

Ten-year-old Noah was at his mate’s birthday party in the rural WA town of Redfield Park, splashing in the pool with his friends. Having been prone to seizures, Noah recognised that something was wrong while playing, and told his friend Harrison before collapsing in the water. His fast-thinking friend kept his head above water and…

While many may believe workplace first aid training is reserved for manual trades in blue-collar industries, having a first aid plan in place across white and pink-collar industries is equally as important. Leading by example is Perth’s Aloft Hotel, with the company achieving its third St John Safe accreditation in as many years. “Health and safety…

More than 600 gifts donated by St John WA staff and volunteers will be distributed to children and young people across the state this Christmas via Anglicare WA. St John “giving trees” have been set up in St John offices around WA as temporary homes for the presents which have today been transported to Anglicare…

Jade Lay’s brush with death in 2018 has not only changed his outlook on life but his view on the importance of having publicly accessible defibrillators and a community trained in first aid. “I had been going through treatment for bowel cancer and while I was cycling home from work on Guildford road, I started…

The recent fires across the Eastern States have caused detrimental damage to our bush land, affecting precious wildlife and their homes. Hundreds of wildlife are feared dead as the fires continue to ravage across the country. Amongst the wildlife affected by this national climate emergency, koalas are being found burnt with severe injuries and requiring…