Posts Tagged ‘Press Release’

Call triple zero (000) immediately – that’s the warning from St John Ambulance Western Australia if you suspect you’ve been bitten by a snake or venomous spider. With the imminent arrival of spring and warmer weather, the risk of potentially deadly bites increases as snakes become more active and people head into the garden or…

The key to a successful event is ensuring the safety of every single person who attends, so it is important to entrust the medical supervision to a highly reputable organisation with a proven track record for success and strong community connections. And when we think of an organisation giving back to the community and saving…

St John Ambulance WA has released new information which shows its clinical volunteers – the lifeblood of the state’s Country Ambulance Service – receive the same level of training as professional, career paramedics in some overseas countries. Across regional WA, St John has more than 3,700 clinical volunteers who work alongside paramedics to provide emergency…

Anaphylaxis occurs when the casualty has a reaction to an allergen. This is a serious condition and can be life threatening. The reaction can be minimised by doing the following: 1) Follow DRSABCD. 2) If conscious, help the patient to sit or lie in a position that assists breathing. 3) Administer the patients auto-injector (e.g. Epi-Pen)…

Asthma can be life threatening, if not managed properly. If you need to provide assistance to someone having an asthma attack you can do so by doing the following: 1) Make patient comfortable if conscious. 2) If patient is carrying an inhaler, assist with administration. 3) Use the inhaler to provide four puffs every four…

St John Ambulance WA has commenced work on the new $4.9m Port Hedland Sub Centre. St John started work in April on the site on Quininup Way, in the Kingsford Smith Business Park. The project has been boosted by significant contributions including $2.5m from BHP Billiton Iron Ore and $1.8m through the Australian Government’s National…

St John Ambulance WA volunteer Greg McKeaig was this week presented with an official commendation for his actions during a medical emergency. Mr McKeaig, of Bayswater, is a St John community transport volunteer who provides transport and companionship to people who would otherwise be unable to attend medical appointments. In April, he was called to…

In a move that reflects the childcare industry’s commitment to safety, Mundarda childcare centre in Seville Grove has been the first childcare facility in Armadale to receive accreditation through the St John Safe school program. The program, which was launched in June last year, officially recognises schools and childcare centres that are ready for any…

A spike in the number of WA students requiring emergency treatment for allergic reactions is behind a new St John Ambulance program teaching school children how to manage anaphylaxis. Part of St John’s First Aid Focus initiative, the program teaches primary and high school students to identify the signs and symptoms of a severe allergic…

St John Ambulance Western Australia is using a new smartphone app to enlist qualified first aiders who can respond to someone in distress before the ambulance arrives. In an Australian first, the free St John First Responder app is designed to alert registered users to incidents occurring in public places within 500 metres of them.…