Worried About Summer Pests? Here’s How To Provide First Aid For Bites And Stings Don't let your encounter with snakes, spiders, bees, and wasps dampen your day of fun in the sun! 15 Nov 2024
Essential Wound Care for Diabetics: How to Prevent Complications and Promote Healing World Diabetes Day, marked annually on November 14, raises awareness about diabetes and its impact on individuals and communities. 14 Nov 2024
JELLYFISH STING FIRST AID – MANAGING INJURIES BY AUSTRALIAN VENOMOUS MARINE CREATURES Australia is graced with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Unfortunately, the ocean is home to many creatures that may be harmful and others that can be deadly. 08 Nov 2024
Remembering Dr. Edward Brentnall: A Legacy of Service and Innovation in the Medical Field Dr. Brentnall was a dedicated medical practitioner and a pivotal figure in St John Ambulance Victoria, and it is with great sadness that we have to say goodbye to him. 04 Nov 2024
Restart a Heart Day: Your Chance to Save Lives Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in Australia, impacting about 26,000 Australians every year, often outside of hospital settings. 15 Oct 2024
Chasing a Dream: Monica’s Inspiring Career Transition Meet Monica Waterstone, a dedicated 37-year-old mother of two, who has embarked on a remarkable career journey that has taken her from managing nightclubs to becoming a Patient Transport Officer (PTO) with St John Ambulance Victoria. 14 Oct 2024
Shocktober 2024: Empowering Victorians with Lifesaving Skills Join us for a month of free training, giveaways, and more! 01 Oct 2024
Celebrating New Beginnings: Welcome to Our Latest Graduate Volunteers! We are excited to share some wonderful news from our Mildura division! 25 Sep 2024
If It Happens At Home Campaign The campaign gained momentum in late August with a special event in Melbourne, marking a first for St John Ambulance Victoria. 25 Sep 2024
Snake Bite First Aid Tips Each year, around 3000 people are bitten by snakes which is why every Australian should know how to provide snake bite First Aid. 19 Sep 2024
Grand Opening of Australia's Very First St John Ambulance Shop: A Milestone in Community Safety On September 14, as the world marked World First Aid Day, a significant event took place at Eastland Shopping Centre. 17 Sep 2024
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY: ST JOHN LAUNCHES MAJOR FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE TO SAVE LIVES St John Ambulance Victoria has joined forces with other St John entities across Australia to raise much needed funds to continue our lifesaving work. 16 Sep 2024
R U OK? Day: Supporting Someone in Need R U OK? Day is a crucial time to reflect on the importance of mental health and how we can all contribute to a supportive community. 12 Sep 2024
Embracing Diversity in Patient Transport: A Journey to a New Career Giuliano's aspiration led him to St John Ambulance Victoria, being the first to complete the Certificate III Non-Emergency Patient Transport, as a result of a funding provided by Scanlon Foundation. 11 Sep 2024
CPR Skills Put to the Ultimate Test: When a Colleague's Quick Thinking and Brave Action Saved a Life In a remarkable demonstration of bravery, Peter’s quick thinking and use of CPR skills have led to a life saved and a story of resilience. 11 Sep 2024
How Phil Saved His Daughter’s Life in a Heartbeat Phil’s story shows just how important it is to know CPR. In emergencies, every second counts, and the difference between life and death can come down to immediate, effective action. 09 Sep 2024
From Celebration to Crisis: How Paul Saved Chloe’s Life at a Family Party Last year, a family birthday party took a frightening turn that would test the spirit of everyone present. 06 Sep 2024
A Family Affair: How Stevie's Swift CPR Actions Made All the Difference In an extraordinary display of quick thinking and effective training, Stevie’s response during a life-threatening emergency demonstrates the critical importance of CPR skills. 04 Sep 2024
Fainting First Aid: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Fainting can be a quite common occurrence, but nonetheless, it is concerning to see someone collapse in front of you with no warning. 03 Sep 2024
From Colleague to Hero: How Raj’s Quick Thinking Saved a Life In a time of crisis, knowing how to act quickly can make all the difference. 02 Sep 2024
From Training to Triumph: How Nicholas’ Heroic CPR Efforts Saved His Father’s Life On June 5th, after lunch at Nonna’s house, Nicholas’ father George collapsed suddenly from a cardiac arrest while helping with clean-up. 28 Aug 2024
Fletcher & Mavis First Aid Champions for saving Their Dad’s Life Warragul resident Fletcher Van Kaathoven demonstrated extraordinary bravery by saving his father’s life during an epileptic seizure. 22 Aug 2024
Honouring Bravery: St John Ambulance 2024 First Aid Champion Awards Are Revealed On Tuesday, August 20th, St John Ambulance Victoria has hosted the 2024 First Aid Champion Awards at the State Library in Melbourne. 20 Aug 2024
Isaac’s Remarkable Journey - from Youth Volunteer to Community Leader Today, we celebrate Isaac Johns, a dedicated volunteer whose journey with St John Ambulance demonstrates the spirit of International Youth Day. 12 Aug 2024