St John Ambulance Aust. (NSW)

As we near to the end of year, don’t forget to stop by our team for a bit of cheer! Here’s a jolly little roundup of the festive summer events you may have spotted out team of green offering a helping hand this past week: 🎶 Coastal Waters Combined at the Wyong Community Carols and Avoca Twilight Markets 🎸 Grandville and Fairfield Division covering The Killers at Qudos Bank Arena 🎅 Hornsby Division at the Asquith Carols 🐎 Queanbeyan and Cooma Division at the Cooma Races ✨ Fairfield Division at Carlos with the Stars Looking forward to the long summer nights and the exciting events that come along with it? There’s an abundance of exciting opportunities waiting for you with St John Ambulance! Click the Linktree in bio to find out how you make a difference in your community today 💫

As someone who is still young, healthy and active, Craig didn’t expect anything to happen when he joined a running festival this year. But not long after crossing the finish line, Craig collapsed and went into cardiac arrest - his skin even turning blue. Luckily, he was in capable hands as St John volunteers rushed to his side, providing critical, lifesaving aid. Support the community of volunteers who are always there keeping you and others safe. Click the link in bio to donate to St John's Christmas Appeal today 💫

Come with us as we host our annual St John Ambulance NSW office Christmas party 🎄🎉 With CEO Dominic and Hoshang from finance grilling up a storm on the BBQ's in their Santa hats, the NSW team brought in plentiful of food and presents to share. Ending the day with a game of Bad Santa, the only thing stolen were our hearts (watch until the end to see Kiwi the puppy) 🐶 💚

Like what you see? 👀 Tested daily by 10,000 volunteers across Australia- from our trusted kits to your home ❤️‍🩹🏠 This St John Ambulance Small First Aid Kit could be yours… but for a limited time only! End the silly season with confidence and be fully prepared for any situation the new year has to offer. This promotion is in it’s final days, so click the link in bio and get in quick! ⌛

Congratulations to St John volunteer and medical student, Usha Makkena, who was named 2024 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year at the Centre for Volunteering Awards today. Usha has been a volunteer for six years with St John, providing first aid and medical care at events and during times of emergencies - including the 2020 bushfires and 2022 floods. She also mentors and trains other young volunteers, and works with our Youth Peer Support Team. Well done Usha and all other St John volunteer finalists who attended today's award ceremony!

What is it like to see a man suffering cardiac arrest? Hear Victoria share her story. St John volunteers like Victoria are always in your local community keeping you and your loved ones safe. As a charity, our volunteers need your support to continue their lifesaving work, being the ones who help when it’s needed most. Click the link in bio and donate to the St John Christmas Appeal- show your support for volunteers today.

This weekend marked the beginning of an eventful summer with Sydney’s iconic event location Carraigeworks. St John Ambulance NSW is proud to be providing Major Event Medical Services at the concert series, ensuring the highest level of patient safety across all five nights of live performances 🎶✨ Providing the event space with an onsite Medical Centre, this area includes resuscitation, acute and sub-acute bays, additional to a dedicated triage area. With a strong commitment to advanced care capabilities, we've invested in state-of-the-art medical resources. This includes acute bedside monitoring trolleys for each bay, allowing patients to receive full continuous cardiac and vital signs monitoring, granting clinicians quick access to emergency equipment and other commonly required resources. Our highly trained team of Registered Health Professionals and experienced Event Responders are ready to deliver comprehensive care of any acuity level, ensuring peace of mind for both eventgoers and organisers.

With summer on the way, do you know how to confident and effectively treat bites & stings from common critters? 🕷️🐍 Here in Australia, there’s plenty of reasons to prepare yourself this critter season! Have a check out of our common quick tips on how to treat a variety of bites & stings from both land and sea critters! 🐝🦀 Head to our website today (link in bio) and download our full first aid fact sheet for bites & stings, and more! 🩹

"You might see how to perform CPR in a documentary or in a demonstration. But it's quite different when you're seeing it done on someone that you know and care about." Johnny witnessed first-hand the lifesaving work of St John volunteers who worked tirelessly to save his friend’s life at a running event this year. This Christmas, show your support to the volunteers who keep you and your loved ones safe. Click the link in bio and donate today 💫

By having a first aid kit with you, you’re not just riding safer—you're riding with confidence 🚲🩹 Whether you're out on a solo ride or with a group, you'll know you can handle those little bumps and bruises and get back on track quickly. You can grab your Cyclist first-aid kit— currently 20% off for a limited time with St John ❤️‍🩹⌛Click the link in bio to check this deal out today.

This International Volunteer Day, we honour the invaluable contributions of volunteers in Australia and around the world, because every act of service counts. Our volunteers have made a commitment to the community, ensuring the sight of greens provides a sense of security at events across the state. Whether this looks like rendering first aid, holding a hand in distress and delivering medical services that saves lives. This year alone, over 3,000 St John NSW volunteers have dedicated over 200,000 hours and treated over 9,000 patients across the state. We thank you for your service. Every act of service counts.

Did you know recent studies reveal 1 in 5 Australians aged between 16-85 have experienced a mental disorder at some point in their life? ❤️‍🩹 With the average person spending a third of their life at work, employee wellbeing is a significant pillar essential for employers to prioritise. Discover more about mental health and office wellbeing in the latest St John Ambulance NSW blog post, now available on the Media Centre 🧠👀 Click the link in bio to explore what solutions St John can provide your workplace today.