St John Ambulance Australia NSW Parramatta Division in Toongabbie, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

St John Ambulance Australia NSW Parramatta Division

Locality: Toongabbie, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 360 455

Address: 25 Mimosa Avenue 2146 Toongabbie, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.stjohnnsw.com.au

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25.01.2022 Parramatta Division had their annual Christmas social evening last night! It is very important to unwind after a year of hard work, both at duties and training. The evening had fun events such as a Christmas Kris Kringle, music, and food brought in by members and their families (thank you) Parramatta Division will be operating over the holiday, we would like to thank all volunteers for taking time out and helping the community!! ... We at parramatta would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, and a happy New Year! - 17/12/2019

25.01.2022 Story of how St Johnnies played a vital role in saving this runner's life, as he crossed the finish line, and went into cardiac arrest. Learning first aid is an important life skill everyone should have and maintain. Michael's story is one of many where first aid has made the difference between life or death. So proud to be part of an awesome organisation. Keep up the good work team :)... P.S. Come join us! - Hayley Espanol

24.01.2022 Time to hit the year off with a 6 For one of our first events of 2020 we were asked to provide first aid to the community at the big bash league! Parramatta Division, and members from across St. John had an excellent day providing assistance to the community. ... With the weather being very hot we ask everybody to keep hydrated, and being aware of time spent in the sun! #StJohnAmbulance #ParramattaDivision #bigbashleague - 02/01/20

22.01.2022 Parramatta Division was able to gain valuable FireWise Information delivered by our good friends at NSW RFS - North Rocks Brigade yet again!! Getting to know our interagency partners such as the RFS will allow us to better prepare ourselves when it comes to assisting them in different situations as well as providing First Aid Special thanks to Bill, Anton, and Sean for organising + delivering the Info Session as well as familiarising us with their Cat 1 ... #northrocksrfs

22.01.2022 This week is volunteer week, and in light of this we will spend this week showcasing and thanking some of our amazing volunteers! Volunteers are valuable to our community, giving up their own time to help others especially during this year!

22.01.2022 What a night it has been! Our divisional paramedic taking us through his day to day job in the NSW Ambulance. We got to see the life saving equipment they carry and got the chance to play with them. For the men and women in Blue, we would like to thank you for all that you do for our community!... #nswambulance #stjohnambulancensw

21.01.2022 Parramatta Division had the pleasure of covering the Sydney Encounter Festival on the weekend! The event organisers were wonderful, and helped the members with any questions that they may have had. It was wonderful to encounter the community, and see that everybody was having a great time!! ... Thank you to all those involved in preparation of the event, and thank you to those volunteers who attended! - 11/01/20 #StJohnAmbulance #ParramattaDivision #SydneyEncounterFestival #PrinceAlfredSquareParramatta

21.01.2022 Thank you to the nurses around the world for everything you do for us! A special shoutout to the amazing nurses that volunteer for St. John Ambulance, you are all amazing!

21.01.2022 4 DAYS OF STATEWIDE TOTAL FIRE BAN A statewide Total Fire Ban has been declared from midnight Tuesday 17th December to midnight Saturday 18th December 2019, due to hot and dry conditions across NSW. There are difficult and dangerous fire conditions forecast over the coming days.... Report all fires to Triple Zero 000.

21.01.2022 Parramatta Division had the pleasure of attending the Carols by Candlelight at North Rocks on Friday night! The event organisers were very helpful in assisting the volunteers for all of their needs. The volunteers enjoyed a night of helping the community, and enjoying festive music. Thank you to the organisers for having us, and thank you to the volunteers for attending, and helping out!! ... - 20/12/2019 #StJohnAmbulance #ParramattaDivision #Christmasevent #NorthRocks

20.01.2022 Another day another event, this time it was the Hilti kick off event! Shoutout to the team on the day for their exceptional first aid. The volunteers lived out the first aid aims of preventing further injury and promoting recovery, by their quick thinking and great care. The team involved did a fantastic job on the day, making sure that members of the community were well looked after. It was great to hear that the team did so well! You all need to give yourselves a well des...erved pat on the back Thank you to the organisers for having us this year, and for providing assistance to our volunteers on the day! #StJohnAmbulance #ParramattaDivision #HiltiEvent - 16/01/20

20.01.2022 Round 3 - Some St. John Ambulance Parramatta Division members. Click on their photo to learn about their journey!

20.01.2022 #BREAKING: NSW has been declared a state of emergency for seven days starting immediately as bushfires rage across the state. ROLLING COVERAGE: http://bit.ly/33wg0zk

19.01.2022 Thank you once again to all of our amazing volunteers for everything they do! We hope that you have enjoyed reading about some of our amazingly talented people! Happy volunteer week!

19.01.2022 Parramatta Division had the opportunity to help out our friends at state with the Sydney zoo event! The event allowed our volunteers to have a great day helping the community, and to also get a glance at some of the amazing wildlife. Some could say it was a trunk full of fun! Thank you to all who volunteered on those days, you are all zooperstars! ... #StJohnAmbulance #ParramattaDivision #SydneyZoo - 22/12/19 to 16/01/20

18.01.2022 Parramatta division is in full swing with its annual training calendar! Our division provides annual training for all members. The training covers multiple different programs that is run internally by our amazing divisional trainer! Parramatta division creates a welcoming atmosphere for all who are going through the training programs, and allows them to learn through theory, practicals, and q&a sessions. ... Our divisional calendar is packed with all sorts of interesting, and fun learning activities. If you are interested in joining, please get into contact with St. John Ambulance NSW volunteers!

17.01.2022 Beat The Heat What happens to my body in extreme heat? When the weather is very hot, the body has to work very hard and produce a lot of sweat to keep itself co...ol. Under some conditions, sweating just isn’t enough and a person’s body temperature rises rapidly. Exposure to high temperatures can make existing illnesses seriously worse (for example trigger a heart attack), cause serious permanent injuries (damage to the brain or other vital organs) as a result of untreated heat stroke, and in extreme cases result in death. What are the signs of heat-related illness? Signs of heat-related illness include: dizziness, tiredness, irritability, thirst, fainting, muscle pains or cramps, headache, changes in skin colour, rapid pulse, shallow breathing, vomiting and confusion. During extremely hot weather, it is easy to become dehydrated (lose too much water from your body) or for your body to overheat. If this happens you may develop heat cramps, heat exhaustion or even heatstroke. If you suffer from any chronic health conditions, your condition may become worse during a period of hot weather. Who is most at risk? Everyone needs to take care in hot weather but some people are at higher risk of heat illness, especially if they live alone or are socially isolated. These groups include: Older adults Pregnant women Infants and young children People who have a chronic or acute illness People who take certain medications People working outside or in a hot environment People who live alone or are socially isolated What should I do to manage my heat levels? Heat waves or long periods of extreme heat can have serious impacts on people's health. Planning ahead and being prepared for extreme heat is important. Remember to: Keep yourself cool Stay hydrated by drinking water Look out for each other Plan ahead for the heat How should I prepare my home for a heat wave? It is a good idea to prepare for the heat before it arrives. You can prepare your house or apartment by: If you have air conditioning, set it to cool. If you don’t have air conditioning consider getting a fan. Consider buying cool packs to have in the fridge or freezer to help you cool down if needed. If available, curtains with pale linings help reflect the heat. Avoid dark reflective curtain linings and metal Venetian blinds as they absorb heat and may make rooms hotter. For more information visit the NSW Health Beat The Heat page: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//beattheh/Pages/default.aspx

17.01.2022 CATASTROPHIC FIRE DANGER GREATER SYDNEY, GREATER HUNTER, ILLAWARRA/SHOALHAVEN The fire danger tomorrow is now expected to be worse than originally forecast. The Illawarra Shoalhaven is now forecast to experience a Catastrophic fire danger. This means Catastrophic fire danger is now expected in the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter and Illawarra Shoalhaven areas. These conditions are very dangerous.... If you are in the path of a fire in these conditions, your life will be at risk. Avoid bushland areas. Safer locations may include large centres, such as towns or cities well away from bushland areas. If you are unable to leave, identify a safer location in case a fire starts. This may include a Neighbourhood Safer Place. Emergency Alert telephone warnings will not be sent to tell you about the fire danger. Warnings will continue to be issued for bush fires. Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by listening to local radio, through the RFS website, through social media and the Fires Near Me NSW app.

16.01.2022 A small and very physically distanced ceremony was held to appoint our new NCOs and COs! Congratulations to our newly appointed corporals and officers! They have dedicated many years of service to St. John, and have now been entrusted with leadership roles within the organisation. Also a massive shoutout to our new first responders! They have worked very hard to be given the first responder epaulettes! ... Keep up the great work! - 07/10/20

16.01.2022 Rain or shine, the event must go on ! Last night Parramatta Division attended the annual Symphony Under The Stars event. The event consisted of an orchestra playing classical hits such as Beethoven and Tchaikovsky !! The event ended with a fireworks display, and a light show .... Thank you to our fellow St. John volunteers that came and assisted Parramatta Division with this amazing duty, and of course thank you to the Parramatta volunteers for putting up their hand to help! #StJohnAmbulance #ParramattaDivision #SymphonyUnderTheStars - 18/01/20

16.01.2022 Another great year has gone by, a huge congratulations to the St Johnnies of Parramatta! With another year going by Parramatta Division had another AGM, congratulations to all of those who were voted into their positions. Also a big congratulations to those who put up their hands to help out during the year of 2020!! Hoping everyone has a safe and happy holiday, and wishing you all a wonderful and prosperous 2020... - 10/12/2019 #stjohnambulancensw #parramattadivision #AGM #2020herewecome

15.01.2022 "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."... - 25/04/2020

12.01.2022 Looking forward to seeing you again in 2021

11.01.2022 *Smoke and warm temperatures today* People with any respiratory issues or who are particularly vulnerable can be the first to feel the effects of smoke and may ...aggravate their existing condition. Even healthy adults and children can be impacted by the effects of heavy smoke which can result in lung irritation. These conditions can have a serious impact on your health and it is important to remember that our bodies have to work extra hard to cope or cool down. Ensure you stay hydrated and pay particular attention to any symptoms of heat related illness such as dizziness, headaches, racing pulse or nausea. Symptoms can last for several days after the air clears, make sure you continue monitoring. We need people to really take care of themselves. If you have a pre-existing medical condition make sure you have all your medications with you and readily available at all times. NSW Ambulance is always here to help - never be afraid to call Triple Zero

10.01.2022 Another day! Another duty on this beautiful day. The team are ready and are getting their Greek on. Wonderful local event we have been a part of since it started. #gogreekfestival #parramatta

10.01.2022 Hope everyone is keeping well. With the situation with COVID-19 changing rapidly, it can be difficult filtering through the information presented. To support building literacy on COVID-19, what it is and identifying signs and symptoms as well as best practise in keeping safe, the Department of health has created a 30-minute training module. ... The module even supports some much need myth busting! While the module was originally created for care workers across all health care settings, I encourage taking the time to complete the module. PLUS, you get a certificate of completion at the end. link: https://covid-19training.com.au/

09.01.2022 The great team that helped keep all the excited AFL fans safe and well today for the elimination final. A convincing win by #GWSGiants too. This brings a close to AFL at #Giantsstadium (we think) now for Big Bash time.

08.01.2022 Round 2 - Some St. John Ambulance Parramatta Division members. Click on their photo to learn about their journey!

08.01.2022 A Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES has been issued for people in parts of #Sydney and parts of #BlueMountains #Hawke...sbury, #Gosford #Wyong, #Wollondilly #Wingecarribee and Greater #Wollongong areas Damaging winds which can bring down trees, branches, power lines, remove roofs and blow around outdoor items, for example outdoor furniture and trampolines Hail which can injure people and damage property. Know your risk: http://bit.ly/2QMCVD7

07.01.2022 Another training night has finished! We would like to say thank you to our guest speaker for coming and teaching us about the coronavirus, and what we can do as first responders! We hope this is the first of many lectures to come in 2020! Also a big thank you to our divisional trainer for delivering a very interesting lecture on mentoring, and how we can help new members!! ... - 18/02/20

06.01.2022 It’s that time of year when St. John gets busy with Christmas duties! This year for one of our duties we were asked to cover Christmas at the park, what a fantastic event with music, fun, and FOOD!! Thank you to the organisers for having us, and we hope to see you at your next event! ... #stjohnambulancensw #parramattadivision #duty #Christmas - 14/12/2019

06.01.2022 Round 4 - Some St. John Ambulance Parramatta Division members. Click on their photo to learn about their journey!

05.01.2022 What an amazing night of training at Parramatta Division! The training consisted of scenario-based simulations in which teams were assessed and marked based on their response to the situation. This is only one example of what goes on behind the scene when preparing for events!... Thank you to all the mentors and the mentees for helping out!! #StJohnAustraliaNSW #ParramattaDivision #Training #Fun

05.01.2022 One of our very talented ex-members Dr Matthew Lam has worked on getting information out to flatten the curve! lets all be proactive.

04.01.2022 Hello all, hope everyone is having a good Monday! Here are some photos of our members over the weekend. It is great to see events slowly coming through again! Thank you to all of those who attended duties on the weekend! ... Have a great week ahead everyone - 16/11/20

04.01.2022 Some St. John Ambulance Parramatta Division members. Click on their photo to learn about their journey!

04.01.2022 It’s time to kick off the training nights once again! It was wonderful to see all the returning members, and equally wonderful to see all the new amazing people who want to give back to their community! Thanks to the amazing management team we have a great schedule of training nights coming up. ... If your interested in learning something new, giving back to the community, or want to make some new friends, come along and join the great team!! We hope that all members enjoy the training and divisional nights for 2020! - 04/02/20

03.01.2022 St.John Parramatta members have started 2020 with a bang (literally) The parramatta crew had the pleasure in assisting our team at state with their annual New Years Eve event. Parramatta Division was requested to look after a post in which we were lucky enough to not only serve the community, but to also get a glimpse at the fireworks!! ... Thank you to our crew for assisting, thank you to the team leaders on the night (you rock), and thank you to state and everybody that came out to enjoy the night! #StJohnAmbulance #ParramattaDivision #NEWYEARSEVE #2020 - 01/01/20

02.01.2022 It’s time to hit another six, this time it’s the women’s T20 On Friday Parramatta Division covered the ICC Women’s T20 cricket World Cup! It was a fantastic event, the volunteers had the pleasure of helping members of the community. We would like to thank all the volunteers who attended, and gave up their time to help out! ... We at parramatta are looking for to the rest of the International Women’s Series in the coming weeks. - 21/02/20

02.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - NSW Bush Fires People with any respiratory issues or who are particularly vulnerable can be the first to feel the effects of smoke which... may aggravate their existing condition. Even healthy adults and children can be impacted by the effects of heavy smoke which can result in lung irritation. These conditions can have a serious impact on your health and it is important to remember that our bodies have to work extra hard to cope or cool down. Ensure you stay hydrated and pay particular attention to any symptoms (dizziness, headaches, racing pulse or nausea) of heat related illness. Be aware of potential hazards such as embers, falling debris, damage to surroundings and reduced visibility which can cause injury. Paramedics are urging people in fire affected areas to wear any form of eyewear and lose clothing to cover your skin to assist in reducing any incidental injury. NSW Ambulance recommends if anyone sustains any form of burn they should cool the affected area immediately with water ideally running water for a minimum of 20 minutes (for eyes ensure you flush the eye) and seek medical attention. We need people to really take care of themselves. If you have a pre-existing medical condition make sure you have all your medications with you and readily available at all times. NSW Ambulance is always here to help - never be afraid to call Triple Zero (000).

02.01.2022 It’s great to see our volunteers attending events again! Hopefully sometime soon we will see more events, and more photos of our great people out and about helping the community. Great work team! - 08/10/20

01.01.2022 Join the NSW Ambulance Chaplaincy Team!

01.01.2022 Parramatta members have had the opportunity to provide medical services for Australia Day Awards at Government House - With the Governor of NSW!

01.01.2022 Once again Parramatta Division had the pleasure of getting invited back to Elizabeth Farms! Parramatta Division was asked to provide event health services for the Parramatta Eel Festival, the event was filled with amazing stories from the local Burramattagal people! The event also had an amazing variety of foods and trade goods! We would like to thank everyone who attended this event, and gave up their time to help the community! We look forward to further events at Elizabe...th Farms in the near future! - 01/03/20