St John Ambulance, Latrobe Division in Morwell, Victoria | Safety & first aid service

St John Ambulance, Latrobe Division

Locality: Morwell, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8588 8590

Address: 3 - 5 Ryan Street 3840 Morwell, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.stjohnvic.com.au

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25.01.2022 A Minor Flood Warning has been issued for the Thomson River. Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River around Cowwarr Weir and may extend downstre...am to Wandocka during Tuesday afternoon. In the 24 hours to 9am Tuesday, rainfall totals of 10mm to 25mm have been recorded in the Thomson River catchment, with an isolated higher total of 45mm at Mount Useful. Rainfall totals of 5mm to 15mm are forecast for the remainder of Tuesday. Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River to Cowwarr Weir. The Thomson River upstream of Cowwarr Weir is currently at 3.70m and steady. The Thomson River upstream of Cowwarr Weir is likely to remain around the minor flood level (3.7m) Tuesday morning. Minor flooding may occur along the Thomson River from Cowwarr Weir to Wandocka. The Thomson River at Wandocka is currently at 4.46m and rising. The river at Wandocka may peak near the minor flood level (6.20m) Tuesday afternoon.

25.01.2022 This #GivingTuesday, a day of global action for giving and unity in response to COVID-19, here are a few ways you can help: Support healthcare workers by donat...ing supplies, advocating for them, and staying home. Give to the organisations that you love most no amount is too little. To donate to St John, visit: https://www.stjohnvic.com.au/support-us/urgent-appeal/ Help out small businesses by buying gift cards or writing an online review. Combat loneliness by reaching out to a neighbor, relative, seniors or veterans. Thank you to all our valued supporters - we couldnt do it without you! #givingtuesdaynow

24.01.2022 Its from England but very worth watching, if your a proud St. John member, you will enjoy it.

23.01.2022 Today is Thank A First Responder Day! 2020 has highlighted the amazing contributions of our emergency services personnel - from ...devastating bushfires all over the state, to storm and floods, and now a pandemic. Thank you to all those who protect, defend, and care for our communities everyday #ThankAFirstResponder

22.01.2022 winter is the most dangerous time for children sustaining household burns, with toddlers most at risk Which is why in conjunction with Kidsafe Victoria dur...ing National Burns Awareness Month, we are making 200 Burns eLearning courses available free to parents and carers in Victoria. This 20 minute online course uses engaging video based learning and quizzes that will help you apply the correct first aid to reduce the possibility of scarring and further damage. Interested parents and carers must apply. Just head to our website and submit a quick and easy application by 26 June: https://www.stjohnvic.com.au/fo/burns-month-free-elearning/ #NBAM2020

22.01.2022 Were assisting the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services with the Suburban COVID-19 Testing Blitz. Our people will be visiting homes in COVID-19 hots...pots to collect self testing kits. If we knock on your door, please dont be alarmed, were just playing our part in #StoppingTheSpread. For more information about the Suburban Testing Blitz please visit http://ow.ly/T2e950AmzsI. See more

22.01.2022 Our heartfelt condolences go out to Victoria Police, their families and all of those affected by the tragic loss of 4 police officers in Melbourne last night. Our thoughts are with you all.

22.01.2022 FOOD RECALL Tree Nuts - Cashew and Pistachio Alert | 25 June 2020 Product description: Peanut butter chocolate spread Product name: Pana Organic Peanut Butter C...hocolate Spread Reason for recall: The presence of an undeclared allergens (tree nuts - cashew and pistachio) Recall detection: The recall is the result of routine government testing For more information go to: http://ow.ly/8Xsr50Ahk3Q See more

21.01.2022 We have some exciting NEWS! We are changing the way we are giving back to our communities. Mirboo North & District Community Bank are proud to announce the ... Community Investment Program Our new program will support the important work of local community groups and organisations (including sporting groups), assist talented individuals to pursue their potential and enable programs, projects and events that assist our communities in growing. This new program will replace the well-known Community Grants program which was opened annually in July. The Community Investment Program will be open for applications twice a year in September and March.

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20.01.2022 Wouldnt it be nice if the world were Cadbury? A BIG thank you to Cadbury Dairy Milk for their generous donation of delicious chocolate to all our staff and volunteers to recognise the work we are doing at this challenging time

19.01.2022 Good to see things happening in Metro and what can be done.

18.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.... Issued at 4:12 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2020. DAMAGING WINDS ABOUT THE DIVIDE AND COAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ Weather Situation: A cold front will move rapidly across Victoria Thursday afternoon and Evening. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely to develop about elevated areas (above 600m) of Victoria late Thursday morning. Peak gusts to 120 km/h are possible about the Alpine peaks. DAMAGING WINDS with peak gusts around 100 km/h are also possible about the southwest coast Thursday afternoon, extending to central coasts later in the afternoon and the Gippsland coasts in the evening. These winds are associated with the passage of a cold front and will have a rapid onset and will not persist for long, gradually easing following the passage of the front. Damaging winds will contract eastward later Thursday, easing below warning thresholds in the west during the late afternoon or early evening, central parts during the evening, and the East Gippsland coast by early Friday morning. Winds over the Northeast ranges will ease during Friday morning. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Bairnsdale, Orbost and Falls Creek. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. * If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Wednesday.

18.01.2022 Spring is grass pollen season! Bringing with it a significant increase in asthma and hay fever and the chance of thunderstorm asthma. People with asthma, and pa...rticularly those with mild asthma, should see their GP to develop or review their asthma action plan. If an asthma attack were to occur, do you know how to correctly manage it? Learn critical First Aid steps here: http://ow.ly/5nKo50BRSB7

18.01.2022 Any of our followers with a emergency services and in the mentioned age group.

18.01.2022 Thank you to all.

17.01.2022 Heres some guidance on how to get reliable and fact checked information on #COVID19 this week: Our website has comprehensive information including a daily u...pdate: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus FAQs about restrictions: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-directions-faq Information for overseas travellers: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/information-overseas-travellers Family violence crisis response and support: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/family-violence-crisis-response If you think you have #coronavirus contact 1800 675 398. The hotline is open 24 hours, 7 days a week For Statewide Emergency Advice contact Vic Emergency http://emergency.vic.gov.au/ If you believe someone is breaching restrictions and creating a risk to public safety, you can contact Victoria Police on 131 444 or submit a report online https://onlinereporting.police.vic.gov.au/ Staying up to date via these resources will help to limit your exposure to news and social media if you find it overwhelming.

17.01.2022 One for you Scott.

17.01.2022 One thing is more clear than ever - Melbournians need our support at this time. Which is why weve partnered with The Royal Melbourne Hospital to set up an Urge...nt Care Centre at the Showgrounds to provide medical care to local residents. The mammoth effort St John volunteers have put in to ensuring the facility is ready to take patients today has to be commended - we thank you. See more

15.01.2022 When did you last review your plan?

15.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of Fire Action Week. From today until Sunday, CFA and our emergency services colleagues are focussing on getting Victorians better pre...pared for fire season. This week is all about getting your property ready and making sure you know where to go for information on restrictions and connecting with online bushfire preparation events happening within your communities over the season. By working together, we can ensure Victoria is prepared for bushfire. Visit www.vic.gov.au/fireactionweek2020 for more info. #FAW2020 #FireActionWeek2020

15.01.2022 Weve had a fantastic response to our Wave Your Appreciation campaign to recognise the great work volunteers do each and every day. While National Volunteer Week is over for another year, keep on waving to show your appreciation for volunteers. Thank you #NVW2020 #waveforvolunteers

15.01.2022 Today marks the 50th anniversary of a mid-air collision between an air ambulance flight and a helicopter in 1970. The tragic event claimed the life of Flight Nu...rse Helen Lang, Pilot Peter Stone and three others. The air ambulance had completed the transfer of a patient to Essendon airport when shortly after take-off, the collision occurred. Helen was a 24 year old from Weering, Victoria who had completed both her nursing and midwifery training. She was one of the nurses known as ‘flight sisters’ who were pioneers for the services provided by air ambulance paramedics today. Our thoughts are with the families of Helen, Peter and all involved in the tragedy.

13.01.2022 Our wonderful people have been very busy. Over the last couple of weeks, weve deployed over 120 volunteers and staff side by side to assist with door-to-door C...OVID-19 test collections in hotspot locations. During this time, over 4,050 addresses have been visited and 5,820 samples have been collected by St John people. Thank you to everyone involved in keeping us safe See more

12.01.2022 Its no pot luck with our NEW Australian made Hand and Home Hygiene Range. Weve worked with only the best to ensure the products are some of the best in the ma...rket. The range is independently laboratory certified to kill 99.99% of germs. Find out more about our new range here http://ow.ly/qSpq50AW0Ek See more

12.01.2022 Heartiest Congratulations and Best Wishes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II , Sovereign Head of The Order of St John , on the occasion of... of Her Majestys Birthday . Wishes From - J.R.Godwin Peries Former District commissioner of SJA (https://www.facebook.comJ.R.GODWIN.PERIES) .

11.01.2022 Did you know? We have now been delivering Non-Emergency-Patient-Transport (NEPT) in Victoria for 7 years, and 21 of our original NEPT team members remain with us still. Thank you to all of our amazing NEPT people who continue to serve our community

11.01.2022 Some work our interstate colleagues are doing at present to support the community.

09.01.2022 National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to say a very BIG THANK YOU to all volunteers who give their time to helping their communities when we need them most.... A huge thank you to the Mildura volunteers who give up weekends to provide first aid at multiple events in and around the Sunraysia area. Thank you, not only this week but the 365 days of the year.

08.01.2022 Today is Australias first ever Thank a First Responder Day. Wed like to take this day to thank all of the incredible First Responders and in particular our No...n-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) crew in their COVID response. Throughout these very trying times our devoted NEPT team has put themselves at great risk whilst transporting over 400 suspected or confirmed COVID cases. Our First Responders have always been a support to our communities but in 2020, it has been apparent just how much these people do to protect and care for us. See more

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07.01.2022 Just a reminder, Day light savings starts this weekend. Yes, clocks go forward at 2am. And use this time to check your smoke alarm batteries.

07.01.2022 He’s a kind leader, a patient teacher and passionately supports the mental health of his peers. He’s a butcher, a baker, a marmalade maker and is an absolute le...gend around here. Today we’re celebrating Bernard Gossy Goss. With 40 years of service, and counting, he has brought so much to his community and to AV. We thank you, Gossy. To hear more of his story, visit: https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/a-rare-milestone-well-don/

07.01.2022 Happy Fathers day to all the Father's out there. Thank you for you do.

06.01.2022 Food Allergy Week 24-30 May 2020 As many of you know, the challenges of the COVID-19 health crisis has led to us changing the awareness raising activities we ha...d planned for Food Allergy Week in 2020. In late March, we let you know we will not be progressing with an extensive awareness raising campaign through the general media this year. Despite this, we will continue to raise awareness of food allergy management in the best way we can during Food Allergy Week, just as we do generally throughout the year. Throughout Food Allergy Week (24-30 May) we will be sharing new and informative resources with you via social media. We will also be hosting two live webinars where Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia CEO, Maria Said and Jody Aiken, Health Management Educator, will answer questions you may have on food allergy management. Food Allergy Week as we have known it to be for almost 20 years will be back in full in 2021. Lets make the most of our awareness raising through our restricted Food Allergy Week 2020 activities!

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05.01.2022 To further assist the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services, our people are transporting residents of the towers to hotels. Thank you to our amazing crew for their continuous Service to Humanity. #COVIDresponse #InThisTogether #Community

04.01.2022 Patients at Latrobe Regional Hospital Traralgon will be allowed just one visitor a day, for one hour. The changes come in from today - Thursday, July 16 - wi...th the new visiting hour of 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Exemptions apply for patients with disabilities, children and the birthing and palliative care wards. Visitors to LRH and anyone presenting to the emergency department will have to wear face masks.

04.01.2022 Happy Fathers day to all the Fathers out there. Thank you for you do.

04.01.2022 Bernard is celebrating 40 yrs as a paramedic. Some in Gippsland may also know him as a St John Volunteer with our Wellington Division based in Sale. Our members have a range of backgrounds.

03.01.2022 Do you really know how to wash your hands properly? This , this is how the pros do it. We can all play our part to help #slowthespread of #COVID19 and we bet... you’ll be washing your hands more thoroughly after seeing this Do this frequently throughout the day with soap and water, including before and after eating and after going to the bathroom #flattenthecurve See more

02.01.2022 The Rosedale Speedway has been forced to delay its upcoming race meets, but is confident they can run COVID-safely when races resume. Drivers and fans hope to ...get back to the track by the end of the year. To understand the issues and join the discussion on the future of your local media visit www.saveourvoices.com.au #WINNews6pm #SaveOurVoices

01.01.2022 BATTERY WARNING | Parents are again being warned about the dangers of button batteries with data revealing one Australian child is seriously injured each month ...by the tiny devices. The consumer watchdog has launched a new safety campaign in a bid to educate parents and carers about the risks, urging people to avoid products that use the batteries. It comes after the death of a Queensland toddler who swallowed a button battery earlier this year.

01.01.2022 HIGH risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecast tomorrow for parts of Victoria. We have high levels of pollen, combining with severe thunderstorm forecasts i...n Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country and South West districts. If you have asthma or hay fever, plan ahead and have your asthma medication on hand. Stay up-to-date and visit VicEmergency: http://go.vic.gov.au/x8Kfj6