St John WA- Irwin District in Dongara, Western Australia | Emergency rescue service

St John WA- Irwin District

Locality: Dongara, Western Australia

Phone: 9927 2100

Address: Blenheim Rd 6525 Dongara, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Congratulations again Thom, fantastic to have you as part of our wonderful crew.

25.01.2022 Thank you to all the incredible staff and volunteers who have committed themselves to helping protect the community during COVID-19. We are all grateful for your service during this difficult time.

24.01.2022 Congratulations Thom, all the best for the 6th November.

24.01.2022 Thank you to everyone for your response to the locations of the AED competition. Great to see that so many of you know where they are located. Congratulations to Kayla Kennedy for getting the closest correct locations of all 6.

24.01.2022 Volunteers also needed in Dongara and Mingenew.

23.01.2022 Last night we had the pleasure of surprising our Chairperson, Yvonne with her Order Of St. John Medal presentation. To receive this honour is a huge achievement for her dedication & commitment. Were proud to share this momentous occasion with you. The Order of St John The Order of St John is a major international charity, accredited to the United Nations, whose organisations provide first aid, health care and support services in over 40 countries around the world. The Orde...r's charitable work is carried out by the St John Eye Hospital Group in Jerusalem and St John Ambulance organisations worldwide - with volunteers and staff of over 400,000. The Order of St John traces its origins back 900 years to the Knights Hospitaller from whom St John today derives its inspiration and maxims Pro Fide Pro Utilitate Hominum, 'For the Faith and in the Service of Humanity.' The Order of St John itself is an Order of Chivalry of the British Crown with 25,000 members around the world. The full name for the Order of St John is The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. See more

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Thom, who tonight was presented with his WA Young Volunteer of the Year award for 2020.

23.01.2022 With more people visiting our beautiful town and beaches during these holidays, you may like to make yourself familiar with the locations of BEN signs. What are BEN signs? Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signs aim to improve emergency response times by providing accurate location information. Quote this information in an emergency or when reporting a shark sighting. How do you use them? In an emergency, dial 000 and quote the unique code and location information on the nearest BEN sign.

23.01.2022 It’s finally up!!! How fantastic does the new Mingenew Sub Centre sign look.

21.01.2022 It's an Australian first - lifesaving digital first aid training is now available to West Aussies. First Aid Skills is an immersive online training experience w...ith 30 detailed first aid training scenarios. From Anaphylaxis to CPR, users can now equip themselves with St John Accredited first aid skills in minutes. The online program can be completed any time, anywhere - without boundaries. Learn more about First Aid Skills here: https://lnkd.in/eSH2XNh Read what the Kalgoorlie Miner had to say about First Aid Skills here: https://bit.ly/2ZVnOMj

19.01.2022 A little bit of history, whilst celebrating St Johns Day. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers

18.01.2022 Our Mullewa Ambulances had their first night sleeping in their new Sub Centre on the weekend.

18.01.2022 Congratulations to all the award recipients throughout St. John WA, your dedication is amazing. Congratulations to our wonderful volunteers at Irwin District, we thank you for your commitment. An amazing night celebrating, while watching the Virtual Awards Sundowner.

18.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS Thom Rossen - winner of the WA Young Volunteer of the Year Awards for St John

15.01.2022 The celebrations continue for Irwin District...we would like to congratulate Roger Arnold, who has been successful in his Admission to the Order of St John. This is the highest honour within St John’s Awards & Recognition program. We thank you for your commitment, contribution & service to our community and sub centres.

15.01.2022 We still have spots available in the upcoming Provide First Aid (PFA2) held at the Dongara Sub Centre on the 21st & 22nd of October. This course includes 2 days of first aid theory, demonstration, practise and assessment of both knowledge and skills. In order to enrol in this FREE or for more information, please call the Sub Centre on 9927 2100

13.01.2022 Do you know where your closest AED is? For a bit of school holiday fun, we have 6 photos below. Four are in Dongara/Port Denison, two are in Mingenew. For you chance to WIN a waterproof first aid kit, in the comments below, list where you think their locations might be. Helpful hint...download the St John First Responder app to find some locations. In the case that there is more than one correct entry, the winner will be drawn from a hat. Entries close 12th July.

13.01.2022 From all of us at Irwin District, we wish you a happy, healthy & safe Christmas. Stay safe on the roads this festive season, especially if you’re travelling to spend time with family & friends.

12.01.2022 Leeman Police would like to thank St John North Midlands Sub Centre for their donation of an Automated external defibrillator to keep in our police vehicle. Th...e high energy shock from a defibrillator can save someones life if they have a cardiac arrest.#fb This update came from the Leeman Police on Twitter

12.01.2022 Do you think youd have what it takes to get up in the night to attend a traumatic car accident without even being paid? Thats everyday stuff for St John Am...bulance volunteers. Irwin sub-centre chairperson Yvonne Cangemi recently won an Order of St John Medal for her dedication. The award recognises, not only a decade of volunteering as an ambulance driver and officer, but also her efforts to form a fund for sub-centres across the Midwest.

12.01.2022 Thank you to all our Parmedics, especially all the Country Parmedics. Your support & guidances is invaluable .

11.01.2022 A wonderful surprise visit from some of Santa’s little helpers from Ready Set Grow today, who dropped of some thank you cookies. Thank you, we really appreciate it.

11.01.2022 Men are statistically less likely to seek medical aid when suffering from a medical condition, both physical or mental. According to Men's Health Week, a male h...as a life expectancy of 78.0 years while females can expect to live to 82.3 years old. Men also take their own lives at 4 times the rate of women - on average, that's 5 men a day. This Men's Health Week, we want to help raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early treatment of illnesses that affect men. We all have the power to change this. Tag a mate and help us raise awareness. We thank you for supporting this initiative. More information about Men's Health Week can be found here: https://www.menshealthweek.org.au/

11.01.2022 Only 3 places left for this Friday 13th. Get in quick for your FREE course.

10.01.2022 Not all super heros wear capes. Thank you to the wonderful dads in emergency services, who are there for their communities. Happy Fathers Day!

06.01.2022 In a split second, you know something has gone horribly wrong. You stop abruptly as you struggle to breathe. Sharp, intense pain spreads through your chest and ...panic sets in. For some, this sounds very familiar. Choking is a terrifying experience and having someone with you who knows first aid could be the difference between life and death. More than 80 people die from choking each year in Australia. It's the second largest cause of death in aged care and the leading cause of injury or death in children aged four and under. The Heimlich manoeuvre is not the recommended method anymore for helping someone who is choking. Instead, deliver 5 sharp back blows in between the patient's shoulder blades. If this is unsuccessful, deliver up to 5 chest thrusts. Continue to alternate between the two techniques and always ensure you have called Triple Zero (000) for help. If the casualty becomes unresponsive, commence CPR and make sure the ambulance is on its way. The signs and symptoms for choking are: Clutching the throat. Coughing, wheezing or gagging. Having difficulties breathing, speaking or swallowing. Trying to cry but making strange or no sounds at all. Making whistling or crowing sounds. Face, neck, lips, ears or fingernails turning blue. Becoming unresponsive. Download your free choking guide here: https://bit.ly/2B3Iqr7

06.01.2022 You may have noticed a few new defibrillators appearing around town, some of their locations being... 92 Brennand Rd 38611 Pickering Drive Chivers Concourse... Download the free St. John WA First Responder App to find your nearest location wherever you are in WA. https://stjohnwa.com.au/online-/st-john-first-responder-app The App is a wealth of information. You never know when you’ll need some of it.

06.01.2022 A great opportunity to raise awareness and have a conversation with a mate..no matter how awkward the situation may be. Check on a mate, colleague or family member. Sometimes that prompt is all they may need.

06.01.2022 Do you know an Emergency Medical Assistant (EMA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) that volunteers at one of the 160 Sub Centres across WA? The Dongara Sub Centre is excited to announce that we are now open to Voluntourism opportunities and would love to have clinically trained volunteers come for a holiday whilst volunteering in our great town! Accomodation and fuel costs will be covered and a meal allowance will be provided. ... If you, or someone you know, is interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with our Secretary, Trudy, on 0439 962 365.

05.01.2022 Well done to you all. Look forward to being on road with you.

04.01.2022 One of our fabulous Volunteers showcasing his lovely wifes talent. Amazing quilting Barbara.

03.01.2022 2020 has proven to be an incredibly challenging year, especially for all the First Responders across the country. They were there for us when the bush fires sta...rted and they were there for us when COVID-19 hit our communities. One thing's for certain... they have never stopped giving back - not for one second. Today we're thanking all First Responders far and wide, for their dedication and commitment to helping members of the community when they needed it most. Thank you for keeping us safe and thank you for never giving up. Thank a first responder in the comments or share this post, we want to spread the love as far as we can! Photo courtesy of Kym Illman Photography. #TAFRD #thankafirstresponder

03.01.2022 Were always looking for people to join our wonderful crew. Please contact Cathy, or click on the link https://stjohnwa.com.au/changelives/volunteer to make a difference in your community.

02.01.2022 Please drive safe in these wintry conditions! Remember to turn your headlights on and drive to the conditions

02.01.2022 The importance of knowing CPR, you never know when you may need to use it. Congratulations to these officers. Such a wonderful outcome, thanks to their quick thinking and knowledge.

01.01.2022 Rural road fatalities contributed to two thirds of last year's national road toll. According to the Australian Road Safety Foundation, speed is the number one d...riving issue on WA regional roads, with distraction and fatigue not far behind. 835 drivers tragically lost their lives last year, on regional roads across Australia. While it may be tempting to drive at high speeds, check your phone or operate your vehicle when fatigued, it is not worth your life. Please be mindful on our roads, and remember to enjoy the ride, safely.