St John WA in Katanning, Western Australia | Emergency rescue service

St John WA

Locality: Katanning, Western Australia

Phone: +61 409 487 735

Address: 66 Clive Street 6317 Katanning, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Thankyou to our wonderful Vollies who gave up their time once again to help out on our St John Ambulance Stall at the High School Health Expo today. Congratulations to the Year 10 Students for the very informative Stalls they set up. It was an excellent day.

25.01.2022 You might not know about this feature on your smart device, but it sure would come in handy in a medical emergency! Most smart devices now have a 'Medical ID' f...eature where you can store your critical medical information. Just by tapping on 'emergency call', first responders can then find this crucial information quickly. This could make a huge difference when first treating the patient, especially if you are allergic to specific medications and are unable to communicate with us. Before setting up your Medical ID on your device, it is important to consider that should your phone ever be stolen or lost, that information may be accessible by another individual. St John WA recommends that users only share information they are comfortable with when using this feature. For a tutorial on how to set it up for your device, you can find this here: https://bit.ly/35xqBhp

24.01.2022 Everyone knows that you should always call for an ambulance in a medical emergency, but there is often a bit of confusion around what constitutes a medical emer...gency. Please call Triple Zero (000) and request an ambulance in the following situations. Note: If you are unsure about whether a person requires an ambulance, it is better to call Triple Zero (000). chest pain or chest tightness sudden onset of weakness, numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg breathing difficulties unconsciousness uncontrollable bleeding a sudden collapse or unexplained fall unexplained fitting in adults injury from a major car accident a fall from a great height serious assault, including stabbing or shooting severe burns, particularly in young children infants who are fitting or have an ongoing fever. In a medical emergency, it is important that you do not drive yourself or another person to hospital as you may endanger your life, the patient's life or members of the public. Not only are you unable to concentrate on driving but moving some patients can make the situation worse. In a medical emergency, Communication Officers can provide medical advice and paramedics can commence essential life-saving treatment at the scene, as well as en route to hospital, rather than beginning treatment at the hospital. Please be mindful that just because you have called an ambulance, does not mean you will be seen sooner once you've arrived at the hospital. For when it's urgent, but not an emergency, you can always visit one of our Urgent Care centres. For more information, click here: stjohnhealth.com.au/walk-in-urgent-care/ We'd appreciate it if this message was shared, thank you.

23.01.2022 There's no such thing as a "normal" day for the folks at St John WA. No two days are the same and it's the small things that can really make a difference. Today... is Thank a Paramedic Day, and we'd like to thank all of our amazing Paramedics and Ambulance Volunteers who change lives every single day. Do you have a Paramedic you'd like to thank? Post your thank you message in the comments and we'll share it with our crews! If you happen to see an ambulance driving past today, don't be afraid to smile and say "thank you!" We'd also like to give a shout out to all the crews working hard over east. You're doing an amazing job keeping the community safe during COVID-19. Thank you for your service .

23.01.2022 Trigger Warning : The aim of this post is to help educate the WA community about what to do when experiencing or witnessing a Mental Health emergency. If any ...of the content expressed in this post upsets you, please discontinue reading and reach out for support. A couple of days ago, we posted about when you should call for an ambulance. We received a lot of feedback about the inclusion of when to call for help in a mental health emergency. We wanted to help answer those questions and have pulled together some useful information that will hopefully help in the event of a mental health emergency. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How do I know if I need to call for help? This is a tricky question to answer. In most situations, it's not so black and white and sharing a checklist of potential symptoms may not be the right way to answer this question. We believe that when in doubt, always call Triple Zero (000). It's always better to seek assistance than do nothing at all. We're here to help and will do our best to assist you in your time of need. Our Communications Officer will do their best to offer assistance over the phone and get the right help to you as soon as possible. Always remember that you are important and deserve help when you need it most. If you need urgent help but do not want an ambulance, please reach out to the resources listed at the bottom of this post. Most importantly, if you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm it is imperative you call for help. Not all responses to Mental Health emergencies will result in admission to hospital. All cases are managed individually and are subject to the needs of the patient at that time. Always follow DRSABCD and ensure first of all that you are safe from any danger. We hope this information has been helpful and answers your questions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Important Crisis Support Information Lifeline 13 14 14 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Mental Health Emergency Response Line Metro > 1300 555 788 Country > 1800 676 822 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Educational Resources blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/ beyondblue.org.au/the-facts healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Mental-health-emergency stjohnwa.com.au/first-aid-training/mental-health

22.01.2022 Way before we adopted CPR as we know it today, did you know that hundreds of years ago, patients were whipped in an attempt to restore blood flow? It's certainl...y not a method used these days (for obvious reasons) but it does make you appreciate how far we have come when talking about the science behind resuscitation. We found some of the zaniest methods of resuscitation from history and we wanted to show just how far we have come. 1500's - The Bellows Method involved using the bellows from the fireplace to blow hot air into the lungs through the mouth (eww...) 1700's - The Fumigation Method was popular amongst the Northern American Indians and American colonists. It involved blowing tobacco smoke into an animal bladder and then into the rectum of the body being resuscitated (yes, you read that right). This practice lasted until 1811. 1800's - The Russian Method saw patients covered in ice and snow to slow their metabolism. This method hoped that freezing parts of the body would assist in circulation. And our favourite bizarre technique from history... In 1812, European lifeguards would lift the patient onto the back of a horse and trot it up and down the beach. The bouncing was believed to have been the best method for providing compression and relaxation of the chest. The process was actually discontinued due to a large amount of horse manure accumulating on the beach. There you have it! We now know of course that 30 compressions to 2 quick breaths (over 2 seconds max.) is one of the best possible methods. Compressions that are a accompanied by good speed, fully released and have good depth are best. It’s pretty incredible how many lives have we think have been saved thanks to CPR. It’s estimated that 5 million lives have been saved since the 1950's. All you need is a pair of hands and you can make a difference. Image courtesy of: https://bit.ly/2Ja2ZWR

22.01.2022 Happy St John's Day! Many people don't know that St John WA was established here in 1891, by a group of volunteers who wanted to provide first aid training to t...he wider community. The very first of our classes commenced on 3 March, 1892 and was attended by 30 people. To compare, last year we trained over 481, 698 students! It's amazing that we have been able to deliver this service to the community for 129 years! We could not have come this far and accomplished so much without the support of our staff, volunteers and the WA community. Thank you for continuing to support us over the years.

20.01.2022 FIRST AID TRAINING UPDATE We are hoping to be able to recommence first aid training again soon - keep an eye on this page for news!!

19.01.2022 First Aid Training First aid training has resumed in Albany for selected courses. All face-to-face classroom assessments have a reduced number of students to ensure sufficient space to adhere to physical distancing requirements. St John WA maintains strict hygiene control and practices.... For a listing of all available classes head to https://stjohnwa.com.au/first-aid-training. Book and pay online today.

18.01.2022 Happy International Nurses Day to all of our incredible staff at our St John Medical, Urgent Care and Dental centres. We would also like to acknowledge all thos...e hardworking nurses outside of St John as well! We are tremendously grateful for your hard work over the last few months. We know it hasn't been easy and it's been a challenging time for us all, but we couldn't be prouder. Tag a nurse to wish them a Happy International Nurses Day!

16.01.2022 IT'S COMPETITION TIME! As many of you may be aware, the PRIDE Parade was cancelled this year but that won't stop us from celebrating love and equality...! We are offering the WA community a chance to design their very own 'Glam-bulance'! That's right, you have the opportunity to create a pride-themed ambulance and that's not even the best part. The winning design will be wrapped on a real ambulance, so you will be able to see your stunning creation come to life! The top 5 designs will then be selected by our nominated judging panel and then it's up to you guys! You get to vote on the best design and whoever has the most 'likes' will be the winner! So make sure you're following us to stay up-to-date with the latest competition news. Before you enter the competition, please read these instructions carefully: You must be over 18 years of age and a resident of Western Australia in order to participate in this competition You must complete the front, side and back of the template. You access the PDF here: https://bit.ly/3eewLoK Using the template provided, design your very own Glam-bulance, keeping in mind copyright laws apply so please ensure your design is an original concept. This includes using other branded logos. You must reflect the theme: 'For the service of humanity and equality' (you can use this theme literally or figuratively) When submitting your entry, please include your full name, age, contact details and your reason for entering the competition We will be accepting entries as of RIGHT NOW and you have up until 11:59pm on the 15th of November 2020 to submit your design to [email protected]. Entries received after this time and date will not be accepted. For more Terms and Conditions, please visit our website here: https://bit.ly/2HXIhca Excited? We sure are! We cannot wait to see everyone's entries, so get designing! Pride WA

15.01.2022 Next first aid course in Katanning HLTAID003 Provide first aid Tuesday 22nd September... 08.30-16.30 St John Ambulance centre, Clive Street, Katanning Jump online to enrol at https://stjohnwa.com.au/first-aid-training/first-aid-courses Or contact us on 0409 487 735 [email protected]

14.01.2022 Help us find you in an emergency. Pinpointing your exact location can become difficult in an emergency situation. Calling triple zero (000) from within the St J...ohn First Responder app will send your GPS coordinates direct to the St John State Operation Centre, making it easier for an ambulance to locate you. The app is free on iOS and Android. Download it today. https://stjohnwa.com.au/online-/st-john-first-responder-app

14.01.2022 A massive thank you to all the First Responders across every service and every state!

14.01.2022 Stickers available now! If you have a defibrillator (also known as an AED) in your vehicle or truck, these stickers are just for you. They are also available f...or your facility or building. Only $4.95 each. Contact your local sub centre or the Great Southern regional office on 9841 4212 to purchase.

13.01.2022 2020 has been a rough year for us all. From the Australian Bush Fires to COVID-19, we have pushed through some seriously tough situations. For some, the rollerc...oaster ride has not stopped so we’re asking you - have you taken a moment to reflect on your own wellbeing? This World Mental Health Day, we wanted to remind the you to look after yourself and your mental health. It’s so important to look after your mind as well your body so please don’t hesitate to reach out for support when you need it. There are people out there who will listen and offer you the best support possible. If you're not comfortable reaching out to a friend or family member, please check out the list of resources below: Important Crisis Support Information Lifeline - 13 14 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 Mental Health Emergency Response Line Metro > 1300 555 788 Country > 1800 676 822 Educational Resources blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/ beyondblue.org.au/the-facts healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Mental-health-emergency stjohnwa.com.au/first-aid-training/mental-health #WorldMentalHealthDay

09.01.2022 Do you need to update a First Aid Certificate? Started a new job, which requires a First Aid Certificate? Enrol in our Provide First Aid course (HLTAID0003) Previously known as 'Senior First Aid / Apply First Aid', this course provides an excellent general grounding in first aid and will enable you to perform appropriate first aid procedures and basic life support skills.... Saturday 29th August 2020 8.30am - 4.30pm St John Katanning (Clive Street, Katanning) Book online today at www.stjohnwa.com.au or call us on 0409 487 735.

04.01.2022 Today is Thank a Paramedic Day! Thank you to all our amazing volunteers! You all do an amazing job and our community is very lucky to have you all

04.01.2022 A very big thankyou to the Tambellup crew for covering for us last night so we could enjoy a Windup Dinner. Very much appreciated.

03.01.2022 Today is 'R U OK? Day' and we're reminding everyone that any day is a good day to ask, "Are you okay?" and support those who may be struggling. A conversation c...an change a life and asking someone if they are alright is a great place to start. Four ways you can open up a good conversation is to: Ask, listen, encourage action and then check in. You can read more about 'R U OK? Day' here: https://www.ruok.org.au/

02.01.2022 Volunteers from St John Ambulance Katanning attended the Rembrance Day Service today.

02.01.2022 Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week and waving a special smile of appreciation. Within St John, we recognise and celebrate the 425 volunteers we h...ave across the Great Southern who do exactly that each and every day. Without you, our volunteers, and support from the wider community, St John WA would not be able to deliver the level of service it does. From all of us: thank you for your exceptional commitment to changing communities and changing lives. #NVW2020 See more

02.01.2022 First Aid kit items out of date? As the experts in first aid we know what supplies you need for home or workplace. Whether you purchased your kit from us or another store, we can help bring your kit up to date. St John WA will restock out-of-date items for you at 15% off.... Simply drop in to St John by 31 August 2020 and show your RAC member card to get 15% off! For a list of locations, head to www.stjohnwa.com.au/rac As a bonus for RAC members, receive an essential online St John Skills Road Trauma first aid course, valued at $18* *Terms and conditions apply. See www.stjohnwa.com.au/rac for details

02.01.2022 Volunteering in your community is one of the best ways to get to know it. Make friends for life. Become a volunteer. Search 'Change Lives' today.

01.01.2022 The Department of Health is urging residents and travellers throughout Western Australia to take extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites over the coming month...s, due to an increased risk of contracting the Ross River Virus (RRV). The warning follows ongoing and increasing RRV detections in mosquitos and humans, indicating the virus is very active in the environment at the moment. The current risk of acquiring RRV is highest in the South West of WA, and along the coastal Midwest and Gascoyne regions, from Jurien Bay to Denham. Symptoms of RRV disease can last for weeks to months, and include painful or swollen joints, sore muscles, skin rash, fever, fatigue and headaches. The only way to diagnose the disease is by visiting your doctor and having a specific blood test. There is currently no vaccine or specific treatment for RRV disease, the only way to prevent infection is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.