St John Ambulance Australia in Callaghan | Community organisation

St John Ambulance Australia

Locality: Callaghan

Phone: +61 447 642 997

Address: RW203, Richardson Wing, Ring Road, Callaghan Campus 2308 Callaghan, NSW, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 Hi All, If you have decided to self isolate now would be a great time to check that all your first aid kits and items are up to date. If you have kids get them involved in checking items expirey dates and learning what each item is for.

21.01.2022 A group for individuals to share preparedness ideas and tips for natural and man made disasters in communities https://www.facebook.com/groups/188499172600154/

20.01.2022 Hi All, we are currently looking at returning to training shortly. Some modifications have to be made but will keep you updated. Have A great weekend

20.01.2022 You can now complete your first aid course with online learning, shorter face-to-face sessions, and smaller class sizes. To find out more visit www.stjohnnsw.com.au/training

20.01.2022 A friends new website has just launched today. Head over and get yourself a prepacked emergency kit ready for the next disaster. https://emergencybk.com.au/

19.01.2022 With lots of sirens around this long weekend please have a decent first aid kit in your vehicle and home. With end of financial year sales coming up now is a great time to get kits at a great price for piece of mind for you and your loved ones. If you have a kit drop a pic below. Be safe and have a great weekend.

18.01.2022 Spring clean your first aid kit Spring brings the return of warm days, outdoor activities, and renovation. It’s a good moment to Review, Replenish, Replace & Refresh your Safety Assets. Among the most important things to review are your First Aid Kits. This is a priority since accessibility, cleanliness and can make a difference in response time when an emergency happens. To clean and organise First Aid Kits, start by assessing the current conditions of your existing kits f...ollowing these five simple steps: 1. Re-assess risks and what you need your kits for. Consider changing the size or type of the first aid kit if the activities and associated risks have changed 2. Re-assess the number of people this kit should be serving and update if necessary 3. Check the expiry dates of products or every module, if you have a Modular First Aid Kit, and replace any which have expired 4. Check the medical instruments (scissors, tweezers, etc) making sure they function and are clean and sanitised 5. Re-evaluate the location of your First Aid Kits. Is it in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children but also accessible and close to running water? 6. Check the status of the outer container for your First Aid Kits. It is in good condition or does it need to be replaced? It is clean? Containers for First Aid Kits should be dust-proof and water-resistant to maintain in good condition their contents. Then, proceed to the cleaning process: 1. Take out all the components of the kit 2. Check the all components match the required inventory list 3. Clean and disinfect the outer container of the kit 4. Clean ad disinfect the medical instruments 5. Replace opened, used, expired or damaged products 6. Replenish missing products 7. Write down the cleaning date and schedule the next cleaning Finally, it is normally recommended to have First Aid Kits ready in several places, and serving different purposes, for example in your home, car, or on travel. At work, you will want to consider them in various areas, such as the office, lunchroom, warehouse etc.

18.01.2022 Hi All, Tonight we will be doing some hands on practical scenarios.

17.01.2022 Have you got your emergency kit ready? https://emergencybk.com.au/

16.01.2022 Hi all, Due to recent advice from St John senior management it has been decided not to meet for training for the next two weeks from concerns of the coronavirus. Whilst we understand alot of us use this time for social interaction and networking with colleagues and friends it is with the utmost concern for member welfare that we take into consideration all safety aspects for the division. In the coming days online training links and passwords will be posted it is with hope th...at you can use the next two Wednesday nights to complete the online training modules. Alot of our duties are cancelled or postponed for the time being however updated duty sheets will still be provided for the events still going ahead. We would really appreciate any time you can give to these still active duties. We also ask that although the risk of cornonavirus transmission is low if you see someone in need whilst off duty that you still use your skills to help members of the public with any first aid issues they need assistance with. Remember "be alert... not alarmed" The division management team will still be available for contact should any concerns arise over the next few weeks. See you all soon, Scotty.

14.01.2022 WE ARE BACK!!! For the time being we are meeting at the St John training centre in Adamstown from 6:30pm-8:30pm every Wednesday night Come join us and see if St John is for you. 1B Court Street Adamstown. (Next to the motorbike rider training course) Hope to see you there. Scott

14.01.2022 For this weeks training (04/03/20) We are looking at Respiratory Emergencies. Hope to see you all there

13.01.2022 Get a FREE Workplace First Aid Kit (valued at over $200) when you purchase a Heartsine 360P Defibrillator from St John Ambulance before November 30. Contact us on 1300 ST JOHN to find out more today!

13.01.2022 How many of you out there have a first aid sticker on your vehicle to show you carry a first aid kit?

11.01.2022 Hi All, Tomorrow nights training (14/10/20) will be on applying bandages and bandage techniques. A skill every first aiders should know. If your interested in joining St John Ambulance to practice your first aid skills more often come along and see us at 1B Court Street Adamstown (St John Ambulance training centre) between 6:30pm-8:30pm and see if it's for you.

11.01.2022 On a quiet Saturday afternoon, St John volunteer Claire was driving down a winding country road heading out for a picnic with friends, when she noticed a passing motorcyclist waving her down. As she rounded the bend, five cars were stopped in the middle of the road with a pedestrian walking through them looking for someone, anyone, to help. As she got out of her car and approached the scene Claire realised a rider had been thrown from his motorbike and was lying unmoving on ...the road. Standing next to him, was the riders dad - a beautiful Saturday afternoon ride had ended abruptly. Claire started a full assessment, gradually the rider started to regain consciousness and was able to tell her, his name was Sam. Claire continued to assess Sam for other injuries, immobilised his head and tried to determine the cause of his pain while securing Sam so he wouldn’t sit up or roll over. Sam was struggling to breath and becoming agitated, Claire continued to talk to him while she bandaged the laceration on his leg, then held his head and tried to keep him calm while they waited. Finally, they heard the first ambulance arrive, then another. Claire gave a handover to the team while they assessed Sam and helped them move him onto the spinal board. Sam was given blood, sedated and intubated. Claire stepped back to comfort Joshua, Sam’s father, as he was incredibly distressed after witnessing the whole ordeal. Claire’s care for others didn’t stop there, she could see Joshua was too devastated to ride his motorbike, so she drove him to the hospital and made sure that he connected with his wife. Claire kept in contact with Sam and Joshua and caught up with them once Sam returned home. Thankfully Sam survived the accident, the emergency surgery, ruptured spleen, fractured skull, ribs, collarbone An incredible story, thank you for sharing it with us Claire but more importantly thank you for being an inspiration to us all and showing us yet again how important our skills are to the whole community. Everyone please drive safely and have a fabulous week. Thanks,

11.01.2022 With School Holidays coming up have you got a first aid kit in your home and vehicle?

11.01.2022 Drop your kit pics below in the comments!! For anyone who hasn't got a first aid kit in their vehicle or home I urge you to get one now. Especially if you own or work for a business. It's a legal requirement all work vehicles have a first aid kit. Please do this before 30th June and you may be able to get it claimed on tax. Every kit in the community has the potential to save a life.

10.01.2022 This is how the pros take off their gloves to avoid spreading infection - watch and learn! More handy tips here http://ow.ly/ah3e307aKjA

10.01.2022 Hi All, This week we will be looking at Cardiac Emergencies Look forward to seeing you all

09.01.2022 ARE YOUR FIRST AID KITS UP TO DATE please make sure your first aid kit is stocked and up to date. Your kit maybe needed over the busy christmas period for such things as * small kitchen accident at home * coming across a vehicle accident whilst travelling * a neighbour knocks on your door for assistance... you never know whe you might be the ome to make a difference. See more

09.01.2022 Meeting tomorrow night (Wed 11/02/20) come along and have a look and see if this is for you. Richardson wing room 204 6:30pm

08.01.2022 Fathers day gifts

07.01.2022 Hi All, This weeks training (19/02/20) is on Blood Pressure & Diabetic emergencies. Hope to see you all there.Don't forget to bring a friend

07.01.2022 BEEN RAINING? LOOK OUT FOR FUNNEL WEB SPIDERS Funnel web spiders are a big black spider which like to burrow under rocks, around rotting logs and are often liv...ing hidden away in gardens. Heavy rain often washes FWS out of their hiding places so always be on the alert especially when gardening or digging. The funnel web spider in this photo was found recently in my backyard in Sydney! FWS have a very poisonous and fast-acting venom and quick action can be life-saving. If anyone is bitten by a big black spider always call 000 immediately. Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage to the affected limb and stay still until the ambulance arrives. Call the Poisons Centre on 131126 for further advice or information. #poisonsinfo #funnelwebspiders #bigblackspiders See more

07.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/113642945345185/posts/3126926210683495/

06.01.2022 How will you deal with the next fire, flood, storm or natural disaster. Have you got an emergency kit ready?

04.01.2022 Do your family and visitors know where you keep your home first aid kit?

03.01.2022 CHECK ON YOUR NEIGHBOURS https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSsydney/videos/249968236247573/

03.01.2022 Looking to learn some first aid skills you can use more than a couple of times a year around the home?? Come check out our volunteer roles. We meet at 1B Court Street Adamstown tonight from 6:30-8:30pm a nice way to give back to the community and may be make a difference to someone life.

03.01.2022 In the wake of supermarket shelves being cleared of toilet paper and other sanitation items, remember to only ever flush the Three P’s pee, poo and (toilet) paper Other products such as paper towel, tissues and wet wipes do not break down properly and can contribute to large blockages in our wastewater system.

03.01.2022 Going away this Christmas? Pick up one of our top first aid kits to keep you and your family safe at home and on the go www.stjohnnsw.com.au/first-aid-products/

02.01.2022 August is Rural Road Safety Month, a national awareness campaign of the Australian Road Safety Foundation targeting regional and rural road safety. #Rural road ...crashes account for more than 65% of the Australian road toll, with the rate of serious road-related injury among residents in rural areas nearly twice that of those in major cities. Rural Road Safety Month is a reminder that whether you’re a local or a visitor, you need to take extra care on country roads. #RuralRoadSafetyMonth #ChooseRoadSafety #StaySafe #DoingOurPart

01.01.2022 ALL WORKPLACES MUST HAVE A FIRST AID KIT... ITS THE LAW!!! Hi All, With the start of 2020 its now a great time to check your workplace first aid kit to ensure its ready to help you if you need it in the 2020 year. https://youtu.be/7HU7rmz1myM

01.01.2022 Original Wiggles member Greg Page is recovering in hospital after suffering cardiac arrest at a bushfire relief concert last night. More: bit.ly/3alw5eW #7NEWS

01.01.2022 An event where CPR is required can be stressful and scary. But your St John Ambulance ‘I’m Ready!’ CPR pocket pack will help you: http://bit.ly/37YKWL9 Our wall...et-sized guide will show you how to apply lifesaving CPR, using your personal face shield for protection during resuscitation. There’s also a handy fridge magnet to leave at home. With this pack, you’ll feel more ready and prepared to save a life, so get yours today at http://bit.ly/37YKWL9

01.01.2022 Do you have a first aid kit at Home and in your Vehicle? Just curious how prepared we are for 2020

01.01.2022 Hi All This weeks training (Wed 11/03/20) will be neurological emergencies (Diagnosis and Management) Who will be coming?