St John Ambulance Victoria in Mount Waverley, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

St John Ambulance Victoria

Locality: Mount Waverley, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8588 8588

Address: 170 Forster Road 3149 Mount Waverley, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 At 11 am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. Today we remember those who dedicated their lives and made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our great nation in the First World World. We will remember them. Lest we forget.

24.01.2022 Join us this Restart a Heart Day (Friday 16 October) with Training Team Leader, Katie Van Woerkom, as we go LIVE and discuss all things defibrillator related. During the session Katie will cover topics such as: How a defibrillator works ... How to use a defibrillator on an adult and child How to maintain your defibrillator How to register your defibrillator How to locate your nearest defibrillator We hope you can join us, as you learn how to help save a life. #Shocktober #RestartaHeartDay #RestartaHeartDay2020

23.01.2022 The weather's warming up which means an influx in animal and insect bites and stings. With so many different native animals and insects in Victoria, bites and stings can cause a variety of mild to deadly effects. Learn our tips on how to provide First Aid for bites and stings for Victoria’s most common offenders http://ow.ly/PlP550CnBRa

23.01.2022 We're honoured to announce 11 members have been recognised for their outstanding services to St John and have been admitted to the order of St John. These members include: Mohammed Alam - North Region Chennell Allan - Emergency Management Janis Castell - Whitehorse Division ... Tak Chan - Whitehorse Division Brenda Clayton - Grampians Region Samantha Ford - East Region Andrew Jurrjens - Wodonga Division Emma Kong - Whitehorse Division David McGrath - East Gippsland Daniel Porter - Clinical Operations Anastasia Tzamouranis - State Office Congratulations to all for this prestigious award.

22.01.2022 We're thrilled our Mental Health Trainer Rick will be hosting the 'Be Kind to Your Mind' session for City of Melbourne tomorrow. The webinar will focus on recommendations to support and promote mental health in later life. Register via the link https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au///Pages/be-kind-mind.aspx

22.01.2022 Jennifer recently completed our TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Have a listen to what she has to say about the course If you're looking to up-skill and gain the knowledge and confidence to deliver nationally accredited courses, we have limited availability for this year's dates http://ow.ly/4dDx50BKuVi

21.01.2022 You are now more likely to die from sudden cardiac arrest in Victoria than you were in February. Why? Survival from cardiac arrest has halved during the COVID-19 pandemic, down to just 6.1% survival from an average of 12% survival rate. This is because longer ambulance response times from stringent PPE protocols are delaying defibrillation by paramedics by around 2 minutes. Just a couple of minutes doesn’t seem like much, but when your brain is starved of oxygen, every minut...e matters. To increase survival rates, early CPR and defibrillation within the first 5 minutes is an absolute MUST. For every minute that passes, the chance of survival decreases by 10%. So how do we help? Get trained in CPR and know where your nearest defibrillator is, so collectively we CAN increase the survival rate. This month is #Shocktober a month to raise awareness of defibrillators and create actions that save lives. Here are 3 actions you can take today that will make a difference: 1. Learn or update your CPR skills for your loved ones - a course takes as little as an hour and can now be done 100% online (link Virtual CPR) 2. Find your closest defibrillator to home or work here: https://registermyaed.ambulance.vic.gov.au/ 3. If you are responsible for defibrillator placement at your workplace or community group, make sure its accessible by the public at all hours

20.01.2022 This is Lesley - one of the 1,300 people volunteers have transported to get tested for COVID-19. Lesley has used the service twice this year and has appreciated the level of care and compassion each driver has shown. Each time I have been picked up, the driver has collected me from my door and walked me to the car. I’ve had some lovely chats with the drivers, they made me feel at ease and it was really nice just to talk to someone - Lesley, COVID-19 Testing Transport Passenger. To date, over 20,000km has been travelled throughout Victoria to safely drive vulnerable people to get tested for COVID-19. Thank you to the volunteers who continue to put their hand up to provide this critical service.

18.01.2022 Our St John crews spend a lot of time driving, so road safety is a cause important to our hearts. To recognise #shinealightonroadsafety our crews will have their headlights turned on all day today. Give them a wave if you see them out and about Road Trauma Support Services Victoria Transport Accident Commission (TAC)

18.01.2022 GIVEAWAY TIME! Do you know a Victorian organisation that is in need of a helping hand? We know many businesses are doing it tough. Which is why, this month for Shocktober, we're doing a giveaway to deserving organisations. Click the link for more https://www.stjohnvic.com.au//restart-your-business-givea/

17.01.2022 This week is 2020's NAIDOC Week - a time to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians of all walks of life. This year’s theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will be.’ which recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. #NAIDOCWEEK2020

16.01.2022 Working closely with other Emergency Service agencies to help create and keep a safe community. Victoria Police

15.01.2022 October is National Mental Health Month - a chance for us to shine a light on the black dog. Almost half of all Australians aged 16 to 85 years 7.3 million people will experience mental illness at some point in their life, with the most common mental illnesses being depression, anxiety and substance disorders. Through our short First Aid for the mind e-Learning you will gain essential skills and confidence to recognise and support people with a range of mental health issues: rb.gy/pqwmq0. #NationalMentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthMatters

14.01.2022 Super sale now on! We've slashed the prices of some of our most popular first aid kits and PPE. Save up to 50% on first aid supplies, so you can help someone who is suddenly injured. Be quick, sale on for a limited time or while stocks last http://ow.ly/XBne50Cle28

13.01.2022 Good hand-hygiene, especially through hand washing with soap, still remains the most effective method to #stopthespread of COVID-19 and other infections. This #GlobalHandwashingDay contribute towards a cleaner and healthier community by practising good hand-hygiene. More about good hygiene practices is available via our short eLearning course: https://shop.stjohn.org.au/workplace-infection-control_101/ Global Handwashing Day

12.01.2022 As Victoria enters its peak grass-pollen season, those prone to asthma and hay fever are warned to take extra care. RACV

10.01.2022 For a limited time, we're offering Victorians a special surgical face mask offer - buy 5 get the 6th free! As face masks continue to be mandatory indoors across Victoria for the foreseeable future, keep safe and stocked with surgical face masks to protect you and your family http://ow.ly/qycH50Cvj7X

09.01.2022 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 particularly 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

08.01.2022 Give a life saving gift this Christmas. For the first time, first aid training e-vouchers are now available to buy online. Each voucher can be used to book either face-to-face or virtual first aid training - what better gift is there to give than the ability to save a life? Visit our website to purchase https://www.stjohnvic.com.au/e-voucher/

08.01.2022 Join us as we celebrate the enormous contribution of St John Ambulance Victoria Volunteers. 187 very special St John Ambulance Victoria Members will be awarded for their years of service, commendations for work at last summer's bushfires and for work supporting Victoria's COVID-19 pandemic response. #stjohnvic2020awards

08.01.2022 At St John, we believe that whether you are volunteering or working, everyone should feel safe and included. Diversity makes us a richer organisation. These values are important to us. Which is why we are proud to be a founding member of and to have our members involved in the emergency Management Pride Network (EMPNV). The EMPNV is a network founded to raise awareness and visibility of the LGBTIQ community and allies from Victoria’s emergency management sector. It aims to cr...eate a more inclusive and collaborative environment. This Friday 4th December will be the official launch of the Emergency Management Pride Network, conducted virtually from 4-6pm. The event will feature a variety of speakers and prepared content from EMPNV and from across the emergency management sector, plus opportunities to chat informally and meet other colleagues. We're pleased our staff and volunteers will be attending this milestone event and they can register here: http://ow.ly/UBRU50CyXwr

07.01.2022 For today and tomorrow, our people will be on hand at Vicinity Centres across Metropolitan Melbourne to support visitors in remaining COVID safe. As part of Vicinity's continued efforts in putting visitor safety first, St John Volunteers will be: Providing face masks and information on how to wear them correctly... Providing hand sanitiser Ensuring visitors are social distancing Providing First Aid information More information about the partnership is available here: http://ow.ly/jz4x50CucAK

07.01.2022 As shopping centres reopen, we’re pleased to announce we've partnered with Vicinity Centres to ensure shoppers are remaining COVID safe whilst visiting. The unwavering safety commitments made by Vicinity, using everything from the latest heat mapping technology to virtual queuing, demonstrates how we're all going to remain COVID safe leading into Christmas. You might also see St John Volunteers roaming around Metropolitan Melbourne Vicinity Centres handing out face masks, checking they’re being worn correctly and that people are maintaining social distancing. Ask them nicely and they'll hand you a St John face shield key-ring! Vicinity Centres

06.01.2022 Congratulations to our long-serving volunteer, Mohammed Shabbir Alam MStJ, who was recently admitted to the Order of St John as the first Victorian Muslim. Mohammed has been honoured with this prestigious recognition of his outstanding service to his community and to St John Ambulance Victoria. He is a dedicated volunteer and has shown endless compassion and dignity whilst serving, always going above and beyond, proving to be deserving of this award. We’re incredibly proud of Mohammed and his admission to the Order of St John. Ros Spence MP Neil Angus MP Craig Ondarchie MP

05.01.2022 Ian Muir would not be alive today without the efforts of gym owner and first responder Daniel Tinitali. The 68-year-old Breakwater grandfather was completing a warm-down walk after a run when he collapsed from a sudden cardiac arrest in late November 2019. When he suddenly stumbled outside Breakwater Athletics, Daniel's First Aid Training kicked into gear as he performed vital CPR to help save Ian's life. Last week we gifted Breakwater Athletics with a defibrillator, to ensur...e if an incident were to happen again, they would be fully prepared. At St John, we have a goal to see 50% of those in sudden cardiac arrest receive defibrillation from a bystander like Daniel. Gifting defibs to communities in need is one way we're working towards bringing this number up from where it sits now at 1%. We have no government funding to reach this goal, so rely on those who purchase from or donate to us to do good work in the community. Breakwater Athletics #Community #SaveLives #GiveBack #CPR #FirstAid

04.01.2022 December Virtual First Aid Schools Bookings now available! The knowledge and skills gained in our free First Aid in Schools Program will build confidence and resilience in school children and their community. The program has been adapted to suit a virtual delivery using video conferencing platforms with our Presenters delivering fun interactive learning games from Prep to Grade 6. Bookings available via our website https://bit.ly/2URYrqY

03.01.2022 We're delivering our accredited CPR and Provide First Aid Courses 100% online! Each participant will receive their very own reusable First Aid Training kit, including a manikin, placebo EpiPen, placebo inhaler and bandages. Delivered by our qualified First Aid trainers, learn the skill of saving a life from the comfort of your own home. Book today http://ow.ly/16Iq50BQMEz

03.01.2022 We know this year, work life has been very different for many. The traditional office model has been flipped on its head, with the high-majority of professionals still working from home. Although your 'office' may look a little different right now, it's still important to work safely. This #NationalSafeWorkMonth here's some simple ways to create a safe work environment at home. Create a safe ergonomic workstation including; desk, chair, monitors, keyboard, mouse and comp...uter Try to separate yourself from others living with you during the work day Communicate freqently with colleagues Complete daily excercise/physical activity Take short breaks when needed Safe Work Australia WorkSafe Victoria #safeworkmonth #safetytogether See more

03.01.2022 We're thrilled to announce the winner of our Shocktober Defibrillator Giveaway, Breakwater Athletics! Yesterday we gifted them with a new Philips Heart Start HS1 defibrillator, which will also be made publicly accessible to the surrounding community. While we hope it never has to be used, we're pleased the community now has this potentially lifesaving device nearby, in case of an emergency

02.01.2022 Do you know where your nearest defibrillator is located in the event of an emergency? You might be shocked at just how far away help is from home. Find out how to locate your nearest defibrillator here: http://ow.ly/WS7i50BJfev #Shocktober

01.01.2022 Theodora completed St John's TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, to open up doors to new opportunities in TAFE teaching or sessional teaching. At St John, we're opening up new career opportunities every day and have employed dozens of graduates in our range of courses this year. On successful completion of the certificate, graduates will be guaranteed an interview with St John Ambulance Victoria for vacant First Aid Trainer positions. Bookings now available for 2021 Courses http://ow.ly/x74350CmpAm

01.01.2022 We’re very proud to announce our digital First Aid Training platform, SJX, is multi award winning! We’ve been selected as an ABA100 Winner in two categories, Training Excellence [TRX] and Digital Transformation [DTR], in The Australian Business Awards 2020. The awards have been granted for the innovative work that’s been done to transform First Aid Training, taking it from the traditional face-to-face delivery and bringing it to life through immersive technology including vi...rtual reality, mobile devices and big screens. Students feel like they’re part of the action and better engage and remember their skills in a real life emergency. We’re honoured to receive both these awards, cementing St John as the leaders in First Aid. business.gov.au James Merlino Gayle Tierney MP Martin Pakula Department of Education & Training, Victoria WorkSafe Victoria Safe Work Australia See more