St John Ambulance Granville Combined Division

24/09/2025

This year marks a century of St John youth. To honour this incredible milestone, Granville Combined Division last night held a special centenary event hosted by Lynda Voltz MP, Member for Auburn, celebrating the achievements of our dedicated youth members.

Each participant received a commemorative pin and certificate to mark the occasion. A special congratulations to Hayden Li, who was awarded his Grand Prior Award the highest honour a St John Youth member can achieve.

We were proud to welcome distinguished guests:

Hon Jason Clare, Federal Minister for Education
Ms Lynda Jane Voltz MP, Member for Auburn
Brendan Maher, St John National CEO
Dominic Teakle, CEO St John NSW

Their presence highlighted the importance of St John, our youth development and community service programs. Here's to the next 100 years of St John Youth inspiring future leaders across Australia! 💛🖤

08/09/2025

This week is Child Safety Week, a reminder that protecting children is everyone’s responsibility. 💚

At St John, we’re committed to keeping kids safe. Whether that’s through our Youth Programs, first aid training for parents and carers, or providing the right equipment to respond in an emergency.

Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and cared for. Let’s use this week to raise awareness, share knowledge, and empower families and communities to put child safety first.

Read our full Statement of Commitment to Child Safety here: https://stjohn.org.au/who-we-are/child-safeguarding/

28/08/2025

This week marks the final stretch of the Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Drive, and our dedicated volunteers have stepped up once again, rolling up their sleeves to donate blood and help save lives.

Every donation counts. In emergencies, blood can mean the difference between life and death. By giving just a little, you can give someone a second chance.

💪 Whether you're a first-time donor or a regular, now is the perfect time to join the cause. Let's finish this drive strong and show the power of community and compassion.

📍 Visit Australian Red Cross Lifeblood https://www.lifeblood.com.au to book your donation today.

Together, we serve. Together, we save lives. ❤️

12/08/2025

🌍 International Youth Day 2025 🌍

Today, we celebrate the incredible energy, dedication, and impact of young people across the globe and right here in our own community.

This year is especially meaningful as we mark the Centenary of the St John Youth Program, 100 years of empowering young leaders through service, skill-building, and community care.

📸 Featured here is our amazing St John Youth Team in action at last Sunday's City to Surf, one of Sydney’s biggest events. These young volunteers weren’t just spectators they were on the front lines, providing hands-on operational support alongside our adult members.

The St John Youth Program is more than just youth development. It’s a movement where young people gain real-world experience, contribute meaningfully to public safety, and embody the values of compassion and service.

💚 To our youth members: thank you for your commitment, your courage, and your contribution. You are the future of St John and the heart of our mission.

03/08/2025

We are excited to again provide Event Health Services and a public engagement stand at BSTREETSMART.

BSTREETSMART is the inspiring initiative of the Trauma Service at Westmead Hospital. Westmead’s Trauma Service is constantly reminded through their hands on work that young people aged between 15–30 are disproportionally represented in road trauma. As a result, they have a strong commitment to Road Safety Education.

The purpose of bstreetsmart is to reduce the fatality and injury rates of young people by promoting safe behaviour as drivers, riders and passengers.

28/07/2025

This last weekend, we were thrilled to celebrate a very special milestone for one of our own. Long standing St John Ambulance member Damien tied the knot with his partner Joshua, surrounded by family, friends, and plenty of joy. ✨

Damien has been a valued part of our St John family for many years, dedicated, compassionate, and always ready to support the organisation and the community. Seeing him take this next step with Joshua fills us all with pride and happiness.

From your St John family, we wish you both a lifetime of love, adventure, and shared moments. 💚🖤

Photos courtesy of Rhian Astley Photography

01/07/2025

One month down, two to go ⌛🩸
We’re in the heart of the emergency service blood drive and in the wake of recent severe weather affecting communities across our state, coming together to donate has never been more important 💪💚
As winter sets in, don’t let the cold slow you down – every drop counts. Your blood donation could save up to three lives.
☎️ Call Lifeblood at 13 14 95 or visit their website to check your eligibility to donate today.

30/06/2025

We’re thrilled to see Kathy Garancsi recognised for her incredible contribution to the NSW SES!

Kathy has been a dedicated and inspiring leader within SES for many years, and her support of local community organisations like ours at St John Ambulance Granville Division has made a lasting impact.

Without the support of both Kathy and Jamie Newman, current NSW SES Auburn Unit Commander, St John Granville Division may not have continued to serve our community the way it does today.

Congratulations Kathy, your friends at St John are so proud of you! 👏🎉

26/06/2025

🎉 Wait… a fourth video?! 🎉
Okay, we might have said yesterday's video was the last… but we just couldn’t resist sharing one more gem from our amazing Granville St John Youth!

📹 This video was created in 2024, and it’s too good not to bring back during our 100 Years of St John Youth celebrations. It’s fun, it’s creative, and it perfectly captures the spirit, teamwork, and spark our youth members bring to everything they do.

So… surprise! 😄
Watch and enjoy this bonus blast of energy from our brilliant youth crew:
👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/2jBrVCfPTgY?si=RWJNCa8J5tTISk_D

25/06/2025

🔥 Day 3 Ending our St John week (focusing on 100 years of Youth) with a Bang! 🔥

To wrap up our celebration of 100 Years of St John Youth in Australia, we’re turning up the energy with our third and final video entry, featuring our Granville youth team having a bit of fun with the viral "Fireball" trend!🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

Behind the laughter and creative flair is a powerful message: St John Youth builds confidence, connection, and community in a way that’s unforgettable.

🎥 From first aid to fun, our young members know how to show pride, purpose, and personality.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/g4VrIC7V1GQ?si=zmr5UccdOIqqDRX0

🙌 A huge thank you to our amazing youth members for sharing their talent and spirit across all three videos this week. We are so proud!

24/06/2025

As we continue to celebrate 100 years of St John Youth in Australia, we’re proud to showcase the second of our three video entries created by the passionate young members of Granville Combined Division.

🎥 Today’s video highlights the benefits of our youth program to both the community and youth members themselves. Their message is clear: St John Youth is more than a program, it’s a place to grow, lead, and make a difference.

💬 Help us honour a century of youth leadership and impact by watching, liking, and sharing this inspiring entry from our future leaders.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/-_n3LbFuTAo?si=tx6xX3DyeYWzgucg

📅 Don’t forget—our final video drops tomorrow!

23/06/2025

Today, on St John Day, we proudly celebrate not just the legacy of service and care, but a remarkable milestone, 100 years of St John Youth in Australia.

For a century, St John has empowered young Australians with life-saving skills, community spirit, and the values of compassion and service. Today is more than a celebration, it’s a tribute to every young person who has worn the St John uniform with pride.

🎥 To mark this centenary, we’re thrilled to share a special video created by our Granville St John Ambulance youth members as part of a state youth competition. Their energy, heart, and creativity truly capture the spirit of this incredible program. Watch below and celebrate with us!

https://youtu.be/PQfyelQyTU4?si=NE-uGx5y_wubrMl1

📆 Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing our other two inspiring video entries over the next two days!

Celebrating 100 years of CadetsFeaturing Granville Combined Division Music sourced through PixabayMusic by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/