St John Ambulance ACT

06/01/2026

Heatwave conditions are forecast this week, Canberra!

With the mercury tipped to rise well into the 30's, we are encouraging everyone to be smart and stay safe in the heat this week.

💧 Stay hydrated: carry water with you at all times
🚗 Never leave children or pets in parked cars
❄️ Keep the heat out of the house: Use air-conditioning, fans, keep the blinds drawn, take cool showers, wear light natural fabrics
⏰ Plan outdoor time wisely, avoiding the hottest parts of the day. Wear a hat & sunscreen if you do go outside.
⚠️ Watch out for a rash, cramps, dizziness, confusion which are all signs of heat related illness. Contact your a GP or visit a walk-in centre if you are concerned about any symptoms you may be experiencing.
💓 Check in on high-risk groups: the elderly, babies, people with medical conditions, outdoor workers and animals.

Stay safe, stay cool, keep hydrated and look out for each other! 💚

31/12/2025

As we wrap up an incredible 2025, we want to take a moment to thank our amazing volunteers, staff, and community for making this year so special.

From providing life saving first aid to teaching school children and supporting our community when they need it most, your dedication and passion have truly made a difference.

Here’s to the memories we’ve created and the milestones we’ve achieved together. 💚

We are excited for 2026 to bring more opportunities to serve, connect, and grow with you all.

✨ Wishing you a safe, happy, and healthy New Year! ✨

24/12/2025

From all of us at St John ACT, we wish you a safe, joyful, and peaceful Christmas!

Thank you for your support throughout the year. Together, we’ve made a real difference in our community.
Stay safe and enjoy the festive season! 🎄✨

23/12/2025

Our team are taking a well deserved break over the holiday season.

Our office will be closed from 24th December and we will be back, recharged and ready to help on the 5th January 2026.

We would like to thank everyone for their support this year. We look forward to continuing to serve the Canberra community in 2026.

Stay safe and have a wonderful break!

05/12/2025

Today is International Volunteer Day. We wanted to say a huge thank you to every St John ACT volunteer for their incredible dedication to making our community a safer place to be.

From early mornings to late nights, they show up ready for anything - whether its handing out sunscreen or responding to a cardiac arrest. This year, they have saved lives, protected the vulnerable and shown care and compassion at every turn.

St John ACT would not exist without each and every one of our incredible volunteers. Canberra is better because of their service. 💚

03/12/2025

November was non-stop! As we race towards the finish line of 2026, we had a month jam-packed with events.

In November, our amazing volunteers contributed over 1,600 hours at 74 different events:

✅They shook their hips at Ricky Martin
✅They Giggled with Jimmy Rees
✅Joined the fun at SouthFest
✅Hung out with Spiderman at the Geek Markets

November was also a month of celebration. We held our annual awards night and marked some incredible service milestones. Some of our staff and volunteers also attended the Chancellors Dinner, celebrating 100 years of youth at St John. Our final group of volunteers for 2025 graduated in November too, making our total volunteer cohort 240 amazing humans.

At HQ, our training team have been hard at work and in November we ticked over our 10,000th training participant for 2025.

Thank you to everyone who made November one for the memory books. 💚

If you are out and about, keep your eyes peeled for our people in green - we are here to help!

24/11/2025

Last week, we held our annual Awards Night and we recognised some of our volunteers who have reached significant service milestones with St John.

The incredible recipients this year have collectively contributed:

⏰ 29,574 volunteer hours
✅ 180 years of service

Their commitment represents countless moments of care, compassion, and lifesaving support.

While these awards honour a select group, every volunteer plays a vital role in making our community safer and stronger. Thank you to all our volunteers for everything you do you, are the heart of St John ACT! 💚

18/11/2025

At St John ACT, we know how important it is for families to have access to basic first aid supplies. Our relationship with Roundabout Canberra has taught us that many families in Canberra struggle to afford these essentials.

We reached out to ACT Veterans Rugby and Rolfe Property Services to see if they could help. Thanks to their generosity, we were able to provide 130 Tiny Tots First Aid Kits for Roundabout Canberra to distribute to local families in need. Each kit contains simple but vital items that can make a big difference in an emergency. For many families, these kits provide peace of mind and resources they might otherwise go without.

A heartfelt thank you to ACT Veterans Rugby Club and Rolfe Property Services for making this possible.

11/11/2025

Today, St John Ambulance ACT supported the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial.

We were honoured to contribute to this important event, standing in memory of all the men and women who served our country with courage and sacrifice. Their legacy reflects our commitment to service, care, and community.

We honour the enduring spirit of those who served. Lest we forget.

05/11/2025

October was another busy month here at St John ACT.

🙌🏼 Our team of volunteers attended 57 events
⏳ Collectively, they contributed over 950 hours of service to the community
💚 We launched the 2025 StreetBeat Campaign in partnership with Service One Mutual
💓 Championed Restart a Heart Day alongside ACT Ambulance & ACT Fire Services
🚐 Welcomed 2 new vehicles to our fleet
🩹 Our trainers taught over 730 people life-saving first aid skills
🎓 Helped 281 students complete a First Aid in Schools session

We are so proud of our amazing team of staff and volunteers and everything they do to make our community safer, stronger and more prepared!

04/11/2025

08/10/2025

🌿 It’s Mental Health Week 🌿

This week is a powerful reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health and knowing how to support someone in distress is a skill we should all feel confident in.

Just like CPR or treating a wound, knowing basic mental health first aid equips us to respond confidently and compassionately when someone is struggling.

At St John ACT, we offer First Aid for Mental Health courses that teach you how to:
🧠 Recognise signs of mental health challenges
💬 Start supportive conversations
🤝 Connect people with professional help

Let’s build a community that knows how to care for others, inside and out!