St John WA - Goldfields

31/07/2025

🧠💚 First Aid for Mental Health – Kalgoorlie Course 💚🧠
Tuesday 19 August 2025 | 9:00am – 4:30pm

Would you know how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis?

Join us for this one-day, training course right here in Kalgoorlie, designed to give you the tools and confidence to recognise signs of mental health challenges and respond with practical, supportive strategies.

✅ Ideal for workplaces, community leaders, volunteers & caregivers
✅ No prior qualifications needed
✅ Learn how to respond to stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts & more
✅ Build a mentally healthier and more supportive environment

📍 Kalgoorlie
📅 Tuesday 19 August 2025
🕘 9:00am – 4:30pm
🔗 Book your place: https://www.stjohnwa.com.au/first-aid-training/first-aid-courses/details/6124-1/first-aid-for-mental-health

Spots are limited – book today and be ready to make a difference. 💬🤝

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St John Ambulance offers an extensive range of First Aid courses in WA to choose from. Find out more and book a course online now.

06/06/2025

LEONORA IN THE SPOTLIGHT 💚

12/05/2025

🚨 Join Our Team as a First Aid Trainer in the Goldfields! 🚨

Passionate about teaching life-saving skills? St John WA is hiring First Aid Trainers across the Goldfields, including Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Coolgardie, Kambalda, Laverton, Leinster, Leonora, Menzies, Norseman, and Wiluna.

Why Join Us?
• Flexible Roles: Full-time, part-time, and casual positions available.
• Local Impact: Train community members in your area.
• Supportive Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, health allowances, and free ambulance cover.

Who We’re Looking For:
• Experienced or newly qualified trainers with a passion for community engagement.
• Holders of Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or equivalent.

Make a difference where you live.

👉 Apply Now: https://careers.stjohnwa.com.au/jobs/first-aid-trainer-goldfields-kalgoorlie-wa-australia-esperance-coolgardie-kambalda-laverton-leinster-leonora-menzies-norseman-wiluna

St John WA is a well renowned not-for-profit organisation whose vision and purpose is to serve humanity and build resilient communities. With over 130 years of experience, the culture at St John WA is underpinned by a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of employees and volunteers....

02/05/2025

What a day!

🐂 NO BULL!

We’re still feeling the weekend that was at the 2025 Nullabor Muster. We hope the riders weren’t too sore this week!

Were you there?

28/02/2025

19 new first aid trained people in our community 🙌

11/02/2025

We’re looking! 👀

🌬️ How would you treat an asthma attack?

Could you confidently explain the steps to help someone struggling to breathe?

If so, we need you! We’re looking for a First Aid Trainer to join our Goldfields team and help teach life-saving skills to our community.

✅ Do you have a passion for training and first aid?
✅ Want to make a real impact in people’s lives?

Apply now and be the difference when it matters most.

📍 Kalgoorlie and Surrounding Region
📝 Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/Goldfieldsfirstaid

07/02/2025

Norseman in the spotlight 🚑✈️

Spotted in Norseman, the aurora australis gracing our skies as Royal Flying Doctor Service WA and St John WA work together.

Cheers Michael of RFDS for the beautiful image of our teams working together for the service of humanity. 💚

27/01/2025

♥️ LUCAS 3 Arrives in Kalgoorlie for 6-Month Trial

Kalgoorlie has been chosen as one of only two regional locations, alongside Geraldton, to trial the LUCAS mechanical CPR device. This cutting-edge technology will deliver consistent, high-quality cardiac care during emergencies, operated by Paramedics.

Our volunteers and Ambulance Transport Officers received awareness training on the device, as they could be crucial deploying the LUCAS in the community when required.

In a region where resources are stretched, the LUCAS device allows responders to focus on other critical tasks, ensuring the best possible care when it’s needed most.

26/01/2025

One of very own volunteers from Leonora! 👏

Thank you for helping your community, Dingo! 💚

Congratulations to the FOUR St John WA recipients of Ambulance Service Medals in this year’s Australia Day Honours List. 🥳

Dedicated paramedics Nicholas (Nic) Chadbourne, Luke Fowles, Blaise Rego were recognised alongside St John WA - Leonora volunteer Ralph Leslie Briggs for their valuable contributions to the WA community during this years awards.

Learn more about their impact. 👇
https://news.stjohnwa.com.au/four-of-st-john-was-finest-recognised-in-australia-day-honours/

16/01/2025

A few familiar faces! Some are still in the Goldfields! 💚

THROW 🔙 THURSDAY

Hey everyone! It’s our NEW time of the week when we rewind and share some treasured moments from the Kalgoorlie Depot.

To kick things off, check out this great photo of our team posing next to a classic Ford Ambulance! This snapshot was taken just behind the Kalgoorlie Regional Health Campus, where our old station used to be.

Do you recognise anyone in this picture? Or do you have some fun stories from working with them? We'd love for you to share your memories in the comments below! 💬

11/01/2025

She was always for the people!

Farewell, Lou. We will miss you 💚

🌟 Farewelling a Local Legend 👏

Today, we bid farewell to an incredible member of the St John WA - Kalgoorlie Boulder family. After 16 years of dedication as our Regional Training Services Coordinator, Lou (Middle front row) is stepping away from her role, leaving behind a legacy that will forever impact the Goldfields region.

Lou has been a driving force behind numerous community-focused initiatives. She worked tirelessly to implement countless Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across our communities. These lifesaving devices are crucial in responding to sudden cardiac arrests, providing people with the chance to survive when every second counts. Thanks to Lou, more lives can be saved in the Goldfields and beyond.

Lou also coordinated free first aid training for high school students through grants and sponsorships. Her commitment to equipping the next generation with lifesaving skills was brought to life through engaging simulated scenarios involving paramedics, showing students the real impact of first aid. These efforts have inspired confidence and preparedness in so many young people, helping build a safer community for years to come.

Additionally, Lou’s leadership shone through their coordination of first aid training at our Kalgoorlie Training Centre and on mine sites, empowering thousands of individuals with the knowledge to respond in emergencies.

Thank you, Lou, for your unwavering dedication, passion, and the incredible impact you’ve made on our community. You’ve changed lives, inspired countless others, and created a lasting legacy in the Goldfields.

We wish you all the best in your next chapter—you will be truly missed!

10/01/2025

Congratulations, Gabby! 👏🥳

🚨 New Leadership for the Goldfields 🚨

We are pleased to announce that Gabriella has been appointed as the District Operations Lead for the Goldfields.

Since joining St John WA in 2021, Gabriella has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication. In her previous role as Regional Training and Development Coordinator, she played a key role in supporting our career staff and volunteers, ensuring they received the training and resources needed to deliver outstanding care.

As District Operations Lead based at the Kalgoorlie Operations Centre, Gabriella will oversee all operational aspects of ambulance services in the Goldfields, focusing on delivering efficient, high-quality care to the community and providing strong leadership to our ambulance crews.

Congratulations, Gabriella, on this well-deserved promotion.