St John Ambulance- Geraldine Station

07/03/2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible women on our team who drive innovation and lead by example.

There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." — Michelle Obama.

Wishing a Happy International Women's Day to the phenomenal women on our team.

18/02/2026

A huge thank you to the Geraldine Menz Shed for making the corn toss courts for the SJ Café in Geraldine 🎉 Your craftsmanship brings so much joy to our space!
Another big shout‑out to The Pin Tin for generously providing the fabric and making the corn bags - free of charge 🙌
We’re incredibly grateful for this amazing community support!

09/02/2026

A huge thank you to Howard and the team at Geraldine Top 10 Holiday Park, for their generous donation from the funds raised at their New Year’s Eve housie night.
Your support means a great deal to us and helps us continue our work in our community. We truly appreciate it.

03/02/2026

Save the date!!
We are so grateful for this amazing support!

We are back so mark the dates in your calander once again.

Looking for some auto themed stalls so if you are interested get in touch either through this page or email hjldbrockie@yahoo.co.nz or phone Howard on 022 4581363.

Looking for ward to seeing you all there once again

01/02/2026

Every minute someone calls for an ambulance in NZ ⏱️🚑
Chest pain, breathing problems, falls, patients who were generally unwell or those who were unconscious made up the highest number of ambulance incidents.
💡Almost 15% of incidents were referrals from healthcare practitioners, like GPs, when their patient needed emergency care.
In a medical emergency, we're here for you! 💛🚑
https://www.stjohn.org.nz/.../ambulance-workload-reaches.../

30/01/2026

25/01/2026

💛 St John is bringing the popular 3 Steps for Life course to community groups across South Canterbury! 💛
This FREE, one‑hour session is delivered by our amazing Volunteer Community Educators and covers the essentials of:
1️⃣ Calling 111
2️⃣ Starting CPR
3️⃣ Using an AED
You’ll walk away with the confidence and skills to act quickly in a cardiac emergency — because those first few minutes truly matter.
Our sessions are designed to be welcoming and accessible to all kinds of groups, including:
✔️ Sporting clubs
✔️ Church groups
✔️ Retirement villages
✔️ Marae
✔️ High schools
… and many more!
📩 Interested in hosting a session for your community?
Get in touch with us at 3stepsforlife@stjohn.org.nz
https://www.stjohn.org.nz/what-we-do/community-programmes/3-steps-for-life/

Let’s work together to build a safer, more confident South Canterbury. 💛

20/01/2026

We are continuing to monitor the weather situation impacting multiple regions.

If you are in an area under weather warnings and watches, please ensure you keep up to date and follow instructions from your local NZ Civil Defence.

Remember:
✅ Put safety first. Don’t take any chances. Act quickly if you see rising water.
✅ Do not try to walk, play, swim, or drive in floodwater.
✅ Help others if it is safe to do so, especially people who may require special assistance.
✅ If you need to evacuate bring with you any essential items you may need including medication, warm clothing and baby items.

Kia kaha and stay safe 💛

18/01/2026

Have you got kids at home these holidays? Here are some colouring activities to keep them busy this summer 🎨🚑
Download the printable versions at the link in the comments below ⬇️

05/01/2026

The Aoraki Health Shuttle is a koha-based service supported by our wonderful volunteers, helping you get to medical and wellbeing appointments in Christchurch - and home safely.

✨ After a well‑deserved break, our Health Shuttle volunteers are refreshed and ready to hit the road again!

📅 Service updates:
🚐 Booking service reopens: Thursday, 8 January 2026
🚐 Shuttle service resumes: Monday, 12 January 2026

✨ What we offer:
✅ Free to use (koha appreciated)
✅ Friendly, trained drivers
🩺 Whether it’s the GP, dentist, or a specialist appointment — we’ve got you covered.
📞 Book your ride: 0800 925 2672
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3pm
🚫 Closed: Public holidays

31/12/2025

We hope everyone celebrating New Year's Eve has a safe night 🎆

Look after yourself and your loved ones. If you're going out and plan on having a drink, arrange a sober driver, stay hydrated, know what you're consuming, and ensure your phone is charged so you can get home safely.

From all of us at Hato Hone St John, wishing you a Happy New Year! 🚑💛