Hato Hone St John Taranaki

28/10/2025

🚨Our First Aid On Farms Courses are BACK and heading across New Zealand this October & November! Out in the paddock or the orchard, help isn’t always close by. Having the right first aid skills can make all the difference in a time of medical emergency.

🩺Join Hato Hone St John for a practical course designed for the agricultural sector. Learn CPR & defibrillation, manage bleeding, shock, crush injuries and impalements, as well as recognise mental distress, and more.

🚑 Walk away with the confidence to act in life-threatening situations and provide vital assistance until help arrives. Perfect for anyone wanting essential first aid skills without NZQA unit standards!

📍SOUTHLAND - Mon 20 Oct - https://bit.ly/42i1dc3
📍BAY OF PLENTY - Fri 24 Oct - https://bit.ly/48bVlEX
📍WAIKATO - Thurs 6 Nov - https://bit.ly/3VLa8PC
📍NORTHLAND - Mon 10 Nov - https://bit.ly/3KxzrlK
📍TARANAKI - Tues 11 Nov - https://bit.ly/3KtLGzO
📍CANTERBURY - Tues 18 Nov - https://bit.ly/48K3IYy
📍MANAWATU - Thurs 27 Nov - https://bit.ly/3IQVB1N

06/10/2025

https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360840998/real-life-saver-teaching-skills-help-people-stay-alive

Giving people the confidence and skills to take life-saving action often starts with stripping away their fears, says an experienced first aid educator.

06/10/2025

AED Defibrillator : Waiwhakaiho Courts

Netball Taranaki are thankful for the recent donation by Hato Hone St John Taranaki Area Committee of an AED Lockbox Defibrillator.

Hato Hone Taranaki Community Educator Justin Lowcay is seen here with Julia Lee of Netball Taranaki at the Waiwhakaiho Courts in New Plymouth where the device was installed.

The defibrillator can be found on the wall of the grey Tower building by Court 5.

06/10/2025

The Taranaki Support Services Expo is happening this week in Hawera, Stratford and New Plymouth.

30/09/2025

22/09/2025

Our new Waka Ora Health Shuttle, that was generously donated by Chiptech in Christchurch was blessed on Friday in Hawera and was ready for its first trip to New Plymouth today. The shuttle enables people to attend health appointments and is run by our wonderful volunteers in Hawera. Thank you to Mayor Phil Nixon for attending who acknowledged the dedication of our volunteers and the vital role the shuttle plays in supporting our communities.

14/09/2025

Thank you to Carter Products for getting in touch when they needed to find a new home for their AED. We were happy to be able to pass it on to the wonderful Urenui & Mōkau Rural Healthcare Inc. team to have available in one of their nurses' cars out in the community.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the generous member of the public who, through St John Taranaki, has gifted us an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
This life-saving device will be kept in our nurse’s car, ensuring it’s readily available in case of an emergency. We are incredibly grateful for this thoughtful and impactful contribution to the safety and wellbeing of our community.

Ngā mihi nui,

Urenui & Mōkau Rural Healthcare Team

19/08/2025

What a fantastic turn out we had yesterday for our 3 Steps for life session with the great team from First National Real Estate Collective Taranaki

If your school, business or organisation is interested in running a Free 3SFL session please pm us or follow the link to book a session http://stjohn.org.nz/what-we-do/community-programmes/3-steps-for-life/

23/07/2025

21/05/2025

Confident in CPR and using an AED?

Sign up to the GoodSAM app and improve someone’s chances of surviving cardiac arrest.

If there's a cardiac arrest, the GoodSAM app alerts trained people nearby while an ambulance is on the way.

Get all the info at https://www.stjohn.org.nz/first-aid/lifesaving-apps/

25/02/2025

Getting pretty real for a minute here NZ 🚑

Last year over 2,500 people were treated for cardiac arrest in our communities, that's almost 7 people each day. Around 72% of these patients were in their homes.

We spend most of our time with our loved ones so there’s a good chance that if you witness a cardiac arrest, it will be someone you know.

⚡Immediate CPR and using an AED more than doubles someone's chance of survival. Anyone can learn CPR, and knowing how to do it could save the life of someone you care about.

If you are going to do anything this year, make it to learn what to do in a cardiac arrest ❤️

Find out where to learn the 3 Steps for Life for free at the 🔗in the comments

13/02/2025

Hey Taranaki community!

We're thrilled to share some fantastic news with you!

Introducing the St John Youth Programme incredible opportunity for our young leaders to shine and make a difference in our community!

What is the St John Youth Programme?

The St John Youth Programme is not just about learning first aid and lifesaving skills, it's about building confidence, leadership, and resilience in our youth. From hands-on first aid training to community service projects, this program empowers our young minds to become future leaders and compassionate community members.

When and where?
NEW PLYMOUTH:
Every Wednesday of the school term
6:00pm – 7:30pm
St John Community Hub, 15 Oropuriri Road, Whaiwakaiho, New Plymouth
STRATFORD
Every Tuesday of the school term
6:30pm – 8:00pm
St John Hub, 8 Romeo Street, Stratford
HAWERA
Every Thursday of the school term
6:00pm – 7:30pm
St John Hall, Princess Street, Hawera
Who Can Join?
This is open to all passionate young individuals aged from 5 to 18. Whether you're interested in healthcare, leadership, or simply want to give back to your community – the St John Youth Programme is the perfect place for you!
Why Join?
✅ Gain lifesaving first aid skills.
✅ Develop leadership qualities.
✅ Make lasting friendships.
✅ Contribute to community well-being.
✅ Boost your confidence and resilience.

How to Join?
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Come along and visit your local division for a 2-week trial! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow, learn, and give back!

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Help us build a community of empowered and compassionate youth by sharing this post with your friends, family, and anyone who might be interested. Let's make a positive impact together!