St John Ambulance ACT

Today is #WorldSightDay - a day which provides us with an opportunity to stop and reflect on the work of the @StJohnEyeHosp. Last year, the hospital treated 134,500 patients. Thank you to the incredible team working in the hospital to support those in need.

October is #MentalHealthMonth Easy tips to manage our mental health: 🙂 Maintain perspective & be open to changes 💬 Stay social and connected with your family, friends, and neighbours 😴 Get a good night’s sleep by having an early night 🕰️ Maintain a routine 🏃 Stay active

October is nationally recognised as Defibrillation Awareness Month. An important reminder to ask the question: "Are you prepared for an emergency?" If a defibrillator is used within the first 2-3 minutes of a sudden cardiac arrest the chance of survival increases to 70%.

NHS Cadets Youth Co-Chair and NHS Youth Advisor @NakkitaSJA and Val Dempsey, a St John Australia volunteer and senior Australian of the year, talk about their pride in attending the late Queen's funeral. #OneStJohn @stjohnaustralia #QueenElizabeth stjohninternational.org/news/the-final…

Is your workplace First Aid Ready? This month is National Safe Work Month. Make sure your workplace is First Aid Ready. 👉 Let us help you to make your workplace First Aid ready. Visit stjohnact.org.au #safeworkmonth #Knowsafety #Worksafely @safe_work_aus

St John Ambulance ACT offers first aid courses for the workplace, home and public gathering. Visit our website to find out how you can be ready to act in an emergency, by learning life-saving skills, and being equipped with the right supplies. stjohnact.com.au/available-cour…

Val Dempsey recounts her encounter with US President Joe Biden at the Queen’s funeral. Watch the video. heraldsun.com.au/news/world/aus…

The Queen’s death “came as that moment” where “she passed away within 24 hours of still delivering that amazing service before self,” says Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey. skynews.com.au/opinion/chris-…

Senior Australian of the Year and Canberran Valmai Dempsey will be one of ten Australians representing Australia at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. citynews.com.au/2022/canberras…

Our Senior Australian of the Year 2022, and lifelong St John Ambulance ACT volunteer Val Dempsey will be travelling to London to pay her respects to the Royal Family. abc.net.au/news/2022-09-1…

The St. John family is deeply saddened to hear of the death of the Sovereign Head of the Order of St John, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We offer our condolences to the Royal Family during this difficult time. We will be forever grateful for her guidance and support.

Working together to create a safer place for our community! In collaboration with @StJohnACT, we are aiming to equip our Night Patrol Vans with lifesaving defibrillators. This would ensure the safety of our volunteers and the people we serve. To donate: bit.ly/3b0BL3c

It’s Rail Safety Week. We’re reminding everyone to pay attention and take responsibility around light rail. We are Rail Safe. Are you? St John ACT along with @Transport_CBR and Canberra Metro Operations are raising awareness of rail safety. We Are #RailSAFE

Island mode: activated 🏝 A meeting of two legendary Senior Australians of the Year! This week Aunty Val flew to Wurrumiyanga in the Tiwi Islands to visit Sister Anne Gardner, 2017 Senior Australian of the Year.

A group of legends, past and present AOTY alumni! 👏

Val Dempsey Snr. @ausoftheyear joined Robyne Burridge OAM @ausoftheyear Northern Territory and her 2019 counterpart Charlie King OAM for morning tea at Cazalys Palmerston Club in Darwin. They inspired the audience with their personal stories. #NTseniorsmonth

This year @VinniesACT is aiming to raise awareness & equip all our Vinnies Shops, Night Patrol vans in ACT & surrounds with lifesaving defibrillators. Venturing into a partnership with @StJohnACT we are launching Hearts of Vinnies campaign. Know more: bit.ly/3b0BL3c

📍Tuggeranong Southern Cross Basketball Stadium 🗓 Friday 15 to Sunday 17 July ⌚️ 9 am to 6pm Fri, 9am to 4pm Sat/Sun 🚙 Car parking available 🚨 Security is on-site at all times 🗾 Site map can be found on our website 💰Entry via a gold coin or payWave 💳 Cash/eftpos

Behind the scenes at Studio 10 this morning! Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey was on the couch talking about how first aid training for new drivers can help save lives and what keeps her volunteering after 50 years (kindness!). ​ ​@studio10au @angelabishop @StJohnACT

The local #AFL season is underway! We are proud to partner with the Magpies Jnr. Footy Club and provide First Aid Kits for their teams. Send us a DM if your sporting team would like to partner with us. #magpies #magpiesbelconnen #aflcanberra #firstaid #firstaidkit