st john ambulance australia sa inc

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ST JOHN AMBULANCE ANNUAL
REPORT
AUSTRALIA SA INC
2014/15
MISSION,
VISION, VALUES CONTENTS
How we helped 4
St John is a self-funded VALUES
Message from the Governor of South Australia 6
not-for-profit charity
Highlights 7
Our people are:
supporting the health From the Chairman 10

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and wellbeing of
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South Australians.
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Community Care 14 Regulatory and legislative environment 43
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First Aid in Primary Schools 16 Structure 44
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Youth engagement 18 Board 46
Education and products 20 Supporting our people 50
State emergency response 22 Funding 52
History and heritage 24 Financials 53
MISSION VISION
YEAR IN REVIEW STRATEGIC PLAN
To empower and support We will be indispensable to the health Event Health Services Commissioner’s report 26 Introduction 63
‘St John’ refers to St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc
the South Australian of every household, workplace and public Community Care Chair’s report 28 Executive summary 63
‘ St John Ambulance Australia’ refers to the national
community through gathering in South Australia. Our people Training Services Chair’s report 30 Key drivers 64 entity St John Ambulance Australia
Thank you to our amazing people 32 Key outcomes 2012-17 65
the provision of first aid and expertise will help those in need,
Our people 33 Housekeeping 66
response and social care. including our international neighbours.
Service awards 34
Members of the Order 36
Sponsors and supporters 38
Community partnerships 39
Stakeholder engagement 40
3
OUR
HOW WE HELPED
PEOPLE
VOLUNTEER VALUE OF
Each year St John helps tens of thousands of HOURS VOLUNTEERING HOURS2 826
people across the state through the delivery
of first aid, training and education, youth and
social inclusion programs. St John volunteers EVENT
are readily mobilised to provide first aid as
HEALTH
part of the State Emergency Management
SERVICES
Plan during times of state emergency, such
VOLUNTEERS
as bushfires and extreme weather events.

91,705 28 860 $4,786,926 $922,943 $5,709,869
413
57,980 ,
COMMUNITY TOTAL VALUE OF
EVENT HEALTH
FIRST AID EVENT
COMMUNITY SERVICES3 CARE PROGRAMS VOLUNTEERING
DUTY HOURS1 TRAINING COMMUNITY
CARE HOURS HOURS
HOURS1 CARE
VOLUNTEERS
COMMUNITIES
EDUCATION
HELPED
AND PRODUCTS 668
CADETS
AND JUNIORS
64.5
217,318 $1,465,372
2,950 19 185 478 20,003
, 57,663
FIRST AID KITS
PUBLIC AND 78 TOTAL
AND EQUIPMENT STAFF
EVENTS AND PATIENTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL COMMUNITY 1 Based on 2014 calendar year.
CERTIFICATES IN SA HOMES, (FULL TIME
EMERGENCIES TREATED CARE CLIENTS CHILDREN FIRST AID 2 Calculations for 2014/15 based on 2010 average
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& CARS (cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:47)(cid:48)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:37)(cid:28)(cid:282)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:427)(cid:46)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:9)(cid:46)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:41)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:427)(cid:34)(cid:46)(cid:43)(cid:41)(cid:427)
TRAINED HOURS (cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427) (cid:8)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:32)(cid:47)(cid:427) (cid:19)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:427) (cid:22)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:268)(cid:427) (cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:41)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:427) TRAINERS)
of Economics, escalated by the % increase in
average weekly earnings from Nov 2010-May
2015 as per the ABS Time Series Workbook
6302.0 Average Weekly Earnings, Australia.
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MESSAGE FROM THE 2014/15
GOVERNOR OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA HIGHLIGHTS
18 JUL 2014 4 OCT 2014 21-23 NOV 2014
COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR LIFE SAVED SCHOOLIES EVENT
Bendigo Bank present defibrillator to St John volunteers save a life at St John volunteers provided first aid
Kingswood Sports and Social Club AsiaFest, successfully treating a and medical care for the thousands
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I could not be more delighted to lend my support to the vital helped every year I congratulate St John on the services, to provide defibrillators to community of the school year at Victor Harbor.
contribution made by St John to our thriving community. education initiatives and development opportunities you offer. groups that may not have the funds to 1 NOV 2014 72 volunteers on duty
An iconic charitable organisation, St John delivers an You contribute to an increasingly safe, healthy and resilient purchase a unit outright. AWARDS DAY 600 hours
impressive range of humanitarian services towards the health South Australia and ensure we can each enjoy and be a part 53 awards recognising service and 344 clinical treatments
and wellbeing of South Australians. St John is the trusted of a vibrant and connected community. 31 AUG 2014 commitment by members through 107 non-clinical presentations
healthcare presence at our State’s many events, and possibly CADET FIRST AID STATE St John, including the inaugural
lesser known but equally important, provides companionship His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO CHAMPIONSHIPS (cid:6)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:39)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:28)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:1)(cid:51)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:46)(cid:33)(cid:31)(cid:43)(cid:35)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427) 15 DEC 2014
and support to our older generations seeking a way to the outstanding contribution of a FACEBOOK
115 Cadets & Juniors tested important
engage positively in community life. Governor of South Australia Community Care volunteer. 5,000 likes reached.
skills such as resilience, teamwork,
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Much more than this, I am inspired by the development problem solving and leadership,
of excellence and leadership among youth members and whilst having fun! 15 NOV 2014 17 DEC 2014
by those working hard to instill first aid confidence and WHYALLA DIVISION COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR
competence, growing resilience in others. 5-15 SEP 2014 75 YEARS OF SERVICE Bendigo Bank present defibrillator to
I applaud also those who without hesitation put up their ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW EVENT Volunteers celebrated the Whyalla Adelaide Sailing Club at West Beach
as part of our partnership to provide
hands to respond alongside other emergency services, 168 volunteers on duty (cid:4)(cid:37)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:282)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:264)(cid:262)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:50)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:47)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:53)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:51)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427)
through St John, to the devastating bushfires that swept 4,278 hours presentation of 75 year Jubilee Service defibrillators to community groups.
through Sampson Flat and surrounding areas. 880 clinical treatments Certificate by the State Superintendent.
2,096 non-clinical presentations JAN 2015
BUSHFIRE RESPONSE
Extreme weather and blistering
temperatures saw volunteers
respond to the Sampson Flat
bushfires alongside other emergency
services, in a coordinated and
integrated response.
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HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED
8-15 JAN 2015 2 MAR 2015 APR 2015 19 APR 2015 12-18 MAY 2015 1 JUN 2015
NATIONAL CADET AGED CARE SERVICE NEW BICYCLE RESPONSE LIFE SAVED NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK MEMBERS PORTAL, VOLUNTEERS’
COMPETITION, DARWIN IMPROVEMENT AND TEAM (BRT) St John Event Health Services We celebrated the amazing EMAIL & DIVISION EVENT
Challenging events to test first aid HEALTHY AGEING GRANT Grant secured from SAFECOM volunteers save the life of a achievements of volunteers, to MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
skills, high level problem solving, Successful application to to establish new Event Health cyclist left fighting for his life after let everyone know their efforts Three new developments to improve
critical thinking, clinical judgement (cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:41)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:43)(cid:31)(cid:37)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:427) Services mobile response team. collapsing on his bike from cardiac are not taken for granted. communication, information sharing
and communication skills. Aged Care Service Improvement arrest near the Bay-City Fun Run. and event management across the
and Healthy Ageing Grants to 8 APR 2015 organisation.
12 JAN 2015 establish the Community Care COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR Put your heart into first aid volunteering 18 MAY 2015
BUSHFIRE APPEAL TO HELP Flourishing Life Project from Bendigo Bank present defibrillator FLOURISHING LIFE
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18 FEB 2015 196 clinical treatments COMMUNITY CARE FUNDING 30,000th PRIMARY SCHOOL organisation.
‘WORST AID TO FIRST AID’ 1,443 non-clinical presentations Community Care successfully apply CHILD FIRST AID TRAINED
AWARENESS LAUNCH More than 30,000 South
to have Service Group 2 funds
Highlighting the importance of 24 MAR 2015 reclassified, ensuring continued 25 APR 2015 Australian school children are now 24 JUN 2015
reducing injuries and saving lives TREASURED STORIES funding beyond 30 June 2015. ANZAC DAY equipped with vital first aid skills COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR
in SA workplaces. Working with Chinese Welfare St John members “held the ground” that could help them save a life, Bendigo Bank present defibrillator
Services, Community Care (cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:40)(cid:427)(cid:36)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:32)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:50)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:427)(cid:34)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:427)(cid:1)(cid:14)(cid:27)(cid:1)(cid:3)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:28)(cid:53)(cid:427) thanks to the First Aid in Schools to Penola township as part of our
27 FEB-1 MAR 2015 developed and presented the dawn services to mark the 100th program launched in June 2013. partnership to provide defibrillators
CLIPSAL 500 EVENT first multi-lingual Treasured Story. anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. to community groups.
275 volunteers on duty
5,000 hours Around 80 St John Cadets also 29 MAY 2015
363 clinical treatments participated in ANZAC Eve Youth EMERGENCY WHERE IS IT? JUN 2015
6,742 non-clinical presentations Vigils and the ANZAC Centenary Grant received from SGIC to fund BENDIGO BANK PARTNERSHIP
March as part of the Voluntary Aid community education program Bendigo Bank formalise a commitment
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Band members. and support for the Volunteer for a
Volunteer campaign commencing
in 2016.
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FROM THE
CHAIRMAN
Having become Chairman following the 2014 Annual (cid:24)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:46)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:31)(cid:40)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:48)(cid:28)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427) mainly contributed to lower than budgeted revenue, services. Also, there are opportunities to build on our Governor of South Australia, to the St John
General Meeting, I am pleased to present the Emergency, St John mobilised teams of healthcare primarily from commercial training activities, and strong brand in first aid training. Consequently, we (cid:31)(cid:43)(cid:41)(cid:41)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:16)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:267)(cid:427)(cid:427)(cid:8)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:5)(cid:52)(cid:31)(cid:33)(cid:40)(cid:40)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:53)(cid:282)(cid:47)(cid:427)
Annual Report for St John Ambulance for 2014/15. volunteers (including doctors, nurses and a slow adjustment to changes in our operating will need to review our strategic direction, including long standing commitment and contribution to
paramedics), first aid vehicles, equipment and environment. our business model, to ensure we are a viable and humanitarian work strongly complements our Order
It has been a challenging year with some
communications to key sites within bushfire affected successful organisation well into the future. and its devotion to servicing the community.
organisational disruption and financial loss but, One important area of concern was maintaining
areas. In all, St John volunteers provided 3,000 hours
nonetheless, there have been some very positive a suitable qualified person in the General Manager, This past year however, we have reported a financial Our appreciation is extended as well to the outgoing
of round-the-clock medical assistance.
outcomes in our service to the community. Commercial position, which was critical for loss which has been met from our reserves. While (cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:16)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:19)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:427)(cid:1)(cid:32)(cid:41)(cid:37)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:8)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:30)(cid:40)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:11)(cid:33)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427)
A further highlight of the year was the First Aid in commercial revenue. I am pleased to advise that we are a not-for-profit organisation, it is imperative Scarce AC CSC RANR. The St John community
St John continued to be the leading provider of
Primary Schools program, which shows continued a highly credentialed business person, Mr Tony Gray, that we are financially viable so that we can continue thanks and wishes both Rear Admiral the Honourable
Event Health Services, attending most major events
strong demand. A total of 20,003 children were was appointed towards the end of the year and to meet our charitable aspirations. The challenges Kevin Scarce and Mrs Scarce well following the term
and many smaller community events across the state.
trained free of charge, but demand currently exceeds changes made are very promising. are not symptomatic of St John SA and are faced by of appointment as Governor of South Australia.
19,185 patients were assisted, an increase on 2013/14
the available resources. St John’s Junior and Cadet many other organisations. Hence we have entered
of 59%. This increase was partly due to the inclusion Following the Annual General Meeting, the Board I take this opportunity to thank all those who have
program is also an important way of developing first a period of change.
of on-scene St John Health Care Professionals in made it clear to senior management that the contributed to St John during the year, especially
aid and life-saving skills in young people.
our services, who were able to administer advanced management style expected throughout St John SA A constant in this is the importance of volunteers. the volunteers who we could not do without.
medical treatment to patients, obviating the need to St John continued to be a major supplier of first was to be one that was consultative and respected We simply could not carry out our enterprise
May I also conclude with our motto Pro Fide Pro
transfer patients to state healthcare facilities. aid equipment and the leading provider of first aid and valued volunteers. Volunteers are a core part without volunteer support, generosity of time, skill Utilitate Hominum, ‘For the Faith and in the
Although there was an 8% decrease in events training in South Australia. 57,663 people were of our organisation. Moreover, the Board nominated and expertise. The needs and expectations of our Service of Humanity’.
trained during the year, an increase of 3.65% on some important issues for priority resolution. volunteers are however, not constant and should not
attended (2,950 in 2014/15), duty hours increased by
the previous year. be assumed. For instance, there are many competing
2.6% to 91,705, and shows a continued high demand The then Chief Executive Officer, Ms Sharyn Mitten,
demands on the available time of young people and
for the Event Health Services of St John and its In addition to first aid services, products and training, resigned her position and left St John SA in April
their attitudes differ today.
people. St John continued to provide community support 2015. Mr Paul Stevenson was contracted for
services through the Community Care program. 3 months as the Interim CEO while the position was To help steer the course for the future Mr Ray Creen
In early 2015 St John responded as a key partner Mal Hyde AO APM OStJ
This is an important social support service which advertised. He saw the closing of the financial year, has been appointed CEO. He comes to St John SA
in the State Emergency Management Plan to the
improves the quality of life of older people and those development of the 2015/16 budget and commenced as a highly respected professional in the ambulance Chairman
serious Sampson Flat bushfires, ensuring people
living with a disability. some reforms. and allied health services sector, and with experience
fighting the fires, protecting life and property or
as a volunteer in St John Ambulance.
were displaced to Evacuation Centres, had access St John SA’s performance was influenced during Significant changes are affecting the way St John SA
to medical aid. the year by concerns about management style and has operated in the past, like the development In October 2014 we officially welcomed
a lack of continuity in senior staff positions. This of a competitive commercial market for event health His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO,
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REDUCING THE IMPACT OF INJURY
EVENT HEALTH
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MAJOR PUBLIC EVENTS QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING VOLUNTEERS
W Event health services were provided at SA’s Members uphold a continual national skills A task force of volunteers including doctors,
St John is present at community events across premier major events including the Royal Adelaide competency program ensuring all volunteers are nurses and paramedics give freely of time
the State providing first aid response, pre-hospital (cid:20)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:51)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:3)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:53)(cid:289)(cid:2)(cid:28)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:6)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:19)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:24)(cid:15)(cid:13)(cid:1)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:40)(cid:28)(cid:37)(cid:32)(cid:33)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:37)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:268)(cid:427) appropriately accredited to deliver the latest in and experience to help fellow South Aussies.
care and patient transport to the attending public. Clipsal 500, and smaller community events like healthcare techniques.
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St John volunteers are equipped with the school sports days and local fetes.
A essential skills and experience to manage medical
57,980 826
emergencies and provide event managers and 2,950
H event goers with the all important peace-of-mind
TRAINING HOURS1 ADULTS
that help is on scene to give immediate aid if EVENTS ATTENDED1
W needed. 268
668
19,185
All members uphold a continual skills competency
PRELIMINARY FIRST AIDERS
program delivering the latest in healthcare CADETS AND JUNIORS
PATIENTS TREATED
techniques, and carry with them comprehensive 190
first aid kit, and the latest medical equipment. 91,705
FIRST AIDERS
AIM
DUTY HOURS1 303
Promote event safety and community resilience $4,786,926 GET INVOLVED
FIRST RESPONDERS
through the provision of event health services,
utilising established planning, risk mitigation and 49
TOTAL VALUE OF
public emergency management processes. VOLUNTEERING HOURS2 Volunteer:
(DUTY AND TRAINING) ADVANCED RESPONDERS stjohnsa.com.au/eventfirstaid
84 Donate:
1 Based on 2014 calendar year. stjohnsa.com.au/donate
2 Calculations for 2014/15 based on 2010 average wage rate by hour of $27.45 as published in
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(cid:8)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:32)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:19)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:22)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:41)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:5)(cid:31)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:43)(cid:41)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:47)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:31)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:28)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:332)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:46)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:50)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:427)
weekly earnings from Nov 2010-May 2015 as per the ABS Time Series Workbook 6302.0 Average PROFESSIONALS
Weekly Earnings, Australia.
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ADULT DIVISIONS CADET DIVISIONS
Happy Valley Renmark Balaklava Mitcham/Col Light Noarlunga Waikerie Noarlunga Port Lincoln Renmark Unley Whyalla
Mallala Barossa Murray Bridge Gdns Woodville Gawler Blackwood Gawler Loxton Morgan Murray Bridge
Arno Bay Lameroo Tailem Bend Victor Harbor Gilbert Valley Port Augusta Playford Port Pirie Tailem Bend Victor Harbor Woodville
Karoonda Salisbury Blackwood Clare Playford Yankalilla Campbelltown Glenelg Mallala Mount Barker
Pt Pirie Band Mount Barker Marion West Torrens Glenelg Port Adelaide (x2) Prospect (x2) Tea Tree Gully West Torrens
Adelaide M/C Limestone Coast Unley Whyalla Goolwa Port Adelaide Clare Golden Grove Mitcham/ Mt Gambier
Loxton Tea Tree Gully Berri/Barmera Campbelltown Port Lincoln Adelaide Central Col Light Gdns
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ENHANCING
COMMUNITY
QUALITY OF LIFE
CARE SERVICES
Community Care programs aim to improve quality COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS
of life by providing companionship and social Support can include home visiting or outings, help A team of volunteers are making a genuine
support to eligible older people and people with a with shopping, or a friendly chat over a cup of tea. difference to the lives of others by building bridges
disability, helping them remain independent, improve back to community involvement.
wellbeing and social connections, and support 478
them to continue to be active contributors to their
28,860
community. COMMUNITY CARE
CLIENTS MAINTAINING
(cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)Community Care Program provides a personalised THEIR INDEPENDENCE VOLUNTEER HOURS
companionship model that uses a strengths based WITH SOME SUPPORT
approach, matching client and volunteer interests 23% Male $922,943
to build an enriching relationship. 77% Female
VALUE OF
(cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)Circle of Friends Program creates ways to 413 VOLUNTEERING HOURS1
experience a further sense of meaning, purpose
and enjoyment in life by recognising interests and
COMMUNITY CARE
seeking ways to share these with others.
VOLUNTEERS
(cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)Treasured Stories Project provides a way of 20% Male
6
enabling valuable life stories to be heard, recorded, 80% Female
COMMUNITY CARE CLIENT REGIONS
produced and shared with others.
6 (METROPOLITAN ADELAIDE)
(cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)Flourishing Life Program is a new initiative that
Adelaide
aims to further explore and develop creative ways
COMMUNITY CARE East
to support people experiencing increased frailty North
COORDINATORS
North West
and chronic disease to continue to be active
(headcount, not FTE) South
contributors to their communities. West
1 Male
Through innovative and caring partnerships, our 5 Female
volunteers provide companionship to clients,
enabling them to engage in activities to continue GET INVOLVED
to experience a sense of meaning, purpose and
enjoyment of life.
Volunteer:
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AIM
1 Calculations for 2014/15 based on 2010 average wage rate by hour of $27.45 as published in Donate:
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To support older people and people living with (cid:8)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:32)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:19)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:22)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:41)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:5)(cid:31)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:43)(cid:41)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:47)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:31)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:28)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:332)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:46)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:50)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:427)
weekly earnings from Nov 2010-May 2015 as per the ABS Time Series Workbook 6302.0
disability to engage in community life in a way that Average Weekly Earnings, Australia.
is personally meaningful.
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HELPING KIDS STAY SAFE AND
FIRST AID
RESPOND SAFELY TO EMERGENCY
IN PRIMARY
SCHOOLS
SCHOOL PARTICIPATION VOLUNTEERS
Schools recognise the benefits to students, A team of trainers instill skills and confidence to
St John is committed to promoting the
including full integration with the South Australian respond safely to emergency, with students able to
importance of first aid in the community and
Curriculum, Standards and Accountability continue an interest through St John Cadets.
we believe there is no better place to start
Framework (SACSA) and the Australian Curriculum:
than in schools. 6
Health & Physical Education Learning Area.
First Aid in Primary Schools is a free program
to equip thousands of primary school aged VOLUNTEERS
children (5-13 year olds) with vital first aid 2 Male
68
skills that could help them save a life. 4 Female
Aligned with core competencies identified 1
SCHOOLS
within State and National Curriculums, we
educate on the importance of first aid and STAFF COORDINATOR
what to do in the event of an emergency. STUDENT GRADUATES 1 Female
Teaching first aid from a young age instills Participants enjoy the interactive, group based
the skills and confidence to respond if called training which encourages peer supported learning
HOW IT WORKS
upon at home or at play, and is delivered by amongst children. The program is divided into
accredited trainers. school grades for age-appropriate first aid training (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:47)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:261)(cid:262)(cid:427)(cid:41)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:289)(cid:258)(cid:427)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:46)(cid:47)(cid:267)
delivery. (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:48)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:51)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:28)(cid:47)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:47)(cid:269)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:32)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:34)(cid:53)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427)(cid:32)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:268)(cid:427)
AIM GET INVOLVED
checking for response, and calling 000,

through to common child-specific incidents
Empower students with first aid skills so they such as anaphylaxis, asthma and choking. Register as a participant:
know how to safely respond in the event of 20,003
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an emergency through a continual annual
encourage peer-supported learning amongst Volunteer:
learning pathway, and supporting families GRADUATES
children. stjohnsa.com.au/educationvolunteer
through their children in building the resilience
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and capacity of local communities. (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)(cid:16)(cid:46)(cid:43)(cid:35)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:41)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:32)(cid:37)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:32)(cid:33)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:43)(cid:427)(cid:47)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:427)(cid:35)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:32)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:269)
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R-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8.
Corporate sponsorship opportunity:
(cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)(cid:1)(cid:50)(cid:28)(cid:37)(cid:40)(cid:28)(cid:30)(cid:40)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:30)(cid:40)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:44)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:50)(cid:28)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:44)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:41)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:47)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:47)(cid:427)
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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY – free of charge.
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Give children the gift of first aid education.
one visit each year, to continually build first
If like us you believe every child deserves access to first aid aid knowledge.
knowledge, get involved by becoming a Corporate Sponsor.
Contact the Office of the CEO to find out more.
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SKILLS FOR TOMORROW’S LEADERS
YOUTH
AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
ENGAGEMENT
PARTICIPANTS SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Juniors, Cadets and youth development are 29
vibrant programs for everyday kids. Whilst the We are proud to offer a balanced program Our youth aim high, earning proficiency and CADET DIVISIONS
emphasis is on first aid we also develop leadership in both first aid and life skills. (cid:7)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:16)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:282)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:28)(cid:32)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:51)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:39)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:43)(cid:51)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:32)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:33)(cid:427)
Blackwood Playford
and social skills, bring opportunity to form of Edinburgh Awards, obtaining SACE Units Campbelltown Port Adelaide (x2)
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friendships, give time to help others, experience and state/national competition participation, Clare Port Lincoln
a sense of achievement and learn skills for life. all of which deliver a broad spectrum of skills. Gawler Port Pirie
JUNIORS 8-11 Glenelg Prospect (x2)
Golden Grove Renmark
JUNIORS (cid:296)(cid:265)(cid:289)(cid:257)(cid:257)(cid:297)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:40)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:30)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:36)(cid:28)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427)(cid:34)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:275)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:50)(cid:33)(cid:40)(cid:43)(cid:44)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427) Male 41% 8
Loxton Tailem Bend
skills through proficiency programs, and becoming Female 59% Mallala Tea Tree Gully
Junior first aiders. GRAND PRIOR’S BADGES Mitcham/Col Light Gdns Unley
543 Morgan Victor Harbor
CADETS (11-17) work towards becoming Mount Barker West Torrens
269
Preliminary first aiders, and then it’s hands-on Mt Gambier Whyalla
CADETS 11-17 Murray Bridge Woodville
learning through proficiency badges, competitions
Noarlunga
Male 39% PROFICIENCY
and camps, and practising first aid skills as part of
Female 61% CERTIFICATES1
a supervised team at public events.
YOUTH MEMBERS (18-25) are able to broaden 244 43
skills and improve personal attributes, particularly GET INVOLVED
in learning more advanced first aid skills. MEMBERS 18-25 JUNIOR INTEREST
Then there’s the opportunity to undertake Male 43% CERTIFICATES1
Join Cadets:
comprehensive leadership training. Female 57%
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AIM 35,658
Become a leader:
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
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COURSE PARTICIPANTS
Provide fun, safe and supportive opportunities CADET HOURS
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for 8-25 year olds to develop skills while engaging (up to 18 years of age)
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meaningfully in the provision of first aid services
to the community. Activities encourage self-
esteem, confidence and improved interpersonal
skills, and give a head start in personal
development at school, college or university,
and ultimately with career pathways.
1 Based on 2014 calendar year.
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