St John Ambulance Waroona Sub Centre

Bears for St John29th June, 2008

A bagful of knitted teddy bears was recently donated to Waroona St John Ambulance. Made by Coral Culling on behalf of the Trefil Guild - part of the Guides Association - the teddies are given by Ambulance Officers to young kiddies who may be in need of comfort. There have also been occasions when elderly folk have enjoyed a 'teddy cuddle'.Coral is still busy knitting teddies, this time for the Royal Flying Doctor Service who use them for the same purpose. The Girl Guide Association has been... Read Full Article

Free Online First Aid Course19th June, 2008

'Crash Course ' extended to July 31st 2008! This fun, yet useful 'Crash Course' gives you the basic knowledge to 'Do Something' before the ambulance arrives. The course shows you how to recognise an unconscious person, and provide basic first aid such as CPR, bleeding control and recovery position. The duration of the course should take approximately 30 minutes. You can complete the interactive course at your own pace, in your own time or even to review a session where you left off.Just log... Read Full Article

First Aid Kits and Kit Replenishment2nd February, 2008

Waroona Sub Centre is able to provide you with all your First Aid Kit and Kit Replenishment requirements. Mark Tibbs has been serving the local community as a volunteer Ambulance Officer since 2004, and has been looking after the sales of First Aid Kits, and Kit Stock since 2005. With extensive knowledge in this area, Mark is able to advise you on your needs, as well as provide you with the ideal Kit for your circumstances.Some of the First Aid Kits available, include Off Road, Industrial Workpl... Read Full Article

First Aid Courses Available in 20082nd February, 2008

Each year, Waroona Sub Centre offers several First Aid Courses of varying levels and skills. With the Waroona Sub Centre servicing not just Waroona but also Preston and Lake Clifton, help can be up to almost an hour away. In times such as these, having even basic First Aid training could mean the difference between life and death for someone.If you already have a First Aid qualification, a point to consider is how long you have had it. A First Aid qualification lasts around 3 years, before it be... Read Full Article

Waroona Ambulance Website Updated2nd February, 2008

While the previous website has served the Waroona Sub Centre well, a full website analysis by Aussie Freelancer identified several areas which could be improved. Following this analysis, we have updated the site to have a new, modern style, as well as being simple and easy to navigate. Our aim is to provide you with easy access to all the information you need about the St John Ambulance in Waroona, and the services that we are providing the local community. This site will become bigger and bette... Read Full Article

Waroona Childcare9th July, 2007

Waroona Ambulance recently visited the children at the Waroona Childcare Centre. There were about 12 children on the day, all eagerly awaiting the arrival of the ambulance. One of the girls demonstrated receiving oxygen via an oxygen therapy mask. One of the boys demonstrated being hooked up to a heart monitor so that the rest of the class could see the heart working. Then a few of the children tried a Pulse Oxymeter on their fingers to test the amount of oxygen in the body. The main aim o... Read Full Article

Students Complete Basic Resus Course29th January, 2007

On the 7th November 2006, 14 Year 10 students from Waroona District High School completed a Basic Resuscitation First Aid Course as part of the Driver Education Program that is conducted every year by the Waroona Police.  This course qualifies you to perform basic life support skills and includes the DRABCD Action Plan, how to place someone in the recovery position, choking, CPR, how to recognise and manage heart conditions and how to control external bleeding.  All 14 students passed ... Read Full Article