For the Service of Humanity
A trusted and reassuring presence in the Victorian community for more than 138 years, St John Ambulance Victoria is a work of the Order of St John in Australia. We look to the future as a vibrant and strong organisation which exists to help those in our community who are in sickness, distress, suffering or danger.
Our desire is to serve the community further, deliver the best care possible and be a place where people are inspired to volunteer and work. We support our charitable work through a strong and diversified commercial operation, operating as a certified Social Enterprise.
RESPONSE CAPABILITIES
With extensive numbers of volunteers, staff, vehicles, equipment, branches and facilities, St John is well placed to provide support to the Victorian community through crises such as bushfires, floods and pandemics.
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Strategic plan 2024-2026
St John Ambulance Victoria has existed since 1883 For the Service of Humanity – our global motto. Our strategy sits under the banners of Our Purpose, Vision and Mission, so that we can continue to impact Victoria for good:
Our Purpose: for the service of humanity
Our Vision: more lives saved, exceptional care and greater resilience in communities
Our Mission: to lead Victoria in first aid and medical responses to community healthcare needs
Our new Strategic Plan 2024-26 is a rolling plan that will be reviewed annually, flexible to suit our environment and the needs of the community.
How St John Contributes to Resilient Communities
All our earnings from our paid programs – including First Aid training and the presence of our ‘vollies in green’ at public events – goes towards life-saving community programs.
Our activities and programs build resilience in and give confidence to the communities which we serve.
These programs include:
- Running free First Aid training for school children
- An award-winning game for children to learn first aid - First Aid Action Hero
- Providing event health services volunteers and equipment at community events
- Free basic CPR training through CPR Lab
- Community transport for the vulnerable
FIRST AID TRAINING
We are the leaders in First Aid Training nationally in a range of accredited and non-accredited courses. Click here to browse training courses and to book.
FIRST AID IN SCHOOLS
Free first aid training in Victorian Primary schools builds resilience and confidence in the next generation of little life-savers. Find out more about how to book.
Contact Us
Get in touch to find out more about our commercial services, community programs or volunteering with St John Ambulance.