What We Do
St John takes pride in being actively involved in communities across Australia through our first aid products, training programs, and community initiatives.
St John Ambulance Australia is a self-funding, charitable organization dedicated to helping people in need through first aid, healthcare, and community support. With a 140-year history in Australia, they are a leading provider of first aid training, products, and services, and also deliver significant volunteer community service. St John is a part of a global movement focused on relieving suffering and distress.
What We Do
First Aid Products
St John sells first aid products and equipment for a variety of situations including personal use, workplace compliance, first aid rooms, home, recreation and motor vehicle. A re-stock service is also offered to keep first aid kits up-to-date.
First Aid Training
Whether it is for workplace or individual needs, St John provides a full range of best practice certified, customised and online first aid training with flexible delivery options available throughout Australia.
First Aid Training
Whether it is for workplace or individual needs, St John provides a full range of best practice certified, customised and online first aid training with flexible delivery options available throughout Australia.
First Aid Training
St John sells first aid products and equipment for a variety of situations including personal use, workplace compliance, first aid rooms, home, recreation and motor vehicle.
First Aid Training
St John sells first aid products and equipment for a variety of situations including personal use, workplace compliance, first aid rooms, home, recreation and motor vehicle.
Nationally Recognised Training
St John Ambulance is a Registered Training Organisation (TOID: 88041) and delivers nationally recognised qualifications and units of competency.
Non-accredited Training
In addition, St John Ambulance Australia offers specialised non-accredited programs to meet specific workplace and community needs. Examples include Workplace Infection Control, Defibrillation Awareness, Caring for Kids and First Aid in Schools.
Online Training (eLearning)
St John Ambulance Australia has a range of first aid courses that can be completed online and does not require attendance in a classroom.
First Aid in Schools
Delivered by experienced trainers, our First Aid in Schools Program brings lifesaving skills directly to students, teaching them how to respond in an emergency.
Learner Driver First Aid
This free 30-minute online course teaches drivers how to perform life-saving first aid in the event of a road crash.
Ophthalmic Hospital
The St John Ophthalmic Program is involved in supporting the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEGH), and ophthalmic activities in Timor Leste & remote Australia.
St Johns commitment
to child safety.
We want children to be safe, supported, nurtured and empowered while involved in our programs and we will take a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety.
St Johns whistleblowing
protection policy.
St John Ambulance Australia is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct, integrity, governance and fairness in the workplace.
Get the right facts
Have a query about first aid? St John Ambulance has a range of downloadable fact sheets that provide a step-by-step guide to basic first aid addressing common emergency situations.
First Nations
recognition.
St John Ambulance Australia acknowledges the First Nations peoples of the many Traditional lands and language groups across Australia, as the Traditional Custodians of the Country. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and Elders, past and present.
All in Order
Celebrate 15 years of the St John Historical Society of Australia with a copy of All in Order – The Very Best of St John History.
Become a
member.
To become a member of your State or Territory Historical Society, please complete the Membership Application form.
Email or post the completed form to your State or Territory Membership Officer (see contact details).
Helpful
downloads.
Participant Handbook
The Participant Handbook contains information about St John Ambulance Australia’s philosophy, policies and procedures.
Unique Student Identifier FAQs
All your Unique Student Identifier questions answered.
Why choose a St John first aid course?
St John Ambulance Australia has over 130 years of experience as the leading provider of first aid training with nearly 500,000 participants annually. Both the public and custom-designed courses offered are well equipped to meet changing needs.
St John Ambulance is internationally recognised as a First Aid Trainer. National medical and technical advisory committees authorise the content of our courses, ensuring we teach the latest techniques and revise our course content regularly to meet both international and Australian standards.
Through our extensive experience in first aid training, you’ll find both our public and custom-designed courses are well equipped to meet your changing needs.
Why trust St John for your first aid products?
St John Ambulance Australia offers a wide range of first aid products, including various first aid kits, individual items, and equipment for first aid rooms.
We provide kits for different needs, such as workplace, sports, outdoor, travel, and even pet first aid. Additionally, we offer specialised items like defibrillators, stretchers, and oxygen therapy units.
Our first aid kit servicing ensures workplaces meet safety regulations and are prepared for emergencies. This service involves a professional assessment of workplace first aid needs, restocking of kits with compliant items, and ongoing support. St John also provides guidance on kit placement, maintenance, and reminders for when the next service is due.
Accessing our training courses
St John delivers first aid courses in more locations in Australia than any other training provider. St John also offers a number of first aid courses online through a mixture of eLearning, DVD or workbook formats together with some practical face-to-face training.
Choose from our range of training products to suit your needs
- Public - at a venue near you.
- Onsite - at a venue of your choice.
- Customised - On-site consultation
- Online – online training via our eLearning platform.
St John Ambulance Australia courses may be delivered by way of third party agreements with each state/territory St John Ambulance organisation. The third party organisations have an agreement in place and is authorised to deliver training on behalf of St John Ambulance Australia Ltd. (RTO 88041).
Using the fact sheets
How to use our Fact Sheets
Copyright All material (text and images) contained in these online first aid fact sheets are the intellectual property of St John Ambulance Australia Ltd. None of this material can be used for reproduction and distribution, without formal permission from the Australian Office of St John Ambulance Australia Ltd.
For Personal use only
Commercial and other use
Disclaimer
St John first aid protocols are for the Australian market only. All care has been taken in preparing the information but St John takes no responsibility for its use by other parties or individuals. St John encourages first aid training as these fact sheets are not a substitute for first aid training. The fact sheets are for use over a 12-month period only; permission must be sought for continued use.
St John’s Clinical Governance Committee meets throughout the year to review any changes to first aid protocols, and to ensure relevance and currency. The Panel comprises members chosen for their medical or emergency expertise in a range of professional health and first aid fields.
Did you know?
Each year,
St John Ambulance Australia
Delivers 500,000 first aid certificates, making it Australia’s largest first aid training provider;
Provides 1.2 million hours of voluntary service;
Treats 100,000 people at public events.
Did you know?
Every minute counts
survival rate when a defibrillator is used within 3-4 minutes.
decrease in survival rate for each minute without defibrillation.
survive without immediate CPR or defibrillation.
