Anyone can save a life on Australia’s roads. St John is committed to safer roads and first aid ready communities. This includes efforts to equip Australians with the knowledge, skills, confidence and equipment to provide first aid roadside.
Anyone can save a life on Australia’s roads.
Basic First Aid Interventions in the crucial minutes after a crash or roadside incident, such as keeping an airway open, stopping a bleed, or applying an Automated External Defibrillator can save a life or prevent further injury.
Visit the Drivers First Aid website to find out more.
St John is committed to safer roads and first aid ready communities. This includes efforts to equip Australians with the knowledge, skills, confidence and equipment to provide first aid roadside.
Programs and campaigns such as Learner Driver First Aid, Truckie First Aid, and Defibs in Trucks, are just some of the ways we are supporting Driver First Aid. We are also working with different industries, sectors and governments to advocate for positive change.
Award winning, evidence based and community informed. Find out more and access the FREE online training.
Mobilising First Aid skills through Australia’s Truck Driving and Transport Community. Find out more and access the FREE online training.
Mobilising Automated External Defibrillators on Australia’s roads, in partnership with the Heavy Vehicle industry and government.
Need a kit for in your vehicle, caravan or on your bike? We have a range of First Aid Kits, AEDs and other first aid supplies targeted to different road user needs.
We have called for Governments in Australia to make changes to systems and legislation that will see First Aid training become a pre requisite to having a driver’s license.
Read more about this in our Media Centre.
St John Ambulance Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities on the Traditional Lands on which we work Australia wide. We acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Canberra region, where our Australian Office is based. We pay our respects to elders past and present. At St John Ambulance, we are an inclusive organisation. We welcome and respect people that come from all backgrounds, cultures, religions, genders, sexualities, bodies, and abilities. Access to First Aid and its knowledge are fundamental human rights. Every person deserves access to life saving support, no matter who they are.
St John Ambulance Australia’s nationally recognised accredited courses are delivered by way of third-party arrangement with other organisations (for example, with our St John State and Territory agents). These agents (except WA) are authorised to deliver nationally recognised and accredited training on behalf of St John Ambulance Australia Ltd (RTO 88041).
St John Ambulance Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities on the Traditional Lands on which we work Australia wide. We acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Canberra region, where our Australian Office is based. We pay our respects to elders past and present. At St John Ambulance, we are an inclusive organisation. We welcome and respect people that come from all backgrounds, cultures, religions, genders, sexualities, bodies, and abilities. Access to First Aid and its knowledge are fundamental human rights. Every person deserves access to life saving support, no matter who they are.
St John Ambulance Australia’s nationally recognised accredited courses are delivered by way of third-party arrangement with other organisations (for example, with our St John State and Territory agents). These agents (except WA) are authorised to deliver nationally recognised and accredited training on behalf of St John Ambulance Australia Ltd (RTO 88041).