St John for
Communities
Working alongside NSW communities to build the shared skills and confidence that help people look out for one another and respond when it matters.
How St John can help your community
At St John NSW, we’re more than a First Aid provider, we’re part of your community.
Our volunteers, trainers and responders are part of the communities they support – living locally, working on the ground, and showing up at events, in schools and during emergencies. That local presence means we understand what’s needed to stay safe and prepared, and can support you with the right skills, education and resources.
- Building life-saving skills across all ages
- Making public spaces safer with accessible AEDs
- Supporting local events with trusted medical teams
- Equipping local businesses and groups with First Aid training, supplies and resources
70+ Community divisions
Youth & School programs
Profits support NSW communities
Statewide disaster support
Here to help
Support for your community
From upskilling local clubs to protecting your neighbourhood, we’re here to help. Discover how our community-focused services empower you to protect the people and places you care about.
Group Training
Upskill your team, club, community group or small business with practical First Aid training delivered at your location, tailored to the way your group operates.
Event Medical Services
From local weekend footy matches to major community festivals, we provide trusted medical support to help keep people safe and support your event from planning through to delivery.
Community Programs
Strengthening local resilience through youth leadership, free school training and public safety initiatives, supporting communities of all kinds to build the skills and confidence to respond.
Community Programs
Empowering the next generation
Supporting young people to build life-saving skills, confidence and leadership, strengthening communities now and into the future.
First Aid in Schools
Delivering practical, age-appropriate First Aid education in primary schools, helping students build the skills and awareness to respond in everyday situations.
St John Youth Program
Helping young people to develop First Aid skills, leadership and confidence through structured programs that build capability and connection within their community.
Our Impact
by the numbers
Hours completed by volunteers
People trained with life saving First Aid skills
Patients treated
Events kept safe
AED Point
Making life-saving defibrillators more accessible in public spaces through our AED Point initiative
We support communities to install and maintain defibrillators (AEDs) in shared community spaces, so help is close by and ready when a sudden cardiac emergency occurs.
Our AED Point initiative helps contribute to the growing network of publicly accessible defibrillators across communities in NSW.
Emergency Response & Disaster Relief
Supporting communities through disasters, major emergencies and times of crisis as the trusted Medical Reserve for NSW.
We deploy highly-trained volunteer teams to support communities during natural disasters, major incidents and public health emergencies across NSW.
Working alongside emergency services, we provide medical care and on-the-ground support where it’s needed most.
Join St John
Be part of a dedicated team supporting your community.
Our volunteers are part of the communities they support, providing care at events, during emergencies and in everyday moments.
Develop new skills, build lifelong friendships, and make a meaningful difference in your local area.
National
Online shop.
Find professional-grade First Aid kits, AEDs and supplies for community spaces, clubs and organisations.
Every purchase helps support our work across NSW.
Our Impact
and community.
Explore how community support helps strengthen emergency response, build volunteer capability and deliver First Aid education across the state.
See how our programs, volunteers, and services are making an impact in NSW.