How We Help
At St John Ambulance NSW, we’re so much more than first aid. As a leader in health and safety, we provide a comprehensive range of solutions to help keep communities, workplaces and families safe.
How St John helps our community
St John NSW supports communities across the state through education, volunteering and emergency response initiatives.
From teaching lifesaving skills in schools to supporting young people and community wellbeing, our programs help build safer, more resilient communities.
- First Aid education
- Youth development programs
- Volunteer-led community support
Servicing our community
Our areas of impact
The heart of St John NSW doesn’t beat without community. And we work to empower those communities with the confidence and skills to potentially save a life.
First Aid in Schools
When it comes to teaching first aid skills, what better place to start than with our leaders of tomorrow? St John Ambulance NSW offers our First Aid in Schools program for free to all primary schools in NSW.
Learner Driver First Aid
Our free online training is designed to equip learner drivers and bystanders with basic first aid knowledge and the confidence to assist in the case that they are the first on scene at a road accident.
St John Youth Program
Discover great learning opportunities for young people to develop skills, serve their community through first aid, and have fun along the way.
Our Impact
by the numbers
Volunteers on the ground
Hours completed by volunteers
Youth members
Hours of youth leadership training
Real stories from our work
First Aid in Schools
Little First Aiders
Participant Testimonial
Why people trust St John
Trusted by communities for more than 140 years, St John Ambulance NSW combines nationally recognised training, real-world emergency response experience and trusted community support.
After generations of service to communities across NSW, people know they can rely on St John to show up when it matters most – helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies with confidence and care.
Our 2025
Impact Report.
Ways to get involved
Volunteer with us
Join us as a St John Ambulance NSW first aid volunteer or other support role and help us build a safer community.
St John Youth Program
Discover great learning opportunities for young people to serve their community with first aid, and have fun along the way.
Partnerships & Philanthropy
At St John NSW, we believe in the power of partnerships.
Careers at St John
Support those who need it, build your community and even save a life with one of Australia’s most trusted organisations.
Donate and help
us to save lives.
When more people have the skills, equipment and confidence to help during a first aid incident, more lives can be saved.
In the same way, every dollar counts. When you donate to St John, you are making a tangible impact in communities across NSW.