How We Help
Community Programs
Community is at the heart of everything we do. Through a range of programs and initiatives, St John NSW helps support safer, stronger and more resilient communities across NSW.
From First Aid education to community outreach and youth development, our programs are designed to empower people with practical skills, confidence and support when it matters most.
First Aid in Schools
We believe every child in Australia should have access to vital first aid knowledge.
Our free program teaches life-saving skills to primary school children, giving them the confidence to act in an emergency. We’ll come to your school for a 60-minute session.
Primary school students trained each year
St John Youth Program
Young people can make a real difference in their communities, and the St John Youth Program helps inspire and support the next generation to get involved.
Driver First Aid
Anyone can save a life on Australia’s roads, and St John NSW is committed to safer roads and First Aid ready communities.
Through programs and initiatives such as Driver First Aid and Defibs in Trucks, St John is helping equip drivers with the practical skills and confidence to respond in a roadside emergency.
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.
Youth Program
by the numbers
of current youth members
say the program positively impacted their confidence and sense of leadership.
of program alumni
say the youth program had a lasting impact on their lives.
of parents & guardians
say participation in the youth program helped increase confidence and self-esteem.
First Aid in Schools
Little First Aiders
Testimonial
We're a Certified Social Trader
As a registered Social Trader, you can know that by choosing to work with and support St John Ambulance NSW, you are actively helping to create positive social outcomes.
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.
