We were proud to be part of bstreetsmart 2025, Australia’s largest youth road safety education event. Across three days, thousands of high school students attended to learn about the realities of road trauma – and importantly, how they can make a difference in an emergency.
Engaging Young People in Life-Saving Skills
The first 3-5 minutes after a crash are crucial, what can you do before emergency services arrive? 3 crucial things to check: airway obstruction, external bleeding, are they responsive or needing CPR? These were the skills that our amazing volunteers taught at bstreetsmart, giving students hands-on experience with critical skills that can save lives. By practising CPR and learning key first aid steps, students gained confidence to act in those vital minutes before professional help arrives.
Real Impact
Bstreetsmart uses crash re-enactments, survivor stories, and interactive displays to make the consequences of unsafe driving real for high schoolers. The presence of St John volunters complemented this emotional impact with practical capability: showing students not just why road safety matters, but how they can respond if the worst happens.
Aligning with St John’s Mission
One of the most effective ways to mitigate the impact of vehicle crashes and lower the road death toll is through first aid training. Immediate first aid at the scene of a vehicle crash can increase the chances of survival and reduce the severity of injuries.
This event served to forward St John’s mission to equip the community with first aid knowledge and skills. Our participation in bstreetsmart each year helps young drivers and passengers not only learn life-saving skills but also see the impact our volunteers make.
By the end of the week, the event helped thousands of students form lifelong attitudes toward safety and responsibility on NSW roads. While our volunteers in greens empowered them through skills and confidence to help in road incidents.
A big thank you to the clinical teams who provided medical care at the event, and those who engaged with students and teachers across St John activations to teach life-saving skills.
Share with Others
Everyone should learn first aid – don’t be a bystander, be a life-saver. Young people can start by doing St John’s free online Learner Driver First Aid course. Share this course with a young person or driver in your life, to spread awareness and crucial road skills!
