ST JOHN AMBULANCE ANNUAL REPORT AUSTRALIA SA INC 2014/15 MISSION, VISION, VALUES CONTENTS How we helped 4 St John is a self-funded VALUES Message from the Governor of South Australia 6 not-for-profit charity Highlights 7 Our people are: supporting the health From the Chairman 10 (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:39)(cid:37)(cid:40)(cid:40)(cid:33)(cid:32) and wellbeing of (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:19)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:37)(cid:40)(cid:37)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:48) WHAT WE DO GOVERNANCE South Australians. (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:53)(cid:42)(cid:28)(cid:41)(cid:37)(cid:31) Event Health Services 12 Governance statement 42 Community Care 14 Regulatory and legislative environment 43 (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:19)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:44)(cid:33)(cid:31)(cid:48)(cid:34)(cid:49)(cid:40) First Aid in Primary Schools 16 Structure 44 (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:3)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:47) Youth engagement 18 Board 46 Education and products 20 Supporting our people 50 State emergency response 22 Funding 52 History and heritage 24 Financials 53 MISSION VISION YEAR IN REVIEW STRATEGIC PLAN To empower and support We will be indispensable to the health Event Health Services Commissioner’s report 26 Introduction 63 ‘St John’ refers to St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc the South Australian of every household, workplace and public Community Care Chair’s report 28 Executive summary 63 ‘ St John Ambulance Australia’ refers to the national community through gathering in South Australia. Our people Training Services Chair’s report 30 Key drivers 64 entity St John Ambulance Australia Thank you to our amazing people 32 Key outcomes 2012-17 65 the provision of first aid and expertise will help those in need, Our people 33 Housekeeping 66 response and social care. including our international neighbours. Service awards 34 Members of the Order 36 Sponsors and supporters 38 Community partnerships 39 Stakeholder engagement 40 3 OUR HOW WE HELPED PEOPLE VOLUNTEER VALUE OF Each year St John helps tens of thousands of HOURS VOLUNTEERING HOURS2 826 people across the state through the delivery of first aid, training and education, youth and social inclusion programs. St John volunteers EVENT are readily mobilised to provide first aid as HEALTH part of the State Emergency Management SERVICES Plan during times of state emergency, such VOLUNTEERS as bushfires and extreme weather events. 91,705 28 860 $4,786,926 $922,943 $5,709,869 413 57,980 , COMMUNITY TOTAL VALUE OF EVENT HEALTH FIRST AID EVENT COMMUNITY SERVICES3 CARE PROGRAMS VOLUNTEERING DUTY HOURS1 TRAINING COMMUNITY CARE HOURS HOURS HOURS1 CARE VOLUNTEERS COMMUNITIES EDUCATION HELPED AND PRODUCTS 668 CADETS AND JUNIORS 64.5 217,318 $1,465,372 2,950 19 185 478 20,003 , 57,663 FIRST AID KITS PUBLIC AND 78 TOTAL AND EQUIPMENT STAFF EVENTS AND PATIENTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL COMMUNITY 1 Based on 2014 calendar year. CERTIFICATES IN SA HOMES, (FULL TIME EMERGENCIES TREATED CARE CLIENTS CHILDREN FIRST AID 2 Calculations for 2014/15 based on 2010 average ATTENDED1 FIRST AID TRAINING ISSUED WORKPLACES w‘Eacgoen omraitce bVya luheo uro fo f V$o2l7u.n4t5e earisn gp ubinli shSeodu tinh EINQCULIUVDAILNEGN TP,A ID & CARS (cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:47)(cid:48)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:37)(cid:28)(cid:282)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:427)(cid:46)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:9)(cid:46)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:41)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:427)(cid:34)(cid:46)(cid:43)(cid:41)(cid:427) TRAINED HOURS (cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427) (cid:8)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:32)(cid:47)(cid:427) (cid:19)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:427) (cid:22)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:268)(cid:427) (cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:41)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:427) TRAINERS) of Economics, escalated by the % increase in average weekly earnings from Nov 2010-May 2015 as per the ABS Time Series Workbook 6302.0 Average Weekly Earnings, Australia. 3 (cid:4)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:267) 4 5 MESSAGE FROM THE 2014/15 GOVERNOR OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA HIGHLIGHTS 18 JUL 2014 4 OCT 2014 21-23 NOV 2014 COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR LIFE SAVED SCHOOLIES EVENT Bendigo Bank present defibrillator to St John volunteers save a life at St John volunteers provided first aid Kingswood Sports and Social Club AsiaFest, successfully treating a and medical care for the thousands (cid:1)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:16)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:10)(cid:43)(cid:36)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:1)(cid:41)(cid:30)(cid:49)(cid:40)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:47)(cid:48)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:37)(cid:28)(cid:427) On behalf of the tens of thousands of South Australians “The Jets” as part of our partnership victim of cardiac arrest. of school leavers celebrating the end I could not be more delighted to lend my support to the vital helped every year I congratulate St John on the services, to provide defibrillators to community of the school year at Victor Harbor. contribution made by St John to our thriving community. education initiatives and development opportunities you offer. groups that may not have the funds to 1 NOV 2014 72 volunteers on duty An iconic charitable organisation, St John delivers an You contribute to an increasingly safe, healthy and resilient purchase a unit outright. AWARDS DAY 600 hours impressive range of humanitarian services towards the health South Australia and ensure we can each enjoy and be a part 53 awards recognising service and 344 clinical treatments and wellbeing of South Australians. St John is the trusted of a vibrant and connected community. 31 AUG 2014 commitment by members through 107 non-clinical presentations healthcare presence at our State’s many events, and possibly CADET FIRST AID STATE St John, including the inaugural lesser known but equally important, provides companionship His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO CHAMPIONSHIPS (cid:6)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:39)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:28)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:1)(cid:51)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:46)(cid:33)(cid:31)(cid:43)(cid:35)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427) 15 DEC 2014 and support to our older generations seeking a way to the outstanding contribution of a FACEBOOK 115 Cadets & Juniors tested important engage positively in community life. Governor of South Australia Community Care volunteer. 5,000 likes reached. skills such as resilience, teamwork, (cid:20)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:10)(cid:43)(cid:36)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:16)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:46) Much more than this, I am inspired by the development problem solving and leadership, of excellence and leadership among youth members and whilst having fun! 15 NOV 2014 17 DEC 2014 by those working hard to instill first aid confidence and WHYALLA DIVISION COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR competence, growing resilience in others. 5-15 SEP 2014 75 YEARS OF SERVICE Bendigo Bank present defibrillator to I applaud also those who without hesitation put up their ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW EVENT Volunteers celebrated the Whyalla Adelaide Sailing Club at West Beach as part of our partnership to provide hands to respond alongside other emergency services, 168 volunteers on duty (cid:4)(cid:37)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:282)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:264)(cid:262)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:50)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:47)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:53)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:51)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427) through St John, to the devastating bushfires that swept 4,278 hours presentation of 75 year Jubilee Service defibrillators to community groups. through Sampson Flat and surrounding areas. 880 clinical treatments Certificate by the State Superintendent. 2,096 non-clinical presentations JAN 2015 BUSHFIRE RESPONSE Extreme weather and blistering temperatures saw volunteers respond to the Sampson Flat bushfires alongside other emergency services, in a coordinated and integrated response. 6 7 HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED 8-15 JAN 2015 2 MAR 2015 APR 2015 19 APR 2015 12-18 MAY 2015 1 JUN 2015 NATIONAL CADET AGED CARE SERVICE NEW BICYCLE RESPONSE LIFE SAVED NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK MEMBERS PORTAL, VOLUNTEERS’ COMPETITION, DARWIN IMPROVEMENT AND TEAM (BRT) St John Event Health Services We celebrated the amazing EMAIL & DIVISION EVENT Challenging events to test first aid HEALTHY AGEING GRANT Grant secured from SAFECOM volunteers save the life of a achievements of volunteers, to MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS skills, high level problem solving, Successful application to to establish new Event Health cyclist left fighting for his life after let everyone know their efforts Three new developments to improve critical thinking, clinical judgement (cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:41)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:43)(cid:31)(cid:37)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:427) Services mobile response team. collapsing on his bike from cardiac are not taken for granted. communication, information sharing and communication skills. 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ANZAC DAY equipped with vital first aid skills COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR in SA workplaces. Working with Chinese Welfare St John members “held the ground” that could help them save a life, Bendigo Bank present defibrillator Services, Community Care (cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:40)(cid:427)(cid:36)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:32)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:50)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:427)(cid:34)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:427)(cid:1)(cid:14)(cid:27)(cid:1)(cid:3)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:28)(cid:53)(cid:427) thanks to the First Aid in Schools to Penola township as part of our 27 FEB-1 MAR 2015 developed and presented the dawn services to mark the 100th program launched in June 2013. partnership to provide defibrillators CLIPSAL 500 EVENT first multi-lingual Treasured Story. anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. to community groups. 275 volunteers on duty 5,000 hours Around 80 St John Cadets also 29 MAY 2015 363 clinical treatments participated in ANZAC Eve Youth EMERGENCY WHERE IS IT? JUN 2015 6,742 non-clinical presentations Vigils and the ANZAC Centenary Grant received from SGIC to fund BENDIGO BANK PARTNERSHIP March as part of the Voluntary Aid community education program Bendigo Bank formalise a commitment (cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:48)(cid:28)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:41)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:47)(cid:49)(cid:44)(cid:44)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:10)(cid:43)(cid:36)(cid:42)(cid:427) relating to severe weather events. to St John as Corporate Partner, Band members. and support for the Volunteer for a Volunteer campaign commencing in 2016. 8 9 FROM THE CHAIRMAN Having become Chairman following the 2014 Annual (cid:24)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:46)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:31)(cid:40)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:48)(cid:28)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427) mainly contributed to lower than budgeted revenue, services. Also, there are opportunities to build on our Governor of South Australia, to the St John General Meeting, I am pleased to present the Emergency, St John mobilised teams of healthcare primarily from commercial training activities, and strong brand in first aid training. Consequently, we (cid:31)(cid:43)(cid:41)(cid:41)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:16)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:267)(cid:427)(cid:427)(cid:8)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:5)(cid:52)(cid:31)(cid:33)(cid:40)(cid:40)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:53)(cid:282)(cid:47)(cid:427) Annual Report for St John Ambulance for 2014/15. volunteers (including doctors, nurses and a slow adjustment to changes in our operating will need to review our strategic direction, including long standing commitment and contribution to paramedics), first aid vehicles, equipment and environment. our business model, to ensure we are a viable and humanitarian work strongly complements our Order It has been a challenging year with some communications to key sites within bushfire affected successful organisation well into the future. and its devotion to servicing the community. organisational disruption and financial loss but, One important area of concern was maintaining areas. In all, St John volunteers provided 3,000 hours nonetheless, there have been some very positive a suitable qualified person in the General Manager, This past year however, we have reported a financial Our appreciation is extended as well to the outgoing of round-the-clock medical assistance. outcomes in our service to the community. Commercial position, which was critical for loss which has been met from our reserves. While (cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:16)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:19)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:427)(cid:1)(cid:32)(cid:41)(cid:37)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:8)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:30)(cid:40)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:11)(cid:33)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427) A further highlight of the year was the First Aid in commercial revenue. I am pleased to advise that we are a not-for-profit organisation, it is imperative Scarce AC CSC RANR. The St John community St John continued to be the leading provider of Primary Schools program, which shows continued a highly credentialed business person, Mr Tony Gray, that we are financially viable so that we can continue thanks and wishes both Rear Admiral the Honourable Event Health Services, attending most major events strong demand. A total of 20,003 children were was appointed towards the end of the year and to meet our charitable aspirations. The challenges Kevin Scarce and Mrs Scarce well following the term and many smaller community events across the state. trained free of charge, but demand currently exceeds changes made are very promising. are not symptomatic of St John SA and are faced by of appointment as Governor of South Australia. 19,185 patients were assisted, an increase on 2013/14 the available resources. St John’s Junior and Cadet many other organisations. Hence we have entered of 59%. This increase was partly due to the inclusion Following the Annual General Meeting, the Board I take this opportunity to thank all those who have program is also an important way of developing first a period of change. of on-scene St John Health Care Professionals in made it clear to senior management that the contributed to St John during the year, especially aid and life-saving skills in young people. our services, who were able to administer advanced management style expected throughout St John SA A constant in this is the importance of volunteers. the volunteers who we could not do without. medical treatment to patients, obviating the need to St John continued to be a major supplier of first was to be one that was consultative and respected We simply could not carry out our enterprise May I also conclude with our motto Pro Fide Pro transfer patients to state healthcare facilities. aid equipment and the leading provider of first aid and valued volunteers. Volunteers are a core part without volunteer support, generosity of time, skill Utilitate Hominum, ‘For the Faith and in the Although there was an 8% decrease in events training in South Australia. 57,663 people were of our organisation. Moreover, the Board nominated and expertise. The needs and expectations of our Service of Humanity’. trained during the year, an increase of 3.65% on some important issues for priority resolution. volunteers are however, not constant and should not attended (2,950 in 2014/15), duty hours increased by the previous year. be assumed. For instance, there are many competing 2.6% to 91,705, and shows a continued high demand The then Chief Executive Officer, Ms Sharyn Mitten, demands on the available time of young people and for the Event Health Services of St John and its In addition to first aid services, products and training, resigned her position and left St John SA in April their attitudes differ today. people. St John continued to provide community support 2015. Mr Paul Stevenson was contracted for services through the Community Care program. 3 months as the Interim CEO while the position was To help steer the course for the future Mr Ray Creen In early 2015 St John responded as a key partner Mal Hyde AO APM OStJ This is an important social support service which advertised. He saw the closing of the financial year, has been appointed CEO. He comes to St John SA in the State Emergency Management Plan to the improves the quality of life of older people and those development of the 2015/16 budget and commenced as a highly respected professional in the ambulance Chairman serious Sampson Flat bushfires, ensuring people living with a disability. some reforms. and allied health services sector, and with experience fighting the fires, protecting life and property or as a volunteer in St John Ambulance. were displaced to Evacuation Centres, had access St John SA’s performance was influenced during Significant changes are affecting the way St John SA to medical aid. the year by concerns about management style and has operated in the past, like the development In October 2014 we officially welcomed a lack of continuity in senior staff positions. This of a competitive commercial market for event health His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO, 10 11 O REDUCING THE IMPACT OF INJURY EVENT HEALTH D AND EMERGENCY ON SA EVENT GOERS SERVICES E MAJOR PUBLIC EVENTS QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING VOLUNTEERS W Event health services were provided at SA’s Members uphold a continual national skills A task force of volunteers including doctors, St John is present at community events across premier major events including the Royal Adelaide competency program ensuring all volunteers are nurses and paramedics give freely of time the State providing first aid response, pre-hospital (cid:20)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:51)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:3)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:53)(cid:289)(cid:2)(cid:28)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:6)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:19)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:24)(cid:15)(cid:13)(cid:1)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:40)(cid:28)(cid:37)(cid:32)(cid:33)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:37)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:268)(cid:427) appropriately accredited to deliver the latest in and experience to help fellow South Aussies. care and patient transport to the attending public. Clipsal 500, and smaller community events like healthcare techniques. T St John volunteers are equipped with the school sports days and local fetes. A essential skills and experience to manage medical 57,980 826 emergencies and provide event managers and 2,950 H event goers with the all important peace-of-mind TRAINING HOURS1 ADULTS that help is on scene to give immediate aid if EVENTS ATTENDED1 W needed. 268 668 19,185 All members uphold a continual skills competency PRELIMINARY FIRST AIDERS program delivering the latest in healthcare CADETS AND JUNIORS PATIENTS TREATED techniques, and carry with them comprehensive 190 first aid kit, and the latest medical equipment. 91,705 FIRST AIDERS AIM DUTY HOURS1 303 Promote event safety and community resilience $4,786,926 GET INVOLVED FIRST RESPONDERS through the provision of event health services, utilising established planning, risk mitigation and 49 TOTAL VALUE OF public emergency management processes. VOLUNTEERING HOURS2 Volunteer: (DUTY AND TRAINING) ADVANCED RESPONDERS stjohnsa.com.au/eventfirstaid 84 Donate: 1 Based on 2014 calendar year. stjohnsa.com.au/donate 2 Calculations for 2014/15 based on 2010 average wage rate by hour of $27.45 as published in (cid:281)(cid:5)(cid:31)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:43)(cid:41)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:427)(cid:23)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:23)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:47)(cid:48)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:37)(cid:28)(cid:282)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:427)(cid:46)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:9)(cid:46)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:41)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:427)(cid:34)(cid:46)(cid:43)(cid:41)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427) HEALTHCARE (cid:8)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:32)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:19)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:22)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:41)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:5)(cid:31)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:43)(cid:41)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:47)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:31)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:28)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:332)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:46)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:50)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:427) weekly earnings from Nov 2010-May 2015 as per the ABS Time Series Workbook 6302.0 Average PROFESSIONALS Weekly Earnings, Australia. 41 29 ADULT DIVISIONS CADET DIVISIONS Happy Valley Renmark Balaklava Mitcham/Col Light Noarlunga Waikerie Noarlunga Port Lincoln Renmark Unley Whyalla Mallala Barossa Murray Bridge Gdns Woodville Gawler Blackwood Gawler Loxton Morgan Murray Bridge Arno Bay Lameroo Tailem Bend Victor Harbor Gilbert Valley Port Augusta Playford Port Pirie Tailem Bend Victor Harbor Woodville Karoonda Salisbury Blackwood Clare Playford Yankalilla Campbelltown Glenelg Mallala Mount Barker Pt Pirie Band Mount Barker Marion West Torrens Glenelg Port Adelaide (x2) Prospect (x2) Tea Tree Gully West Torrens Adelaide M/C Limestone Coast Unley Whyalla Goolwa Port Adelaide Clare Golden Grove Mitcham/ Mt Gambier Loxton Tea Tree Gully Berri/Barmera Campbelltown Port Lincoln Adelaide Central Col Light Gdns W HAT WE DO St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc Annual Report 2014/15 13 ENHANCING COMMUNITY QUALITY OF LIFE CARE SERVICES Community Care programs aim to improve quality COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS of life by providing companionship and social Support can include home visiting or outings, help A team of volunteers are making a genuine support to eligible older people and people with a with shopping, or a friendly chat over a cup of tea. difference to the lives of others by building bridges disability, helping them remain independent, improve back to community involvement. wellbeing and social connections, and support 478 them to continue to be active contributors to their 28,860 community. COMMUNITY CARE CLIENTS MAINTAINING (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)Community Care Program provides a personalised THEIR INDEPENDENCE VOLUNTEER HOURS companionship model that uses a strengths based WITH SOME SUPPORT approach, matching client and volunteer interests 23% Male $922,943 to build an enriching relationship. 77% Female VALUE OF (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)Circle of Friends Program creates ways to 413 VOLUNTEERING HOURS1 experience a further sense of meaning, purpose and enjoyment in life by recognising interests and COMMUNITY CARE seeking ways to share these with others. VOLUNTEERS (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)Treasured Stories Project provides a way of 20% Male 6 enabling valuable life stories to be heard, recorded, 80% Female COMMUNITY CARE CLIENT REGIONS produced and shared with others. 6 (METROPOLITAN ADELAIDE) (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)Flourishing Life Program is a new initiative that Adelaide aims to further explore and develop creative ways COMMUNITY CARE East to support people experiencing increased frailty North COORDINATORS North West and chronic disease to continue to be active (headcount, not FTE) South contributors to their communities. West 1 Male Through innovative and caring partnerships, our 5 Female volunteers provide companionship to clients, enabling them to engage in activities to continue GET INVOLVED to experience a sense of meaning, purpose and enjoyment of life. Volunteer: stjohnsa.com.au/communitycare AIM 1 Calculations for 2014/15 based on 2010 average wage rate by hour of $27.45 as published in Donate: (cid:281)(cid:5)(cid:31)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:43)(cid:41)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:427)(cid:23)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:23)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:1)(cid:49)(cid:47)(cid:48)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:37)(cid:28)(cid:282)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:427)(cid:46)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:9)(cid:46)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:41)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:427)(cid:34)(cid:46)(cid:43)(cid:41)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427) stjohnsa.com.au/donate To support older people and people living with (cid:8)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:32)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:19)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:22)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:44)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:41)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:5)(cid:31)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:43)(cid:41)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:47)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:31)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:28)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:332)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:31)(cid:46)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:50)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:427) weekly earnings from Nov 2010-May 2015 as per the ABS Time Series Workbook 6302.0 disability to engage in community life in a way that Average Weekly Earnings, Australia. is personally meaningful. W HAT WE DO St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc Annual Report 2014/15 15 HELPING KIDS STAY SAFE AND FIRST AID RESPOND SAFELY TO EMERGENCY IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS SCHOOL PARTICIPATION VOLUNTEERS Schools recognise the benefits to students, A team of trainers instill skills and confidence to St John is committed to promoting the including full integration with the South Australian respond safely to emergency, with students able to importance of first aid in the community and Curriculum, Standards and Accountability continue an interest through St John Cadets. we believe there is no better place to start Framework (SACSA) and the Australian Curriculum: than in schools. 6 Health & Physical Education Learning Area. First Aid in Primary Schools is a free program to equip thousands of primary school aged VOLUNTEERS children (5-13 year olds) with vital first aid 2 Male 68 skills that could help them save a life. 4 Female Aligned with core competencies identified 1 SCHOOLS within State and National Curriculums, we educate on the importance of first aid and STAFF COORDINATOR what to do in the event of an emergency. STUDENT GRADUATES 1 Female Teaching first aid from a young age instills Participants enjoy the interactive, group based the skills and confidence to respond if called training which encourages peer supported learning HOW IT WORKS upon at home or at play, and is delivered by amongst children. The program is divided into accredited trainers. school grades for age-appropriate first aid training (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:47)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:427)(cid:261)(cid:262)(cid:427)(cid:41)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:289)(cid:258)(cid:427)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:46)(cid:47)(cid:267) delivery. (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)(cid:20)(cid:48)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:51)(cid:37)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:28)(cid:47)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:47)(cid:269)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:32)(cid:33)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:34)(cid:53)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427)(cid:32)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:268)(cid:427) AIM GET INVOLVED checking for response, and calling 000, through to common child-specific incidents Empower students with first aid skills so they such as anaphylaxis, asthma and choking. Register as a participant: know how to safely respond in the event of 20,003 (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)(cid:9)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:31)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:50)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:35)(cid:46)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:44)(cid:289)(cid:30)(cid:28)(cid:47)(cid:33)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:42)(cid:37)(cid:45)(cid:49)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:427) stjohnsa.com.au/firstaidinschools an emergency through a continual annual encourage peer-supported learning amongst Volunteer: learning pathway, and supporting families GRADUATES children. stjohnsa.com.au/educationvolunteer through their children in building the resilience Donate: and capacity of local communities. (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)(cid:16)(cid:46)(cid:43)(cid:35)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:41)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:32)(cid:37)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:32)(cid:33)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:48)(cid:43)(cid:427)(cid:47)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:427)(cid:35)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:32)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:269) stjohnsa.com.au/donate R-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8. Corporate sponsorship opportunity: (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)(cid:1)(cid:50)(cid:28)(cid:37)(cid:40)(cid:28)(cid:30)(cid:40)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:427)(cid:44)(cid:49)(cid:30)(cid:40)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:44)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:50)(cid:28)(cid:48)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:44)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:41)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:53)(cid:427)(cid:47)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:47)(cid:427) stjohnsa.com.au/contactus CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY – free of charge. (cid:273)(cid:427)(cid:427)(cid:16)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:31)(cid:37)(cid:44)(cid:28)(cid:48)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427)(cid:47)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:43)(cid:43)(cid:40)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:33)(cid:427)(cid:47)(cid:31)(cid:36)(cid:33)(cid:32)(cid:49)(cid:40)(cid:33)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:40)(cid:33)(cid:28)(cid:47)(cid:48)(cid:427) Give children the gift of first aid education. one visit each year, to continually build first If like us you believe every child deserves access to first aid aid knowledge. knowledge, get involved by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. Contact the Office of the CEO to find out more. W HAT WE DO St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc Annual Report 2014/15 17 SKILLS FOR TOMORROW’S LEADERS YOUTH AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ENGAGEMENT PARTICIPANTS SKILL DEVELOPMENT Juniors, Cadets and youth development are 29 vibrant programs for everyday kids. Whilst the We are proud to offer a balanced program Our youth aim high, earning proficiency and CADET DIVISIONS emphasis is on first aid we also develop leadership in both first aid and life skills. (cid:7)(cid:46)(cid:28)(cid:42)(cid:32)(cid:427)(cid:16)(cid:46)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:282)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:30)(cid:28)(cid:32)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:47)(cid:268)(cid:427)(cid:51)(cid:43)(cid:46)(cid:39)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427)(cid:48)(cid:43)(cid:51)(cid:28)(cid:46)(cid:32)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:49)(cid:39)(cid:33)(cid:427) Blackwood Playford and social skills, bring opportunity to form of Edinburgh Awards, obtaining SACE Units Campbelltown Port Adelaide (x2) 125 friendships, give time to help others, experience and state/national competition participation, Clare Port Lincoln a sense of achievement and learn skills for life. all of which deliver a broad spectrum of skills. Gawler Port Pirie JUNIORS 8-11 Glenelg Prospect (x2) Golden Grove Renmark JUNIORS (cid:296)(cid:265)(cid:289)(cid:257)(cid:257)(cid:297)(cid:427)(cid:37)(cid:47)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:40)(cid:40)(cid:427)(cid:28)(cid:30)(cid:43)(cid:49)(cid:48)(cid:427)(cid:36)(cid:28)(cid:50)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427)(cid:34)(cid:49)(cid:42)(cid:275)(cid:427)(cid:4)(cid:33)(cid:50)(cid:33)(cid:40)(cid:43)(cid:44)(cid:37)(cid:42)(cid:35)(cid:427) Male 41% 8 Loxton Tailem Bend skills through proficiency programs, and becoming Female 59% Mallala Tea Tree Gully Junior first aiders. GRAND PRIOR’S BADGES Mitcham/Col Light Gdns Unley 543 Morgan Victor Harbor CADETS (11-17) work towards becoming Mount Barker West Torrens 269 Preliminary first aiders, and then it’s hands-on Mt Gambier Whyalla CADETS 11-17 Murray Bridge Woodville learning through proficiency badges, competitions Noarlunga Male 39% PROFICIENCY and camps, and practising first aid skills as part of Female 61% CERTIFICATES1 a supervised team at public events. YOUTH MEMBERS (18-25) are able to broaden 244 43 skills and improve personal attributes, particularly GET INVOLVED in learning more advanced first aid skills. MEMBERS 18-25 JUNIOR INTEREST Then there’s the opportunity to undertake Male 43% CERTIFICATES1 Join Cadets: comprehensive leadership training. Female 57% 28 stjohnsa.com.au/cadets AIM 35,658 Become a leader: YOUTH LEADERSHIP stjohnsa.com.au/volunteernow COURSE PARTICIPANTS Provide fun, safe and supportive opportunities CADET HOURS Donate: for 8-25 year olds to develop skills while engaging (up to 18 years of age) stjohnsa.com.au/donate meaningfully in the provision of first aid services to the community. Activities encourage self- esteem, confidence and improved interpersonal skills, and give a head start in personal development at school, college or university, and ultimately with career pathways. 1 Based on 2014 calendar year. W HAT WE DO St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc Annual Report 2014/15 19