St John WA - Waroona

17/05/2026

💚 _National Volunteer Week_ 💚

This week we celebrate the incredible people who make Waroona Sub Centre what it is — our volunteers.

No matter the role you hold, the hours you give, or the support you provide behind the scenes, please know that your dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping others never goes unnoticed.

At Waroona, we are proud to have volunteers who are:
W – Welcoming, Willing, and Wonderful
A – Amazing, Approachable, and Always Caring
R – Respectful, Reliable, and Resilient
O – Outstanding, Open-hearted, and Organised
O – Observant, Optimistic, and Offering Support
N – Noble, Nurturing, and Never Afraid to Help
A – Appreciated, Admired, and Absolutely Valued

Thank you for the difference you make within our community each and every day. Whether you are on road, supporting behind the scenes, training, mentoring, gardening, checking community AED's, or simply being there when needed — you are the heart of Waroona.

Happy National Volunteer Week to every one of our amazing volunteers 💚🚑💚

24/04/2026

ANZAC 2026…. Lest we forget

18/04/2026

Temporary Admin Office Closure

Waroona St John Subcentre administration office is now closed temporarily until reopening on Tuesday May 12th 2026 at 8.30 am.

First Aid training will still continue in the training room as normal.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

If it’s an emergency please call Triple zero (000).

For any other assistance please contact Regional Office on 08 9791 4999
Or visit St John Subcentre in Harvey.

24/03/2026

Maybe something we should all be thinking about. Best to be safe than sorry. Batten down the hatches!!!!

⚠️ CYCLONE PREP TIME – CARNARVON TO PERTH ⚠️
Righto… this isn’t the time to sit there watching model runs like it’s Netflix.

If you’re anywhere between Carnarvon and Perth, now’s the time to get your act together. Not panic… just don’t be the bloke chasing his trampoline down the street at 2am.

DFES has already laid it out pretty clearly (link in comments)

This Cyclone Prep Guide is more aimed at Pilbara Cyclones but it gives people a rough idea of what to prepare for.

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🧠 HAVE A PLAN (Yes… an actual plan, not “she’ll be right”)
Cyclones don’t exactly send you a calendar invite. They can ramp up fast, so know:
• Where you’ll shelter
• If/when you’ll leave
• How you’ll contact family

If your house won’t handle it… leave early. Last-minute heroics don’t end well. 

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🧰 PACK AN EMERGENCY KIT (aka survive without Uber Eats)
You’ll want:
• Water + non-perishable food
• Torch + batteries
• Radio
• First aid kit
• Cash + meds

Basically, enough gear to survive a few days if everything goes pear-shaped. 

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🏡 SORT YOUR PROPERTY (before it becomes airborne)
Do it now, not when it’s blowing 100km/h:
• Tie down or bring in loose items (furniture, trampolines, bins)
• Clear gutters and drains
• Trim dodgy branches
• Get sandbags ready if flooding’s a risk

Because yes… that random chair WILL try to become a missile. 

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🚗 FUEL UP & STAY CONNECTED
• Fill the car ( if you can afford it 😕 )
• Charge your phone (and everything else you pretend you don’t rely on)
• Keep an eye on official updates

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📡 STAY INFORMED
Cyclones bring:
• Destructive winds
• Heavy rain & flooding
• Storm surge near the coast

And they can track further south than you think… yes, even towards Perth. 

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FINAL WORD
No one’s saying this thing is definitely smashing your suburb… but if it does, you’ll wish you spent an hour preparing instead of scrolling.

Be smart. Be ready. And for once, beat the wind to it.
Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, Belmont / Victoria Park State Emergency Service, Geraldton-Greenough SES, Kalbarri SES, Melville State Emergency Service - SES, Rockingham-Kwinana SES,Mandurah State Emergency Service - SES

07/03/2026

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of one of Waroona St John Ambulance’s most treasured members, Thelma Rafferty OStJ.

Thelma was one of our inaugural volunteers, joining Waroona St John Ambulance in the late 1950s. Her dedication to our organisation and community spanned decades. Even in recent years, she continued to serve as a Committee Member, remaining active until around eight years ago.

In recognition of her outstanding service and commitment to her community, Thelma was awarded the honour of Officer of the Order of St John (OStJ). This recognition reflected the compassion, dedication, and quiet strength she brought to everything she did.

Thelma’s care for her patients, kindness to fellow volunteers, and unwavering commitment to helping others left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of working alongside her. As a Patron of Waroona St John Ambulance, she remained a guiding and much-loved presence within our organisation.

Her legacy of service, compassion, and community spirit will never be forgotten.

Our thoughts are with Thelma’s family, Bill, Alan, Graham & Tracey, friends, and all who knew and loved her.

Rest in peace, Thelma OStJ. You will be deeply missed.

16/02/2026

Book your first aid course today
Refresh your first aid training or learn how to provide a first aid
response in any situation. You could save a life!

Upcoming courses at your local Waroona sub centre:

Provide First Aid - HLTAID011 or Provide CPR - HLTAID009

Tuesday February 24th 2026 ( Places still Available)
Thursday March 26th 2026 ( Places still Available)
Thursday April 23rd 2026 ( Places still Available)

LOT 1- 3 HENNING STREET, WAROONA PH 9733 2122

Email: [email protected]
Office Hours Tues & Thurs 8.30 am - 4pm

or book online at stjohnwa.com.au under the First Aid Tab.

RTO #0392

12/02/2026

Hello Everyone,

Opening hours a little different next week. The office will be open from lunchtime on Monday 16th Feb until 4.30 pm, open 8.30 -4.30pm on Tuesday as normal but will be CLOSED on Thursday 19th February. Reopening then on Tuesday 24th Feb 2026.
Apologies for any inconvenience.

As always, you can contact Bunbury Regional office on 08 9791 4999 if you need administrative assistance when Waroona is closed.

27/01/2026

What an incredible honour for Waroona SJWA to receive the Active Citizenship Award at the Waroona 2026 Australia Day celebrations.
This award recognises not only who we are today, but the many past members whose dedication, commitment and compassion helped shape our Sub Centre over the years. I would like to sincerely thank all our volunteers — past, present and future — for the service you give, and have given, to our community.
Your generosity, selflessness and willingness to be there when it matters most does not go unnoticed. You are truly an amazing group of people, and Waroona is incredibly fortunate to have you. 💚💚🚑🚑💚💚

22/12/2025

Hi everyone ! The office at Waroona Subcentre is now closed for the Xmas/ New Year break.
Opening again Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 8.30 am. Please contact regional office on 9791 4999.

If it’s an emergency and you require an ambulance, you must call 000.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas/New Year 🎄 🎄🎄

10/12/2025

Hi everyone ! The office at Waroona Subcentre will be closed tomorrow for the administrator to attend professional development in Bunbury. Open again Tuesday 16/12/25 at 8.30 am as normal. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes.

14/10/2025

St John Ambulance WA -Waroona

Raffle Results Permit LS223515625

1st Prize - G5 Defibrillator
Ticket 1208- Tiffany Gossage

2nd Prize- 2 x PFA One Day Courses
Ticket 0154- T’nika Grimlinger

3rd Prize - First Responder First Aid Kit
Ticket 1321 - Isobel Lawler

Winners will be contacted today.

Thankyou to everybody for their support of the Waroona Subcentre Volunteers.