St John Ambulance Australia New South Wales

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Contents 1 History of St John Ambulance 2 See also 3 Up comming Major Events 4 Key Volunteer State Positions 5 Youth Council and Advisory

[edit] History of St John Ambulance

In the Nineteenth Century a group of citizens revived the Order of St John in England, drawing their inspiration from the example of the Knights of St John who, in medieval times, offered care and shelter for pilgrims and crusaders. St John Ambulance was subsequently formed to put its humanitarian ideals into practice in the new industrial society, promoting the cause of first aid for the sick and wounded through volunteer effort - a novel concept at the time and a much-needed one. The movement spread to Australia in 1883 and has since developed into the organisation that we know today. The work of the Order of St John is carried out in many countries around the world. St John is a Royal Order of Chivalry with the Queen as its Sovereign Head.

[edit] See also

• St John Ambulance Australia
• Venerable Order of Saint John

[edit] Up comming Major Events

The year 2008 will bring two major events for St John Ambulance Australia (NSW)

In 2008 St John NSW will turn 125 years old, at the same time St John will be providing Pre Hospital care to World Youth Week. This will see more volunteers than the 2000 Sydney Games.

[edit] Key Volunteer State Positions

Commissioner- Mr Warren Glenny

State Superintendent (Acting)- Ms Helen Banu-Lawrence

State Cadets Officer- Mr James Chandler

State Professional Officer- Dr Bruce Kinghorn

State Operations Officer (Acting)- Miss Belinda Leonard

[edit] Youth Council and Advisory

Currently in NSW there are 2 groups/councils set up in NSW, one being the NSW Youth Council and the other being SOCAG (State Officer Cadets Advisory Group).

These groups aim to provide support, ideas and communication between cadets and officers.