Each year approximately 50,000 burns related hospital admissions occur in Australia – over 1,000 of these are children in Victoria, with children aged 0-4 years at greatest risk. When you think of burn and scald injuries, most likely the first thing that comes to mind is sunburn, however this is just one of the many types of injuries that occur.

We’re thrilled to launch our newest fundraising initiative, the St John Charity Lottery. The St John Charity Lottery aims to provide vital funds to continue our lifesaving service in the community. By purchasing a ticket, you will support Victorians through emergencies, disasters and sickness.

In Australia, allergies are very common. Currently around one in three people will develop allergies at some time during their life. It is estimated that up to 2% of adults, 1 in 10 babies and 6% of children have a food allergy and some of them will experience a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).