With over 20 years of experience as a Case Manager, Estela Acosta brings deep compassion and commitment to her role at Seniors Community Care.

For Liz Cannizzaro, volunteering with St John Ambulance Victoria has been more than just a way to give back, it’s been a lifelong journey of learning, leadership, and community connection.

St John Ambulance Victoria’s Horsham Division is calling for new volunteers to join the ranks, and there’s no better person to explain why than Rhys Webb.

Last month, we celebrated World Recycling Day, a powerful reminder of how simple, everyday actions can help protect our planet. But the impact doesn’t stop there, you still have the chance to make a real difference, not only for the environment but also for the lifesaving work of St John Ambulance Victoria.

As a lifeguard, Kerrie developed extensive first aid skills, including emergency response, CPR, and oxygen use during rescues. This experience naturally led her to pursue a role in first aid training.

These Easter school holidays, St John Ambulance Victoria is launching an exciting new initiative to equip children and teenagers with essential first aid skills in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate way.

With a background in the Air Force, experience in first aid, and a passion for helping others, Nigel’s story is a great example of how St John can offer both personal growth and the chance to give back to the community.

March 26 is Purple Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy.

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we take a moment to recognise and appreciate the unique strengths and perspectives of people who think, learn, and process information differently.

Thirteen years ago, Alessia’s life changed forever. After having had lunch together with her mum, Alessandra, she returned to her studies, leaving her mum in the kitchen having a lively conversation on the phone. Suddenly there was a silence. With steady hands and a determined heart, she performed CPR until the firefighters arrived on the scene; actions that gave her mother ten more precious years of life.

Eight years ago, Caitlin joined St John Ambulance Victoria as a nursing student looking for hands-on experience and a meaningful way to contribute to her community. What started as an opportunity to develop her skills quickly became a lifelong passion for first aid, leadership, and making a difference in people’s lives.

Last October, Raechella found herself in a moment that reinforced her belief in the importance of first aid. While celebrating her mother-in-law’s 90th birthday, a woman collapsed in the car park. A family member rushed in, asking if anyone knew how to use a defibrillator. “All eyes turned to me,” she recalls. “I ran out, and as I approached, my sister-in-law stopped everyone, saying, ‘Let Raechella through, she knows what she’s doing.’”

When Hannah joined St John Ambulance Victoria five years ago, she was just a youth member eager to learn first aid and give back to her community. Today, she’s the Divisional Youth Manager at Sunbury Youth Division, leading and inspiring the next generation of young volunteers.

At just 15 years old, Jordan joined St John Ambulance Victoria as a Youth Member. She was a shy and introverted teenager who never imagined standing in front of large groups, let alone stepping into leadership roles.

For over a century, St John Ambulance Victoria has been a trusted name in first aid and medical response, empowering over 70,000 individuals and workplaces with lifesaving skills in 2024 alone.