St John Tasmania

08/09/2026

They've earned their place. Now we're helping them get there. 💚

Our St John Tasmania Youth State Champions are heading to Perth to represent Tasmania at NatCamp, bringing together young St John members from across Australia to learn, compete, build their skills and form lifelong connections.

These young volunteers have already put in the training, practice and commitment to become State Champions.

NatCamp is their next opportunity to grow — not just as first aiders, but as the next generation of health and community leaders.

Travelling from Tasmania to Western Australia isn't cheap, and we're asking our community to help get them there.

Every donation, big or small, helps.

👉 Support our State Champions on their journey to NatCamp. https://stjohnyouthcamp2026.raiselysite.com/

07/09/2026

Your workplace has a first aid kit. But when did someone last actually check it?

Supplies get used. Products expire. Staff change. Workplaces change.

And having a green box on the wall doesn't necessarily mean your workplace is ready for a first aid emergency.

St John Tasmania can take the guesswork out of workplace first aid with our FREE on-site first aid compliance check.

No hard sell. Just practical advice to help make sure you're ready when it matters.

👉 Book your free St John Safe Workplace Assessment. https://stjohntas.org.au/workplace-services/free-workplace-assessment

06/09/2026

Asking “Are you OK?” is important. Knowing what to do next matters too.

WithR U OK?Day coming up this Thursday, it’s a timely reminder that starting the conversation is only the first step.

What if someone says they’re not OK? Would you feel confident knowing how to listen, respond and help them find the right support?

Mental Health First Aid gives you practical skills to recognise when someone may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, approach them, start a conversation and provide initial support.

Our next courses are:

📍Hobart | 14–15 September
📍Launceston | 6–7 October

Whether you’re a colleague, manager, friend, family member or simply someone who wants to be better prepared, these are skills you can use when a conversation really matters.

Learn the skills. Start the conversation. Know what to do next.

👉 Book your place: https://collections.humanitix.com/standard-mental-health-first-aid-course

06/09/2026

Rain, mud and three big days of junior football. ⚽🌧️

Our Event Health Services crews were out across Hobart this weekend supporting the 2026 Hobart Cup, one of Tasmania’s largest junior football tournaments.

With more than 300 teams taking part across multiple venues, events of this scale rely on plenty of people working behind the scenes to keep things running safely.

For our crews, that meant being there through Saturday’s rain, Sunday’s muddy fields and everything in between, ready to provide first aid and health support when needed.

A huge thank you to our team for another fantastic effort, and to The Hobart Cup organisers for having St John Tasmania there.

Planning an event? From local sporting competitions and community events through to large-scale events, our Event Health Services team can help make sure you’re prepared.

👉 Find out more or book St John for your next event. https://stjohntas.org.au/event-health-services

29/08/2026

Our volunteers are amazing, and it turns out others think so too!

Congratulations to Jack Duncan and Kelli Large, who have both been nominated for the Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards, with Jack also selected as a finalist in the Tasmanian Youth Volunteer of the Year Award.

Jack and Kelli are both part of our Youth leadership team, giving their time to support and mentor young Tasmanians and help develop the next generation of St John volunteers.

We’re very lucky to have them both in green. 💚

Volunteering Tasmania Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards

19/08/2026

What do you actually do at St John Youth? It can look pretty different from one week to the next! 💚

In Hobart this week, our Youth members continued working towards their Eye Health Badge with a visit from Fran, an optometrist from Bailey Nelson. They learnt about eye anatomy, what optometrists do and got to try out some of the equipment they use. 👁️

Hobart also had the official presentation of the 2026 Priory Esquire for Tasmania award to Jack Duncan, who we introduced earlier this month. Congratulations again, Jack!

Meanwhile in Launceston, the focus was emergency preparedness. Members looked at how to prepare their homes in the event of a fire and began learning about bushfire preparation.

First aid might be in our name, but St John Youth covers a whole lot more. Young people aged 11–17 learn practical skills, work towards badges, build confidence, make friends and get involved in their communities.

Know someone who might like to give it a go? Find out more at

Join St John Youth Tasmania to learn lifesaving first aid, make friends, build confidence and leadership skills, and give back to your community.

19/08/2026

What can 464 hours of volunteering look like? 💚

For our Community Care volunteers in July, it meant 276 transport trips, 199 hours of shopping and social support, 9 hours of gardening and 14 hours of shopping on behalf of clients.

It’s a side of St John volunteering you might not immediately think of, but one that helps Tasmanians stay independent, connected and part of their communities.

And Community Care is just one way to get involved. From first aid at events to youth programs, community education and care, there are plenty of ways to volunteer with St John.

Find yours 👉 stjohntas.org.au/news/2026/theres-more-one-way-volunteer-st-john

14/08/2026

It’s National Youth Volunteer Week! 💛

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible young people who give their time, energy and enthusiasm to St John Tasmania.

Through our Youth Program, young Tasmanians learn first aid, build confidence and leadership skills, make new friends and get involved in their communities, all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We also want to give a special shout-out to our amazing Adult Youth Leaders. Their commitment, encouragement and countless volunteer hours are what keep our Youth Program thriving. Thank you for creating a place where young people can learn, grow and discover just how much they’re capable of.

Know a young person who’d love to get involved? Our Youth Program welcomes young people aged 11–17 across Tasmania.

Find out more about joining St John Youth: www.stjohntas.org.au/youthprogram

13/08/2026

Knowing someone is struggling is one thing. Knowing what to do next is another.

Mental Health First Aid gives you practical, evidence-based skills to recognise the signs of a mental health problem, start a supportive conversation and respond with confidence.

Our next Standard Mental Health First Aid course is running over two days in Moonah:

📅 14 & 15 September
📍 St John Tasmania, Moonah

Learn how to recognise the signs, respond in a crisis, offer support and have conversations that can make a real difference.

Bookings are now open. https://stjohntas.org.au/mhfa

03/08/2026

A huge congratulations to Jack Duncan, who has been appointed as the 2026/27 Priory Esquire!

For those unfamiliar with the role, the Priory Esquire is the official youth representative for Tasmania, representing St John Youth at Order of St John events across Australia and serving as an ambassador for young members throughout the year.

Since joining St John Tasmania in 2021, Jack has shown outstanding commitment to the Youth Program. From a dedicated youth member to now serving on the Youth Leadership Team, he has consistently demonstrated professionalism, leadership and a genuine passion for supporting others.

We know Jack will represent Tasmania with pride and dedication, and we look forward to seeing all he achieves in this important role.

As Jack prepares to take on the role, we also extend our sincere thanks to our outgoing Priory Esquire, Sasha Barker, for her outstanding service. Throughout her term, Sasha has been a passionate advocate for both the Youth Program and St John Tasmania, representing our organisation with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Thank you, Sasha, for your dedication and the positive impact you've made.