National St John Ambulance Service Papua New Guinea

Tribute to Late Sir Michael Somare We honour the late Sir Michael Somare for his exceptional leadership of our nation and his unwavering commitment to advancing ambulance services in Papua New Guinea. Sir Michael’s visionary leadership was instrumental in nationalising St John Ambulance at Independence. Sir Michael sponsored the National St John Council Bill to Parliament. The Bill became law in 1976 and thereby created the National St John Council as a sovereign statutory institution. His legacy has ensured critical emergency ambulance services continue to benefit our communities today.

It’s that time of year again! Over the past two weeks, our dedicated ambulance officers have been completing their annual reaccreditation training 🚑. All NStJA ambulance officers, nurses, doctors, and paramedics undergo mandatory reaccreditation every 12 months to ensure they remain sharp in the life-saving skills. A huge thank you to the Medical Board and NDOH Emergency Medicine for their invaluable support and oversight of NStJA ambulance training programs. 👏💪

🚔🚑 Empowering Our Police with Life-Saving Skills! 🚔🚑 Last month, we launched First Aid training for Police officers in Mt Hagen! 👏 Our Police are often the first to arrive at emergency scenes, and equipping them with essential first aid skills means faster, better care when it matters most. With more officers trained in life-saving techniques, we’re making our communities safer and stronger together. 💪⚕️ A big thank you to everyone involved in this important initiative! 🙌 #SavingLives #FirstAidForPolice #CommunitySafety

First-Aid Quiz Time: NStJA PNG edition Drop your answer in the comments. #nationalstjohnambulance #nstja #firstaid

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Julius Chan, Governor of New Ireland Province and former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. He leaves behind a significant legacy as one of the country's founding leaders. Our condolences to his family and the people of New Ireland during this time.

📣 Join the Motu Koitabu Ambulance Cadet Program! Refer to the image for more information. All applicants should apply with Position Vacant – Motu Koitabu Ambulance Cadet Program in the subject line to: recruitment@stjohn.org.pg 🕘 Deadline for applications: 16 February 2025

👋 Keep an eye out for our team at the field, courts, and events! Today, our First Responders were on-site at Sir John Guise Stadium during the soccer match. ⚽ Event Health Service Manager Philip Keapu shared that it’s been a busy month, with our team providing First Aid and ambulance support at over 20 events. 🚑 A huge shoutout to all our First Responders. Wishing you all a great year ahead! 💙 #FirstResponders #EventHealth #CommunityCare #StaySafe

🚨Prank calls aren’t a joke – they waste precious time and could stop help from reaching someone in need. 📞Call 303 1000 only for medical emergencies. You can also call the toll-free number 111. #emergencyresponse #nationalstjohnambulance #prankcalls

🚑 First Aid Awareness on Fisherman Island 🌊 On October 9, the National St John Ambulance (NStJA) Community First Aid team visited Daugo Primary School on Fisherman Island, just off the coast of Port Moresby. The team worked with 120 students, teaching them: ✅ Basic first aid skills to handle common injuries ✅ Steps to take during emergencies The event was held in collaboration with the Water Police Directorate, with special thanks to Constables Yawing & Jardin and Sergeant Kim for their support. Community Health Education Manager, Ms. Zoe Saulep, highlighted the importance of these skills: “Although the island is only a 30-minute boat ride from Port Moresby, having basic first aid knowledge can make a significant difference.” The team is eager to continue this partnership and expand their outreach to more schools and communities throughout Central Province. The National St John Ambulance Community First Aid program is proudly supported by the Sir Brian Bell Foundation. #FirstAidAwareness #National StJohnAmbulance #CommunitySupport

📚🚑 This week, our amazing education teams—commercial first aid trainers, community first aid trainers, and ambulance educators—are at the Ambulance Education College for their annual reaccreditation! Through a mix of theoretical and practical sessions, they’re sharpening their skills to deliver top-notch First Aid training to workplaces and communities, and also to train ambulance officers and support training for our teams this year. 👏 Wishing them the best of luck in their reaccreditation and success in all the impactful programs they’ll lead this year! 💪 #FirstAid #AmbulanceEducation #EducationExcellence #Teamwork #CommunityCare