SJSA Annual Report 2023-24

Annual Report 2023/24

Chair of Operations’ Report

I am pleased to present the Chair of Operations Report for the 2023-24 financial year, a year that has seen continued growth and development within St John Ambulance SA’s operational activities. I would like to begin by extending my sincere thanks to our extraordinary volunteers. Their ongoing dedication, sacrifice, and commitment has resulted in enormous positive impact on the South Australian community. Throughout the past year, our volunteers contributed an outstanding 33,545 duty hours, 20,855 training hours, and 20,967 administrative support hours. More importantly, these hours reflect the time and energy our volunteers dedicate to keeping our communities safe, well-prepared, and supported at events and during emergencies. Their contributions not only reduce the burden on our health system but also enhance the wellbeing and resilience of South Australians. I cannot thank our volunteers enough for the incredible role they play in our operations and in the wider community. In the operations training space, nearly 50 members completed the new Event Medic Program over the past year. This includes both existing Event Medics upgrading their qualifications and experienced Event Responders upskilling to the new scope of practice. By the end of 2024, we anticipate all pre-existing Event Medics will have completed their upgrades, which is a significant boost to the clinical capability of our team. Additionally, another 43 new members completed their Event Responder Program, further strengthening our volunteer base. One of the key operational improvements this year was the redesign of our volunteer onboarding process. By streamlining this system, we have ensured that we are matching the right volunteers with the right opportunities more efficiently. This approach has allowed us to attract volunteers with specific skills and align them more effectively with roles that suit their strengths, which has been beneficial for both Their efforts, valued at over $2.5 million, represent a vital contribution to the South Australian economy.

Emeritus Professor Bill Griggs Chair of Operations

The dedication of our volunteers

is the foundation of everything we do.

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