St John Ambulance SA_Annual Report 2021-2022

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St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

SKILLS FOR TOMORROW’S LEADERS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

St John SA is developing tomorrow’s leaders. Our Youth Development program includes everyday kids doing extraordinary things in the South Australian community. The program teaches first aid and a range of transferrable life skills to children aged 11 to 17 through various engaging activities. These life skills are important to help them develop the tools, confidence and compassion to contribute to the community in a positive way. SACE points and proficiency badges can be earnt along the way as they engage in a number of personal development and leadership opportunities through a range of fun camps and competitions. Once qualified, they can start attending a range of selected events and provide first aid to our community under the supervision of our highly qualified adult members. The Youth Development program is focused on providing a fun, safe and engaging platform for young people to contribute to the community while developing first aid, life and social skills.

Little lifesavers

Skill development

21 CADET DIVISIONS

We enable young people to develop life skills like teamwork, communication and organisation, as well as gaining the knowledge to save a life. But most of all, being a cadet is about having fun! 4 JUNIORS 8-11 1 Male (25%) 3 Female (75%) 337

Our young people aim for proficiency and Grand Prior’s badges, SACE Units and state/national competition participation, all of which deliver a broad set of skills.

Blackwood Campbelltown

Pt Pirie Tea Tree Gully Unley Victor Harbor West Torrens Whyalla Woodville

Gawler Glenelg Mallala Metro Youth Mitcham/Col Light Gardens Mt Barker Mt Gambier Noarlunga Playford

90 PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES 2 JUNIOR INTEREST CERTIFICATES 4 YOUTH LEADERSHIP COURSE PARTICIPANTS

Prospect No 1 Prospect No 2 Pt Adelaide No 2

CADETS 11-17 132 Male (39%) 205 Female (61%) 218 YOUTH MEMBERS 18-25 76 Male (35%) 142 Female (65%) 11,578 CADET HOURS 1 (up to 18 years of age)

Join Cadets: www.stjohnsa.com.au/join-us Donate: www.stjohnsa.com.au/donate

1 Hours based on internal reporting year 1 December 2020-30 November 2021.