St John Ambulance SA Ltd Annual Report 2024-25

History & Heritage

St John SA establishes a single State Ambulance Service.

St John Ambulance Brigade formed providing first aiders at events.

St John Ambulance Australia granted status of Commandery.

St John begins in South Australia teaching First Aid.

1885

1888

1914

1936

1941

1946

1952

1988

Queen Victoria grants St John the status of a British Royal Order of Chivalry.

Cadets established in South Australia.

St John Ambulance Australia becomes a Priory.

St John Ambulance Historical Society in SA founded.

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Community Care program established (first known as Neighbourhood Care).

1991

2025 St John SA celebrates its 140th anniversary.

1992

Ambulance service transitioned to SA Ambulance Service

St John SA celebrates its 135 th anniversary.

Became a Company Limited by Guarantee.

First Aid in Schools program established.

2022

1999

2023

2020

2015

2013

2004

Role formalised under the State Emergency Management Plan.

St John adopts multi-national leadership (priories other than London’s Grand Priory).

Became custodians of Adelaide Carols by Candlelight.

Bicycle Response Team launched.

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