Caring for South Australians,
for 140 years.
St John Ambulance SA is a charity that has been supporting the wellbeing of South Australians for 140 years. We help tens of thousands of people across the state each year through the delivery of health and medical services at events, first aid training and products, and social inclusion programs.
A Global Family with a Shared Vision
Here at St John Ambulance SA, we're proud to be a member of the Order of St John, a global organisation with a rich history dating back more than 900 years, focused on delivering first aid, healthcare and support services around the world.
Built on a foundation of humanitarianism and community support, it remains our focus today and the driving force behind our future.
What guides us,
every day.
Our mission, vision and values guide the way we work and the difference we seek to make in the community.
To ensure the wellbeing of all South Australians is improved through St John SA's delivery of innovative, client-centred and evidence-based health, community and educational products and services. All our work is underpinned by a professional network of volunteers and staff.
To create a safe, supported, engaged and resilient South Australian community.
Our Values
Our values shape how we support our community, work with one another and deliver our services.
- TeamworkOur people challenge themselves to be the best they can, and operate in a spirit of teamwork to provide community benefit through education, care and connection.
- IntegrityIntegrity underpins all that we do.
- High Quality ServicesHigh quality services are provided to all of our clients, patients and customers.
- DiversityWe celebrate and aim to reflect the diversity of the South Australian community and work in the spirit of reconciliation.
- RespectAs our most important asset, our people are shown respect, are valued and developed.
The people behind
what we do.
Our people provide the governance, leadership and operational expertise that guide St John Ambulance SA. United by our mission and values, they ensure we continue to serve communities across the state with integrity and care.
Our Board
- Mary PatetsosChairperson
- Stephen MorrisSecretary
- Aaron ChiaTreasurer
- Blake LawrensonDirector
- Hugh GranthamDirector
- Ian WalshDirector
- Maree GeraghtyDirector
- Michael WeightmanDirector
- William GriggsDirector
Our Executive Team
- Associate Professor Steve MorrisChief Executive Officer
- Abhra BhattacharejeeChief Marketing & Fundraising Officer
- Kerry WhiteheadChief Operating Officer
- Darren PercevaultChief Commercial Officer
- Mimi WangManager, People and Performance
How we are governed.
St John Ambulance SA is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible to members for the performance of the Company. The Board's focus is to ensure St John SA is appropriately managed and continues to provide leading first aid, health and medical services, and community services consistent with the culture and values of the Order of St John.
The Board draws on relevant corporate governance principles and practices to support the performance of St John SA. Day-to-day management of the organisation and the implementation of corporate strategy and policy initiatives are delegated to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Management team.
Corporate Governance Standards
The Board works to the One St John Corporate Governance Standards. These standards require that:
- Board and management roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and separated.
- The Board has processes in place for determining strategic direction.
- The Board has processes in place to monitor progress, including reporting against performance measures.
- The Board has systems in place for ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal obligations.
- The Board identifies major risks for St John SA so they can be managed.
- Induction programs are in place for all new Board members.
- Board members regularly review their performance individually and as a Board.
The Board Chair is accountable for these standards.
Regulatory and Legislative Environment
St John SA operates within the highly regulated not-for-profit, healthcare, aged care, education and training sectors. We adhere to the relevant codes of practice, laws and licence agreements that govern these environments, and continually monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
St John SA is a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 and is a registered charity. We are also registered as a Public Benevolent Institution and hold Deductible Gift Recipient and Income Tax Exempt Charity status. Our work is guided by the Royal Charter of the Order of St John.
We deliver nationally recognised training and assessment on behalf of St John Ambulance Australia (RTO 88041), within the vocational education and training sector. Our first aid kits and equipment meet applicable Therapeutic Goods Administration and workplace safety requirements. Our healthcare professionals follow the relevant registration standards, and other healthcare workers follow the applicable Code of Conduct.
Our aged care services are guided by the Aged Care Quality Standards, which focus on the outcomes, care and services people can expect from organisations providing Commonwealth subsidised aged care services.
To learn more about how St John Ambulance SA is governed, read our Constitution of the Company.
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