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St John Launches 2026 Christmas Appeal

St John Christmas Appeal 2026

This Christmas, give the gift of saving a life.

Help us be there when it matters most.

St John bear mascot in a St John uniform demonstrating CPR on a training manikin to children in Christmas hats at Elder Park, Adelaide

Every day, St John Ambulance SA delivers lifesaving care, responds to emergencies and supports people in their time of need. Your Christmas gift helps make this possible.

Donate to the Christmas Appeal →

Your gift, real impact

A little generosity can make a big difference.

Your Christmas gift can help provide the people, equipment and training needed to support South Australians.

$25

Support community care

No one should feel alone. Help bring companionship and support to South Australians who need it.

$50

Teach a child to save a life

Help children learn the skills to act in an emergency. Provide free first aid education for South Australian children.

$100

Care beyond the hospital

Help patients receive safe, supported transport when they need it.

$250

Support our heroes in green

Help us be there when every second counts. Help equip our responders to deliver lifesaving emergency care.

Why your support matters

Being there when it matters most doesn't happen by accident.

It takes trained volunteers, essential equipment and preparation. And it takes the generosity of South Australians who believe in looking after one another.

This Christmas, your donation can help us continue our lifesaving work.

Our impact

1,229

Events and emergencies attended

2,996

Clinical patient treatments

340

Community Care clients supported

7,684

School children trained in first aid

A man lifts a young girl in a red Christmas dress above the crowd at Elder Park, Adelaide, at sunset

Saturday 12 December 2026 · Elder Park

Join us at St John Carols by Candlelight

Celebrate the season with St John at Carols by Candlelight in Elder Park, Adelaide.

3.00pmGates open, food trucks, Christmas market, Santa, sponsor activations, super screen program and giveaways
5.00pmExperience Adelaide Community Concert
8.30pmSt John Carols by Candlelight concert
10.30pmFireworks
View event details →

Good to know

Your questions answered

Where does my donation go?

Your donation supports the vital work of St John Ambulance SA, helping our volunteers and teams deliver lifesaving first aid, patient care, emergency response and community services across South Australia.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. Donations of $2 or more to St John Ambulance SA are tax-deductible, and you'll receive a receipt via email.

How else can I support the Christmas Appeal?

You can help spread the gift of giving by sharing our Christmas Appeal with your family, friends and colleagues. Every donation and every share helps us make a difference.

Be part of the difference this Christmas.

Help St John volunteers save lives across South Australia.

Donate now

Questions? Call 1300 78 5646 or email fundraising@stjohnsa.com.au