Event Health and Medical Services

More than event first aid 

When the safety of your patrons is on the line, experience matters. St John Ambulance SA provides professional Event Health and Medical Services for events of every size, from community gatherings and school activities through to major festivals, sporting events and large scale public celebrations. 

Supporting more than 2,000 events each year, our teams deliver clinically governed healthcare services backed by experienced personnel, robust operational planning and trusted emergency response capability. For more than 140 years, South Australians have relied on St John Ambulance SA to provide care when it matters most. 

That same commitment underpins every event we support today. 

Trusted by South Australia's leading events and venues 

Our teams provide Event Health and Medical Services for some of South Australia's best-known events, including: 

• Adelaide 500 

• WOMADelaide 

• Royal Adelaide Show 

• Schoolies Festival 

• Handpicked Festival 

• National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant 

We are also proud to support major venues including Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Showground, Coopers Stadium and the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. 

More than event first aid 

Event medical support should do more than simply meet a requirement. Our team works closely with organisers to understand the size, location and risk profile of each event, developing a tailored service that matches your operational needs. Depending on your event, support may include: 

• Event Responders and First Aiders 

• Event Medics 

• Ambulance Officers 

• Registered Paramedics 

• Registered Nurses 

• Medical Practitioners 

Prepared for the unexpected 

Our approach is built around preparedness, planning and patient care. Our capability includes: 

• AEDs and defibrillators 

• Medical response equipment 

• Ambulance and medical support vehicles 

• Treatment areas and medical centres 

• Mass casualty response capability 

• Clinical governance and escalation pathways 

• Operational planning and post-event reporting 

Why choose St John Ambulance SA? 

• More than 140 years supporting South Australians 

• Over 2,000 events supported each year 

• Trusted by major events and venues across the state 

• Scalable medical support solutions 

• Experienced clinical and operational teams 

• Risk-based planning tailored to your event 

• Strong clinical governance and patient care standards 

 

Request a quote Whether you're planning a community event, festival, sporting fixture or major public gathering, our experienced team can help deliver the right level of health and medical support for your event. Contact us today to discuss your requirements.

Events We Cover

Sports:

From smaller community club matches to stadiums filled with thousands of spectators, we are highly experienced in covering sporting events such as:

  • School Sports
  • Triathlons, Marathons and Fun Runs
  • Cycling and BMX Events
  • Motorsports and Speedway
  • Club Sports (i.e. SANFL)
  • Athletics
  • Horse Events

Music and Cultural:

We conduct an in-depth and dynamic risk assessment on each of these events to ensure an appropriate level of coverage is supplied with all necessary equipment, therefore providing you with peace of mind that your patrons will be well looked after if assistance is required.

Our teams are experienced in providing Event Health Services at many different music and cultural events, including:

  • Concerts (i.e. Ed Sheeran, Guns N’ Roses, Katy Perry, P!nk)
  • Religious Celebrations and Events
  • Dance Events
  • Agricultural Shows

Community:

Our vision is to provide first aid related services that build community and individual resilience, and our volunteers love giving back to their local community.  Support of our community is at the heart of what we do, and we have had an integral role in looking after South Australians for 140 years.

Each year, our teams attend events such as:

  • Community Fairs
  • School Fetes
  • School Camps
  • Commemorative Services
  • Christmas Parades and Carols

Major Events:

With major events, the experience, capability and capacity of St John Ambulance SA is unmatched. We have covered the largest and most diverse range of events, including:

  • Adelaide 500
  • WOMADelaide
  • Royal Adelaide Show
  • Encounter Youth Schoolies Festival
  • Adelaide Christmas Pageant
  • Extreme Sports
  • Parades and Exhibitions

Commercial:

Sometimes, the nature of these events requires flexibility from your provider. We are more than happy to work with you on any special requests you may have, and our flexible approach will ensure your event receives the best coverage possible.  We provide services to:

  • Movie and TV Productions
  • Conferences
  • Corporate Functions
  • Construction Sites
  • Product Launches
  • Annual General Meetings
  • Local Government
  • Workplace First Aid Coverage

Our Capabilities

Event Health and Medical Services Staff:

Our range of experienced Event Staff include Event Responders, Event Medics, Advanced Event Medics, Ambulance Officers, Paramedics, Nurses and Doctors. In additional to our clinical staff, St John are also able to offer trained Commanders to support our operations, along with Communications staff who can operate either on-site, or off-site via our dedicated Communications Centre, and Event Liaisons.

Experienced Event Administration Team:

Based in Adelaide, our team is only a phone call away. We offer peace of mind with access to 24/7 emergency assistance for pre-booked events.

For more details on our capabilities, please refer to our Statement of Capabilities document.