St John Christmas Appeal 2026
This Christmas, give the gift of saving a life.
Help us be there when it matters most.
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.
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
Saturday 12 December 2026 · Elder Park
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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 nowQuestions? Call 1300 78 5646 or email fundraising@stjohnsa.com.au
