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November / December 2017 The Newsletter of St John SA •1•

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2017

OPEN AIRWAYSTHE NEWSLETTER OF ST JOHN AMBULANCE SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERSAWARDS DAY 2017

More than 350 St John members and guests came together in October to attend St John SA’s annual Awards Day Ceremony held in the grounds of Government House. We have collated some photos from the day, together with the list of award recipients. Read the full story on page 4.

•2• Open Airways November / December 2017

CONTENTS

Awards Day 2017 4Serving Australia 8Vistit to the St John Museum 9NatCamp update 2018 9Working in hot conditions 10 Vintage on the road 11Historical Happenings 12A St John/SES joint exercise 13St John’s Charity Golf Day 14St John Wellbeing Corner 16Summer Recipe 18Order Nominations 182017 Order Admissions 18Priory Nominations 19Stats & Events 20

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VALEJOHN R DYER OAM MSTJ

MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF ST JOHN

PRESIDENT OF WOODVILLE DIVISION 1994-95

VALETREVOR JOHN MENADUE

SUPERINTENDENT OF NOARLUNGA DIVISION

COMMERCIAL TRAINER FOR ST JOHN AMBULANCE

Welcome to the final issue of Open Airways in 2017! It has been another great couple of months at St John SA, and we are excited to share some of the amazing things our members have been up to, and what is new in the organisation.

ANOTHER YEAR IS ALMOST WRAPPED UP

St John staff and volunteers could be seen out and about, promoting the great work that we do for the community; for example at Blakeview Primary School, who thanked us with a certificate of appreciation

Following a merit based selection process, the Board of St John announced the appointment of Mr Peter Jackson OStJ as Commissioner of St John, effective 30 November 2017.

The Annual General Meeting 2017 was held at Unley State Office on Wednesday 29 November. Ray Greig was elected into the Board, and Maggie Dowling is a new Appointed Director who will replace Sam Hellams as the Chair of Community Care.

WELCOME TO NEW COMMISIONER / AGM 2017

VALEWILLIAM (BILL) J A WILLS

AM OSTJ

MEMBER ST JOHN COUNCIL FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC

1952 – 1991

VALERAY L HEINJUS

SNOWTOWN DIVISION

MEMBER FOR 23 YEARS

VALEJOAN M ROGERS MSTJ

MEMBER ST JOHN COUNCIL

1ST SUPERINTENDENT BLACKWOOD CADET DIVISION

St John received a grant from Commonwealth Bank for First Aid in Schools, enabling us to teach around 3,000 kids over the next 3 years.

A special moment at the AGM: Chairman Mal Hyde receives a

ceremonial sword kindly donated to St John SA by the Dansie and

Berry families


Annual Report 2016/17The Annual Report is now available online on the St John website and in hard copy. Not only does it provide an overview of the organisation’s performance, but also features a few highlights of the year and some great stories involving our members. Download your copy now on www.stjohnsa.com.au/about-us/annual-reports!

In line with our vision to create stronger communities through first aid, St John is committed to increasing survival rates of sudden cardiac arrest around the State by raising the number of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs), both through public access units and private ownership. October, or ‘Shoctober ’, as Australia’s Defibrillator Awareness Month is called, saw a number of successful campaigns.

Shoctober is an initiative by the Cardiac Arrest Survival Foundation aimed at improving knowledge about defibrillators and their role in survival of cardiac arrest. A related campaign also falls into October: Restart a Heart Day. On 16 October, organisations internationally raised awareness around the topic of cardiac arrest, CPR and defibrillation.

One Restart a Heart Day campaign was run by SA Ambulance Service (SAAS), sharing the story of cardiac arrest survivor

BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE THROUGH FIRST AID“SHOCTOBER” & RESTART A HEART DAY INITIATIVES SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTE DEFIBRILLATORS

Lawrie, who collapsed at Adelaide Airport and survived thanks to helpful bystanders and a defibrillator.

Backed by this good-news story, St John SA teamed up with SAAS and Stryker Medical to create a 24-hour offer on an AED and accessories package that brought owning a defibrillator into reach not only of more businesses, organisations and clubs, but also families and individuals.

Given the fact that currently only 1 in 10 survive cardiac arrest, as the Restart a Heart initiative emphasised, we were excited to be part of this great campaign which reached over 700,000 South Australians in one single day.

St John SA continues to promote defibrillators to the public, and with SAAS making news again in November we kept supporting them in their mission to bring more AEDs into the community. This included an advertisement in the Sunday Mail’s Independen Lifestyle magazine, that, in combination with in-class promotions, will reach thousands of South Australians until the end of the year to promote our cause.

Channel 7’s SAAS news story from 22 November, showcasing a St John defibrillator and cabinet

Not just another ad: St John takes the centre spread in Sunday Mail’s Independent Lifestyle magazine from 26 November with 5 ways to stay safe this summer, which

includes owning an AED.


Helen Lawrence, Unley Division and Joel Edwards, RIT

AWARDS DAY CEREMONY 2017Perfect surroundings were the order of the day on Saturday 21st October for over 350 St John members and guests attending the annual Awards Day Ceremony in the grounds of Government House.

The afternoon ceremony provided an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the dedication and contribution made by individuals, to congratulate them and thank them, in the presence of His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia, a number of distinguished guests, fellow St John members, families and supporters.

This year we were privileged to witness, once again, the Colour Party and Cadet Party together with a Robed Procession. We were welcomed by His Excellency and our MC this year was Channel 7’s Gertie Spurling, who led the ceremony with ease and grace.

56 recipients were present to receive their awards. Among these were Bars for efficient service, a Robert Britten-Jones award for training excellence and Community Care were recognised with the Frank Davison Award. Employees were not only recognised for service but also with Commendations

for significant contribution to St John through exceptional performance, innovation and creativity. This year, two new Cadet Awards were introduced following State Cadet Competitions; these were Junior of the Year and Cadet NCO of the Year. A surprise State Vote of Thanks was presented to Noel Hender in recognition of his valued contribution to St John over the years.

The St John band entertained members and guests before and after the ceremony while guests enjoyed refreshments.

Congratulations to all award recipients for your outstanding dedication to

St John!


COMMUNITY AWARDS Bendigo Bank SAYC Youth Leadership AwardsAlecia Sheedy (winner)Ben Plane (finalist)Taylor Bayly (finalist)

Bronze CommendationCathy Fletcher

Junior of the YearOlivia Brownlow-Loechel

Cadet of the YearTristan Tomlins

Cadet NCO of the YearBailey Kuijpers

Youth Leader of the YearAlecia Sheedy

OPERATIONS9 Year Service AwardEmma ChinKevin ClarkGeoffrey DegenhardtJason DegenhardtImogen LeePeter McCallumGrace MadiganStacey ObertiDanika PederzolliDavid RichardsCarina St ClairAnne TaylorKaren TillerAndrew VictoryDavid WalkerShonna WilliamsBradley Wohlers

Service Medal of the Order of St John – 12 years of serviceDomenico BaroneMelissa BridgmanNatasha CookMaureen DuboisJames HuntRoss HunterMichael KochAlex McCallum

1st Bar – 17 years of serviceAmanda JacksonMelissa OudshoornGeorge PapadopoulosCliff PinkardCathrine PorterKerri RaeEmma Wohlers

2nd Bar – 22 years of serviceSue Stotter

4th Bar (1st Gilt) – 32 years of serviceBrenda ChatfieldColin IrelandVilos Pavlik

5th Bar (2nd Gilt) – 37 years of serviceVilos Pavlik

6th Bar (3rd Gilt) – 42 years of serviceAllen BurnsAlan EdgeLorna HawkeBob MenadueRoss ParkinsonIan Walsh

7th Bar (4th Gilt) – 47 years of serviceRobert Dale


Helen Lawrence, Unley Division and Joel Edwards, RITAWARDS DAY 2017

EMPLOYEE AWARDS5 Year ServiceSteve JoyceTed LimPaola MavrogiannisJenny Moun

10 Year ServiceNicole RamosChristine Whales

Employee CommendationSarah BeattieWendy KirkAndrew Scherer

RECOGNITION AWARDSState Vote of ThanksSharon TuffnellNoel Hender

Priory Vote of ThanksSAAS Retired Officers Association


TRAININGRobert Britten-Jones AwardBaz Elliott

Training CommendationsKerryn AmosAlan EdgeStuart GreenTom JanowiczTara RyanTravis SugdenShauna TumbersBarry Wright

COMMUNITY CARE9 Year Service AwardBronwyn PedersonPamela Wheaton

Service Medal of the Order of St John – 12 years of ServiceMarion Lowdon

1st Bar – 17 years of serviceSusan Haywood

Frank Davison AwardHelen Digby

Margaret Corkhill Encouragement Award Betty Debono


Like other St John Ambulance volunteers, John Russell provides emergency medical care at public events across Adelaide and South Australia - you may have seen him at the Victor Harbor Schoolies Festival, Clipsal 500, the AFL at Adelaide Oval, and on the bike team at the City to Bay fun run. He’s also well-known for his performance in First Aid competitions – he’s won at the South Australian State Championships five times.

But on Tuesday nights, the 20-year old cadet leader wears a different uniform to serve his community in another way. As a part-time soldier in the Army Reserve, Private Russell parades at Keswick Barracks where he is a rifleman with the 10th/27th Battalion, The Royal South Australia Regiment.

“I joined the Army Reserve because I was looking for a as a physical and mental challenge,” he said. “I saw it as an opportunity to further develop the attitude and skills that matter to me such as teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.” “Along the way I have met a lot of like-minded people and developed some great friendships.”

Private Russell is following in his family’s footsteps by joining the Army Reserve – one of his relatives enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at Keswick Barracks during World War I while other relatives have served as pilots in the Royal Australian Air Force.

To qualify as a rifleman, Private Russell went to Kapooka after his enlistment in 2015, where he received training on the Australian Defence Force service rifle – the F88 Austeyr.

John re-certified his Senior First Aid qualification with the army and brought his medical qualifications and training obtained through St John Ambulance. To date he’s earned a Certificate II in Emergency

SERVING AUSTRALIAJOHN RUSSEL’S STORY OUTSIDE OF ST JOHN

Medical Service First Response is now working towards a Certificate III in Basic Health Care (Advanced Response) and a Certificate IV in Business (Front Line Management).

As a rifleman, Private Russell particularly enjoys training out in the field and has had the opportunity to take part in key exercises. “I enjoy the outdoors and the Army Reserve has made me a stronger person - both physically and mentally,” he said. “A highlight was taking part in an exercise called ‘Jacka Ready’, which involved live fire attacks and a defensive operation.”

“The army has helped me to motivate and drive myself to achieve my other goals. It’s also great being paid to train and the money you earn as a reservist is tax-free.”

Looking ahead, Private Russell believes that the training he’s receiving with the Army Reserve and St John Ambulance will improve his career opportunities. “The Army Reserve definitely helps your job prospects,” he said. “Many employers look favourably on your ability to work in a team and the ability to drive yourself.”

“I’ll always remember the moment when I marched out of basic training with the mates I had made. It was a stand-out moment when I slide on my army rank slide for the first time.”

The photos were taken by the 9th Brigade, showing John in his roles both with the Army and St John. They will feature in an upcoming social media campaign by the Army.


NATCAMP 20184 - 11 JANUARY 2018

NatCamp 2018 is drawing closer: in just over a month, St John cadets from all across the nation will come together in Mylor in South Australia.

Nominations have now closed, and 43 members from SA and 50 from interstate will be attending. But work is far from over for the organisers, who are now in the final stages of pulling the event together.

As part of NatCamp, national competitions will be held on 6 January 2018. So far, everything is going to plan.

For any enquiries email [email protected].

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ST JOHN HISTORY INTERACTIVE AND FUN GLENELG JUNIORS AND CADETS VISIT THE ST JOHN MUSEUM

Lyn Dansie from the Historic Society was more than happy to give the kids a hands-on experience of the history and heritage of St John, utilising some of the historic memorabilia at display at the museum, as well as maps she brought in from home to show the young members the movements of St John across Europe centuries ago.

The entries in the museum’s guest book speak for themselves: from “very interesting” to “love to come again” and even “lots of fun” - this great feedback shows that if told in an interactive and engaging way, history is fun even for a young audience!

Glenelg Cadet Division invited Lyn to visit them at their division to share some more stories of the Order of St John and the rich heritage that lives on through new generations of dedicated volunteers, keeping the history of St John alive.

The winners of our Johnny Bear draw for first nominations will be announced during the cadet camp!

Above: Lyn Dansie visiting Glenelg Cadets in November. Bottom left: Lyn in action at the museum, speaking in front of Glenelg’s Juniors and Cadets. Right: Senior Cadet Kristal inspecting the original badges on Lyn’s very own camp shirt

The St John Museum in Unley was a welcome change of scenery for a group of cadets and juniors from Glenelg in October, who came to learn about the history of St John in their endeavors in gaining the Knowledge of the Order proficiency badge. For many of them it was the first visit to the museum and they enjoyed it very much.

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Heat illnessHeat stress can be caused by physical exertion outdoors in hot weather or working in hot, cramped work areas that have inadequate ventilation.

Heath illness occurs when the body cannot sufficiently cool itself : You absorb more heat from your environment than you can get rid of through perspiration or other cooling mechanisms. Factors that contribute to this include:

• Amount of air movement • Clothing • Humidity • Physical activity (metabolic heat load) • Radiant temperature of surroundings • Temperature

Heat illness covers a range of medical conditions that can arise when the body is unable to properly cope with working in heat. These conditions include:

• Fainting • Heat cramps • Heat exhaustion • Heat fatigue • Heat stroke (a life-threatening condition that requires immediate first aid and medical attention) • Rashes (also called prickly heat) • Worsening of pre-existing illnesses and conditions

Signs and symptoms of heat illness include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, cramps and heavy sweating. Clumsiness, collapse and convulsions may also be experienced as a result of heat illness. Tellingly, skin can become cold and clammy, despite the heat.

Workers with these signs or symptoms need to seek immediate medical attention.

One method for minimising the risk of heat illness is to modify workloads and work times. This may include:

• Arranging for more workers to do the job • Doing the work at a different location • Providing extra rest breaks in a cool area • Reducing time spent doing hot tasks, e.g. through job rotation • Rescheduling work so that heavy work and hot tasks are performed during the cooler part of the day • Using mechanical aids to reduce physical exertion • Wearing light clothing that still provides adequate protection

Other measures for preventing heat illness to also be considered include:

• Enabling workers to acclimatise • Keeping people away from hot processes • Providing cool drinking water near the work site – workers should be encouraged to stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water (about 200ml) every 15 – 20 minutes during hot weather • Providing first aid facilities and access to medical help • Providing personal protective equipment • Providing outdoor workers with protection against ultraviolet exposure, e.g. wide brim hat, sunscreen • Providing workers with information, instruction and training on how to recognise heat-related illness and appropriate first aid treatment • Providing adequate supervision of workers

WORKING IN HOT CONDITIONSMANAGING WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS

Heat stress and heat-related illnesses are serious and preventable. More than just ‘feeling off’, they can cause serious health issues, and in the case of heat stroke, can be fatal.


You might have seen them out and about, as they are crowd favourites at community events and gatherings across the State: St John’s vintage ambulances.

On 28 October, one vehicle of St John’s historic fleet could be seen in the beautiful McLaren Vale. Aged Care organisation Kalyra was celebrating their 125th anniversary, and St John was invited to attend the festivities both in Belair three weeks prior, and again in McLaren Vale.

The 1977 Em-Care turned many heads, which was also thanks to the crew of three: Former St John ambulance officers Maurie Denham, Wayne Jones and Colin Luders came dressed for the occasion, wearing original uniforms from their active years in the ambulance service and perfectly rounding off the historic display.

Colin was wearing an Officer ’s tunic uniform, which was worn from the 1940s onwards and is still worn for ceremonial occasions. Maurie was wearing a duty uniform, which was introduced around the 1980s and worn until the transition to green uniforms.

Colin has special ties to the six-wheeler: he actually drove the Em-Care Fleet 17 on duty when it was stationed at Modbury / Tea Tree Gully Station back in the 70s. The Em-Care served St John for a few years only - but around the clock - and was then bought by a Mr Shane Blitz from Victoria around 1981, who used it as a private vehicle for many years. In 2014, Mr Blitz donated the vehicle back to St John SA, where it was restored to its former beauty.

Above: Original equipment of the vintage ambulance, and driver Wayne Jones with Blackwood cadet Lillith, sharing knowledge about patient transport and care in the past.

Left: Bill Pavlik and Wayne Jones with the Holden Ambulance Panel Van, taken at the inaugural celebration of Holden’s Past, Present and Future at Elizabeth on 15 October.

Photo above, left to right: Colin, Maurie and Lillith with the 1977 Em-Care.

A very special thank you goes out to Harbourside Automotive & Marine in Port Adelaide, who for many years have been supporting St John with excellent services on our historical vehicles.

The eye-catching Em-Care not only attracted the crowd, but was also thoroughly inspected inside and out by the other St John members who attended the event.

VINTAGE ON THE ROAD


HISTORICALHAPPENINGS

Brian FotheringhamChairman of the St John Ambulance Historical Society in SA

There are strong links between the Police and St John Ambulance going back over many years. There were policemen and railway men in the fourth first aid class ever conducted by St John Association in South Australia in 1885. Some members of that class did not like the lecturer, Dr. Henry, and he in turn complained about them! Things improved after that, and in 1888 the tuition fee for police or railway men undertaking St John first aid courses was reduced from 5 shillings (50 cents) to one shilling and sixpence (15 cents). Further, police who passed the first aid exam were allowed to wear a cloth Maltese Cross badge on their uniform.

In May 1891, the St John Ambulance Association Centre Committee provided a box of bandages and a set of splints for a horse-drawn wagon the police were using as an ambulance. Also at this time (but not for much longer) the Commissioner of Police supplied a regular quota of police as pupils in St John Association first aid classes. As late as the outbreak of World War I (1914), the only ambulances in Adelaide were two horse-drawn ambulances run by the Police and another by the coach-building firm called Duncan and Fraser. In addition there was a series of litters (stretchers mounted on cart or bicycle wheels) in various places in the city. The Port Adelaide Council had 13 such litters. Two litters are currently on display in the St John Museum in Unley.

From 1922 the two ambulances (no longer horse-drawn) run by the Police were called “Civil Ambulances” after members of the public objected to the term Police Ambulance. St John volunteers regularly contributed as crew members on these vehicles. These two ambulances were not relinquished by the Police until 1954, when they became under the control of St John Ambulance in an agreement made four years earlier between the Chairman of the St John Council for SA, Edward Hayward and the State Government’s Chief Secretary, Lyell McEwin.

When, in 1936, the Chief Commissioner of the Brigade Overseas, Sir James Sleeman, visited Adelaide he was

pleased to see a 70-strong St John Division of Police. He wrote, “I have never seen a more alert and capable body of men”.

The illustration shows a St John parade along King William Street in 1937, featuring a newly formed Police Cadet Division, led by a drummer.

The links between St John and the Police have continued through to the present. Older readers may remember when former Police Commissioner, Brigadier John McKinna CMG, CBE, DSO, LVO, ED, KStJ, JP was President of the St John Council (now Board) for South Australia from 1984 to 1986. More recently former Police Commissioner David Hunt AO, CStJ, QPM, JP was Chairman of the Board from December 1990 until November 1996 when he took on the role of President, a position he held until November 2002. The present Chairman of the St John Board in South Australia is former Police Commissioner Mal Hyde AO APM CStJ and our Chief Executive Officer, Michael Cornish APM was previously the Officer in Charge of the Police Training Academy here in South Australia.

Reference: South Australians and St John Ambulance by Ian Howie-Willis. 1985.

Question: Back before World War I, police had a key to a box on two tramways poles in Adelaide. What was in those boxes?

Answer to the previous question: St John in Australia was granted the status of a Priory in 1946.

Illustrations from South Australians and St John Ambulance 1885 - 1985Left: Police cadets on parade; right: Sir James Sleeman

POLICE AND ST JOHN AMBULANCEIN SOUTH AUSTRALIA


On Saturday 11 November, a group of SES volunteers got a taste of what St John can do when it comes to casualty simulation: Their 24 hour emergency drill finale saw our volunteers perform in a mass casualty scenario, the aftermath of an earthquake. Over a dozen live casualties had to be located around the SES training area at Lonsdale in Adelaide’s south, which resembles an enchanted adventure playground for grown-ups.

NOT FOR THE FAINTHEARTEDST JOHN VOLUNTEERS BRINGING THEIR A-GAME IN CAS SIM

Real patient or not: Alan will take at least one set of observations!

Meet & greet with Minister for Emergency Services, Chris Picton

Training scenarios are a great way to learn, and the more realistic they are, the better they prepare for the real deal. The fake wounds prepared by St John’s talented Cas Sim artists will have you look twice - or faint, depending on how you can handle blood and bones...

Patient retrieval SES style through their obstacle course-like training area

While the majority of our volunteers acted as patients, a few St John responders performed triage and practiced their handover and patient assessment skills.

It was certainly an interesting experience to see the SES in action, and St John is looking forward to more joint exercises with fellow emergency services organisations, improving how we all work together.


A massive thanks to all our sponsors!

FUNDRAISING IN FULL SWINGST JOHN’S SECOND GOLF DAY RAISES NEARLY $20,000 FOR FIRST AID IN SCHOOLS

The sun was about to rise over the Grange Golf Club, but a dedicated team of St John staff and helpers was already busy setting up for a big day ahead.

On Friday 3 November, more than 80 golfers were up for an early start, with a 7am champagne breakfast kicking off St John’s Charity Golf Day 2017.

Now in its second year, our pinnacle fundraising event set out to raise money for our First Aid in Schools program with the support of event sponsor Bendigo Bank. Following months of planning and preparation, we had a lot on offer to entertain our guests and give them a reason to dig deep to support our great cause.

Breakfast sponsor DMV even brought their own balls - how many, that was the challenge for everyone to guess. The closest guess to the correct amount was rewarded with a prize: an iPhone 6SE.

Around the 18-hole course, golfers did not need to go hungry or thirsty: West End had stocked eskies with refreshments and Vili’s pie cart offered pies to recharge on energy. A different kind of boost (if not for putting precision than for morale) was available at FABAL Wines’ tasting table - a level of hospitality that was appreciated by the golfers.

The course also offered opportunities to win additional prizes or get ahead in the game: The Ray White team sponsored the Nearest to Pin hole, players could put cash towards their win at the Cheats hole to get their points reduced, Fox Creek Wines sponsored the Longest Drive, and Toyota had the ultimate on-course teaser: an eye-catching brand new CHR-Koba was waiting for a lucky person to hit a hole-in-one!

PwC were also on board again this year, supporting us in our fundraising quest through hole sponsorship. But

With six items in a live auction and more than 20 in a silent action, there were plenty of opportunities to spend money for a good cause

A broad selection of wines were available at an ubeatable price. The twist: they were incognito;

however, quality was guaranteed since they came from the vinyards of Accolade Wines, Amadio, Beresford, FABAL Wines, Kellermeister Shaw &

Smith, The Other Wine Co. and Vinpac

the support of our generous partners did not end on course: Openbook Howden took care of all our printing requirements for marketing collateral, programs and golf course signage.

In the live auction, bidding was keen with many exclusive prizes up for grabs, including an 18-seat Corporate Suite for a BBL Strikers game this summer, kindly donated by Adelaide Oval. Another lucky bidder can take three of their mates to an AFL game in style, thanks to Telstra contributing four tickets to their corporate box which includes catering.

DMV showed that they are up for adventures, sponsoring a V8 driving experience, and Fox Creek Wines, who provided the wine for lunch, also donated an Ultimate McLaren Vale Getaway.

With simple too many items to list, we thank our remaining sponsors who contributed to our successful auctions: NewsCorp Australia, Lagrou Partners, Stamford Grand Glenelg, Stryker, Hahndorf Resort, Beerenberg, Barbeques Galore Mile End, The Good Guys, Toyota, Seppeltsfield, K1 by Geoff Hardy, Holiday Inn

Channel 7’s Theo Doropoulos led through

the lunchtime auction and interviewed St John’s own

Aiden D’Agostino about the value of teaching

young kids First Aid

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A massive thanks to all our sponsors!

Plenty of laughs on and off the course: With

wine tasting, a pie cart, opportunities to legally

cheat and even the chance to win a Toyota

CHR-Koba, the spirits were high on Golf Day

Express Adelaide City Centre, Adelaide Zoo, Coopers, Beresford and the Grange Golf Club, as well as Stratco.

Last year ’s winning team Toyota defended their title, taking first place by only half a score. Openbook Howden came close second as the 1st Runner Up, 2nd Runner up was PwC.

With even more activities, more sponsors and more players than last year, Golf Day 2017 delivered what it set out to do, raising nearly $20,000 dollars for our First Aid in Schools program.

All in all, the day was a great success for St John and our participants and sponsors are already looking forward to next year.

Friday 3 November, 7am: The big day has finally come and the Golf Day team is ready to welcome 2017’s players


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5 tips for healthy heart eatingYes, it’s important to eat less salt, fat and refined carbohydrates, but how do you actually do it?The trick is to switch your focus from nutrients to the foods that make up your whole diet. Heart-healthy eating is based on a combination of foods, chosen regularly, over time. For example, the make-up of your weekly shopping list should consist mostly of foods that follow five basic principles.

If you do this, you’ll be eating a heart-healthy diet without worrying too much about nutrients. And remember, how you prepare any of these foods also makes a big difference to whether they’re heart healthy.

Plenty of fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cerealsEating vegetables and fruits is consistently linked to healthier hearts. Research shows that higher intakes of vegetables and fruits can help lower your risk of heart disease. Try filling half your main meal plate with vegetables, and aiming to include vegetables at other meal and snack times.Eating wholegrains can have a positive impact too. The term ‘grains’ usually refers to wheat, corn, rice, barley, oats, rye, millet, quinoa and similar foods. Eating more wholegrains means choosing brown rice rather than white, eating wholemeal pasta, grained bread and oats.

Eat a variety of healthy proteinsNot all animal proteins are created equal. Choose fish, lean cuts of meat and poultry without skin and avoid processed and deli meats like sausages and salami. The can help reduce the total saturated fat and salt content in your diet.Legumes (e.g. lentils, beans, chickpeas), nuts and seeds are good sources of plant proteins, high in fibre and are healthy. But beware of canned legumes and roasted nuts and seeds. This adds extra salt and fat to your diet. Choose low salt legumes (if you buy them in cans) and unroasted and unsalted nuts and seeds.

Reduced fat dairyUnflavoured, reduced fat dairy foods are good sources of protein and calcium. Eating reduced fat unflavoured milk, yoghurt and cheese, as part of a healthy eating pattern, can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.

Healthy fatsSteering clear of bad fats such as trans and saturated fats is a lot easier to do when you focus on foods that have good fats. These include nuts (unsalted or roasted), seeds such as linseed, chia or sesame, avocados, and cooking oils made from plants or seeds like olive, canola, peanut, sunflower, soybean, rice bran, sesame and safflower. Eating margarines based on olive, canola, peanut and sunflower oil is better than eating butter. Because unlike butter they’re low in saturated and trans fats.

Herbs and spices Now, for the last piece of the pie. If you eat a diet using the above principles, it’s naturally low in refined carbs, saturated fats and salt. So be careful how much salt you add to food you prepare yourself. One way around this is to use herbs and spices to flavour dishes.

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Have you ever considered what it takes to live to the ripe old age of 100? Good genes…. A healthy lifestyle…. Mere luck?

Researchers have discovered particular locations throughout the world where people live remarkably long lives called ‘Blue Zones’.

Essentially, these Blue Zones are areas where people commonly live to be 100 years old. The rate of centenarians in these locations may be up to five times that of Australia! They also have lower rates of dementia and less chance of developing lifestyle-related diseases. These regions include Loma Linda in California USA, Nicoya in Costa Rica, Sardinia in Italy, Ikaria in Greece and Okinawa in Japan.

“What are their secrets?” you ask. Well, look no further – below are some common lifestyle features of these locations which may just be (some) of the secrets to longevity.

Incidental exercise – Inhabitants of ‘Blue Zones’ are on the move regularly. They don’t do structured exercise like your weekly pump class, but live naturally active lifestyles.

Purpose – They know their broader reason for each day or their ‘why’.

Stress Less – These people incorporate routines to reduce stress in their daily lives.

Don’t overeat – The ‘80% rule’ is a common mantra, whereby people are encouraged to stop eating once they’re 80% full to ensure they don’t overeat.

Plant-based diets – Plant based diets (not plant only diets) are a founding feature. Think fruit, veggies, wholegrains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Meat is eaten much less often compared to a typical western diet, but nonetheless is included in small quantities, and processed foods are absent.

Sensible alcohol consumption – Particularly moderate consumption of red wine shared amongst family and friends and perhaps with food.

Community – They belong to a community, typically one that is faith-based.

Family first – They are involved in their parents’, children’s and partners’ lives.

Social – Last but not least, residents of these regions have strong social connections which support healthy behaviours.

How many of these do you think you’d tick off right now? Take a page out of the Blue Zone playbook and implement some of these healthy habits into your life. You never know, it might add a few years onto your lifespan!

Secrets to longevity..?


Membership and promotion within the Order of St Johnrecognises outstanding contribution to the Order andSt John Ambulance Australia.

Membership is a great honour sanctioned by the Governor-General on behalf of the Order’s Sovereign Head, The Queen, and is awarded or service rendered to the Order and its objects and purposes.

Each nominee is considered on individual merit, with established criteria for admissions and promotions as set out in the guidelines.

For nominations to be successful, there must be clear testimony of notable service, demonstration of achievement and subsequent impact upon the organisation and/or community.

Ingredients4 corn on cob, husks removed2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon caster sugarBlack pepper, to season1 large ripe avocado, peeled and chopped1 x 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 100g baby rocket leaves

Method1. Remove any fine silks and husk still on the corn cobs. Wash them well and individually wrap them loosely in plastic wrap. Place into the microwave turntable in a single layer and microwave for 3 minutes on high. Turn the corn over and microwave a further 2-3 minutes on high, or until corn is bright yellow in colour and kernels are just tender. Carefully remove the wrap and set corn aside to cool for 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar and freshly ground black pepper together in a medium size bowl. Cut the kernels from the cob and while they are still warm, add the kernels to the dressing. Stir to coat. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.

3. Add the avocado, chickpeas and rocket. Toss gently to coat. Serve with fish or lean chicken or lamb.

Tip: It is important to unwrap the corn as soon as possible once cooked, as this prevents the corn from overcooking.

Corn, avocado and chickpea salad

Nominations which do not substantiate achievement against criteria cannot be considered. It is therefore imperative nominations are wellcrafted and contain clear supporting evidence. Promotion within the Order will be for achievement and leadership, and is awarded only where the nominee has made significant achievement over and above the original admission or promotion.

If you believe a St John member deserves this honour:

1. View - Guidelines for Formal Service Recognition

2. Complete - Recommendation for Admission to orPromotion within the Order form.

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THE ORDER OF ST JOHNADMISSIONS & PROMOTIONS 2018 - NOW IS THE TIME TO NOMINATE MEMBERS!

All forms are accessible via members.stjohn.org.au Member Connect (username: onestjohn, password: member).

Go to Browse Resources>General>Awards and Recognition>Forms

Other forms on this site include the Priory Vote of Thanks form.


The Priory Vote of Thanks recognises outstanding achievement or contribution to the work of St John Ambulance Australia by a non-member or organisation. This letter is awarded by the Prior and Chancellor.Recommendations for the Priory Vote of Thanks should be submitted in confidence on the ‘Priory Vote of Thanks’ form.

Completed forms must be received by 5pm Friday 12 January 2018, marked confidential, via [email protected] or addressed to:CEO Office, St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc85 Edmund Avenue UNLEY SA 5061

THE PRIORY VOTE OF THANKSFOR NON-MEMBERS / ORGANISATIONS

PROMOTED TO KNIGHT OF GRACEGlen Brewer

PROMOTED TO OFFICERPaul Carden

ADMITTED AS MEMBERRobert DaleMathew ParkerDawn RobertsonJacqueline Victory

PRIORY PROMOTIONS 2017CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS

Dear all

It is our sad duty to advise you of the passing of Trevor Menadue, Divisional Superintendent of Noarlunga Adult Division and Commercial Trainer. Trevor joined Noarlunga Division in 2012, after transferring from St John NSW (Sutherland), which he joined in 2010. During his time with St John SA Trevor willingly took on key leadership responsibilities, very competently fulfilling the Volunteer roles of Sergeant, OAC, Divisional Superintendent of Noarlunga Adult Division and he also provided ongoing support to Noarlunga Cadet Division. In 2013 Trevor also took up the position of Divisional Training Officer.

Trevor has also been a valued member of the Commercial Training team and worked closely with new trainers and those learning to deliver various courses. Trevor was known for his lovely calm personality and was always a pleasure to have in the classroom.

We applaud Trevor for his courageous efforts and thank him for the inspirational leadership he has provided for Noarlunga Division and Commercial Training during what have been very taxing times for him personally. His loss will be felt deeply.

We offer our sincere condolences to Trevor’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Vale Trevor Menadue

Michael Cornish Noel HenderChief Executive officer Outbound Commissioner

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Selection of December 2017 events:

1 Christies Bch Blue Light Bounds & Sounds

1 International Day of People with Disability

1 Barossa Christmas Parade

1 Blackwood Christmas Pageant

2 Port Pirie Christmas Pageant & Christmas

3 Pacific School Games Opening Ceremony

5 Better Places Stronger Communities

8 A Day on the Green - Leconfield

10 Waikerie Carols by Candlelight

22 Cricket Big Bash League

Selection of January 2018 events:

Events Calendar

Merry Chris tmas

1 Adelaide’s New Year ’s Eve

9 Cricket Women’s Big Bash League

14 Tour Down Under 2018 People’s Choice

20 Adelaide Pongal 2018 (Harvest Festival)

23 Foo Fighters

26 Fleurieu Campdraft

26 Australia Day Bush Fair

26 Port Lincoln Sporting Car Club

26 Nine News Jetty to Jetty 2018

27 Compass Cup

and a very happy 2018!

VOLUNTEER RECRUITING STATS

Month

September

O ctober

November

Attended Information Session at State Office

19

17

N/A

New Members

28 (13 Adults / 15 Cadet / 0 Community Care)



Total Members

Adults716

Cadets and Juniors601

Community Care436

Enquiries

90

66

71

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