St John Ambulance Australia

Annual Report 2010

St John Ambulance Australia

Annual Report 2010

for 12 months ending 31 December 2010

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St John is a charity in the Australian community working for the Service of Humanity.

Our vision for the future, whether acting alone or in partnership with others, is the provision of charitable and humanitarian services to individuals, groups and organisations.

Our relief work for persons in sickness, distress, suffering or dangerrecognises no barrier of race, colour or creed.

Funds raised for the services St John provides are a means for achieving our overall humanitarian objectives.

Fundraising is not, nor will be allowed to become, an end in itself. St John takes pride in its volunteer ethos, its ethical standards and its independence.

These together provide the firm foundation on which St John determines the best means of achieving the objectives to which it is dedicated.

Our Values

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The National Board v

Chancellor 1

Finance 4

Training 5

First Aid Services 7

Community Care 9

Ophthalmic 11

Australian Youth Council 13

Historical Society 15

National Office 16

St John around Australia

Australian Capital Territory 18

New South Wales 19

Northern Territory 20

Queensland 21

South Australia 22

Tasmania 23

Victoria 24

Western Australia 25

Appendices

1. The Most Venerable Order of the

Hospital of St John of Jerusalem 27

2. Priory in Australia 27

3. Admissions and Promotions 28

4. Priory Votes of Thanks 30

5. Competitions and Awards 31

6. Obituary 32

7. Priory Chapter 33

8. National Committees and Office Holders 37

9. Finances 40

National contact directory 64

Contents

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Our Mission

The encouragement and promotion of all work of humanity andcharity for the relief of persons in sickness, distress, suffering or danger, without distinction of race, class or creed.

Our Goals

We will:

1 Make first aid a part of everybody’s life.

2 Be the leading provider of first aid services, training and products.

3 Provide first aid related services which build community and individual resilience.

4 Provide highly accessible and effective ambulance services where contracted by Government.

Our Strategies

We will follow the endorsed One St John Policies and Standards,and in particular:

1. Ensure our people are well trained and treated with professionalismand respect.

2. Ensure long term financial sustainability by growing revenue and managing costs.

3. Employ contemporary professional principles in governance and management.

4. Continue to strengthen the St John brand.

5. Deliver quality products and services to meet customer and stakeholder needs.

6. Support The Order of St John and collaborate with other St John entities.

National Board(left to right) The Honourable Peter Collins, AM, QC (New South Wales), Professor Paul Arbon, AM (Chief Commissioner), Peter Cudlipp (Chair, Victoria), Dr Michael Campion (Hospitaller), Greg Melick, AM, RFD, CS (Chair, Tasmania), Gerard King (Chair, Western Australia), Dr Neil Conn, AO (Chancellor), Sally Hasler (Chair, Community Care), Mark Compton, AM (Receiver General), Glen Brewer, (Chair, South Australia), Associate Professor Peter Warfe, CSC (Director of Training),Michael Mooney (Chair, Northern Territory), Amy Winner (Chair, Australian Youth Council), Col. John R Quantrill (Retd) (Chair, Australian Capital Territory), Peter LeCornu, (Chief Executive Officer),Dr Vlas Efstathis, OAM (Chair, Queensland).

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Strengthening the federationIt sometimes comes as a surprise to outside observers to learn that St John Ambulance Australia is not a singlecorporate entity with branches in every State and Territory,but is instead a federation of largely autonomousassociations and companies which choose to operateunder the common banner of St John.

The fact that it presents so well as a national entity in anAnnual Report like this is a considerable tribute to thegoodwill and devotion of St John staff and volunteers right across Australia.

There is obviously more to it than that. For a federation like ours to prosper there has to be general agreement —periodically refreshed — on the ground-rules andprocesses governing the work we do, the treatment of our members, the way St John is organised and theguardianship of our brand.

At the time I reported last year, the national board had just concluded the first stage of a review which settledtwenty-two national standards and policies. These havebeen well-accepted and applied throughout Australia.

During 2010 progress continued on the development ofsupplementary guidelines which will detail the interpretationand practical application of each standard or policy. Thefull set of guidelines will be completed early in 2011.

The Lord Prior, Professor Anthony Mellowswith five past Administrators of the NorthernTerritory (including Dr Neil Conn, Chancellor)at a St John NT Investiture, GovernmentHouse, Darwin, May 2010. Left to right:Chancellor Neil Conn AO KStJ, Mr AustinAsche AC QC KStJ, the currentAdministrator His Honour Mr Tom PaulingAO QC KStJ, Lord Prior, Professor AnthonyMellows OBE TD KStJ, Mr Ted Egan AOKStJ, and Mr John Anictomatis AO.

With these robust foundations in place, the national boardturned next to the essential questions of:

• what we should be doing,

• how we should be doing it, and

• who is to be responsible for making it happen.

On the first question, the board resolved in September to adopt, under the umbrella of The Humanitarian Missionof The Order, four Goals in Australia:

• Make first aid a part of everybody’s life;

• Be the leading provider of first aid services, training and products;

• Provide first aid related services which build communityand individual resilience; and

• Provide highly accessible and effective ambulanceservices where contracted by Government.

The vital aspect of this statement is the way it hassharpened our focus on first aid, including first aid-related services.

There has been a similar outcome on the second question— ‘how to deliver’. The national board has accepted a setof six Strategic Principles, distilled by the Chief ExecutivesCommittee from the plans and processes followed withinthe State and Territory organisations. I am confident that alljurisdictions are moving towards following these principlesand thereby applying best practice everywhere, to theultimate benefit of the entire federation.

The statement of the four Goals has also helped us tohighlight State and Territory responsibility for the actualdelivery of St John’s services to the community.

Chancellor

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With the essential role of State and Territory bodiesclarified in this way, much of the question ‘who is to beresponsible’ was answered. It remained only to assigntasks to the national body at the centre of the federation.

This was achieved with agreement on Our One St JohnStrategies for St John Ambulance Australia Incorporated,a list of eight tasks to be performed by, or directed from,our national body based in Canberra.

These tasks range from ensuring that valuable informationis shared across St John, through elevating our nationalprofile by coordinated marketing, to managingmembership and awards within The Most Venerable Order.

The pieces now fit together in a binding statement ofStrategic Direction 2010, comprising:

• The Humanitarian Mission of The Order

• Our Goals in Australia

• Our Strategic Principles

• Our One St John Strategies.

I do not propose to review progress on each of thesefronts, since achievement of our Goals and the applicationof our Strategic Principles is covered by the reports fromindividual State and Territory organisations. These aresupplemented by reports provided by our Priory Officerslater in this Annual Report. Likewise, work done withineach of our eight One St John Strategies is reported onsystematically by our national CEO.

From the national vantage point I would, however, single out for special mention the following examples of collaborative achievement within the federation:

• During the year, the National Business Centre wasclosed. The National Product Sourcing Unit within the national office was established to source first aidcomponents and kits from the best possible sources.

• The National Commercial Development Group was very active during 2010 in rationalising the first aid kitsand products sold by St John in Australia.

• In June, the Board agreed that the constitutions for all St John State/Territory and national organisationsshould contain a minimum agreed set of eighteen rules,with further work to be undertaken on the wording formodel rules. It further agreed that all St JohnState/Territory/national organisations would considerbecoming companies limited by guarantee, and that a licensing deed would be developed covering therelationship between each State/Territory body and the national organisation.

• The St John National Conference, held in June inVictoria, was again a highpoint of the year. It was verywell attended by members from all over Australia, witha wide range of sessions providing a diverse programthat catered for the interests of all.

• And what are we worth? During 2010, wecommissioned Access Economics to analyse andestimate St John’s economic contribution to theAustralian community. The study valued the first aid and associated wellbeing services provided by St JohnAmbulance Australia at more than $368 million a year.

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Our national CEO is to be congratulated for the significantsuccesses he and his staff have chalked up during 2010,including:

• Regular distribution of the newsletters Disperse, Fire Up!, Chief Commissioners News, CC Broadcast(the Community Care newsletter) and News from theNational Board, with increasing use being made ofweb-based communication and document-sharingtools.

• Three iPhone first aid applications developed andreleased, with over 20,000 downloads in 2010 andseveral industry awards earned.

• Successful implementation of the ‘First Aid for Carers’program, funded by the Australian Government andproviding first aid training to 1000 carers.

• The CEO’s active participation in the Asia/PacificRegional meeting in Malaysia in September 2010, aswell as his typically valuable contributions to severalSteering Committee working parties.

As Chancellor, I continued to serve as a member of the Steering Committee of Grand Council, attendingmeetings in London in February, July and November andin Christchurch in May 2010. At the invitation of the LordPrior, I presented a paper to the Steering Committee onThe Order’s logo and related issues and, to Grand Councilin Christchurch, a paper on leadership of a federation(which he insisted should retain its working title — ‘herdingcats’!). I also moderated, in the absence of Professor John Stopford, a plenary session of Grand Council on ‘Common Look and Feel’. In June 2011 I will besucceeded on the Steering Committee by the Prior of South Africa.

One of the great benefits of active service on the SteeringCommittee has been the opportunity it has provided toencourage the most senior members of The Order to visitSt John Australia. In May I accompanied the Lord Prior,Professor Tony Mellows, on official visits to Hobart,Adelaide and Darwin, completing a program of visits to all State and Territory jurisdictions he had commenced ayear earlier. The Prelate, The Right Reverend Jack Nicholls,visited Perth and Sydney in May 2010 prior to the GrandCouncil meeting in New Zealand. And we welcomed The Order Hospitaller, Dr John Talbot, to Sydney andMelbourne in June 2010. Each of our senior visitors made a great impact on the St John Australia staff and volunteers they met during their visits, and I know they returned to the UK with favourable and lastingimpressions of us.

As the year ended, St John was the beneficiary of asingular act of great generosity —The Harper FamilyEndowment Scholarship.

Mr and Mrs Peter Harper established the Scholarship,worth up to $20,000 per year, in December 2010. This will provide an opportunity for a committed individual tomake a continuing contribution to St John AmbulanceAustralia through enhanced managerial, professional ororganisational skills. Applications will be sought for the first of these Scholarships in early 2011. St John Australiawill benefit from the Harpers’ foresight and generosity formany years to come.

It is safe to say that many of our achievements in 2010(and I have touched on only a few) would not have beenpossible without the active assistance and cooperation of St John members throughout our organisation.

I express my gratitude to our Prior, Her Excellency MsQuentin Bryce AC, to our Patron, Mr Michael Bryce AMAE, and to each of our Deputy Priors in the States and the Northern Territory for their staunch support.

To the eight State and Territory chairs and six PrioryOfficers who join me on the national board, I say thankyou for your wisdom, patience and perseverance. Theexpert support of the CEOs in all jurisdictions is gratefullyacknowledged. We have achieved a great deal togetherand there is more to come. Special thanks are due toMichael Compton, who retired during the year asAustralian Youth Council chair, and a warm welcome is extended to his successor, Amy Winner.

We all owe a great deal to our national CEO, Peter LeCornu, and to his small but dedicated staff. In focussingon the spectacular events and big duties, we sometimesoverlook the very important part played by them inmeeting our national needs.

And as always and above all, I pay tribute to thevolunteers who are the very lifeblood of St John Australia.Whether they are tending to a dehydrated marathonrunner, or sterilizing a cut in a flood zone, or any of themyriad other duties they perform, they are our public face and we are immensely proud of them.

Neil Conn Chancellor

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I am delighted to present the financial report (andassociated statements) for St John Ambulance AustraliaIncorporated for the year ending 31 December 2010. The total revenue for the year was $8.3m. The revenuesources include funding for the National Office from Statesand Territories, the National Business Centre (NBC) andthe newly formed National Product Sourcing Unit (NPSU).The net result for the entity for the year was a surplus of $1.4m.

As previously advised to members, the board took the decision to cease operating the NBC in 2010. Asignificant provision was made in 2009’s accounts to accommodate any costs associated with the closedown operation. I am pleased to say that due to excellentmanagement and support from states and territories toclear stock from the NBC, we were able to write backapproximately $1.1m of the $2.74m provision.

Funding for the National Office was again provided bystates and territories in accordance with an agreed formulaafter a detailed budget was approved by the nationalboard. Through ongoing prudent financial managementthe National Office finished the year with a surplus of approximately $130,000. The board resolved todistribute this surplus back to states and territories.

After a review of the NBC operations, and determining thebest support for states and territories to market and sellfirst aid kits and products, the NPSU was formed in 2010.The NPSU sources kits from suppliers at the best possibleprice while maintaining quality and also managing invoicingand debt collection for national training customers. TheNPSU had a very successful year and achieved excellentprices on the kits for states and territories.

As at 31st December 2010 the total value of the managedinvestments held by the national entity stands at $7.99m— an increase of $345,000 from last year. Regular reviewsof the portfolio and investment strategy were undertakenin 2010 with the Shadforth Financial Group, the Prioryinvestment advisors. An investment sub-committeeevaluated both the performance of the Priory investmentadvisors and the investment guidelines and newinvestment targets have now been set for 2011.

In 2010 the Risk and Compliance Committee had a strongfocus on risk and reviewed the risk policies as well as therisk registers of the state and territory offices. Risk analysiswill continue to be a major focus of the Risk andCompliance Committee throughout 2011.

Some of the national office and ACT staff participated in a driver training program conducted by our motor vehicleinsurers QBE. QBE are keen to arrange further training,and discussions are underway in the other states toparticipate in the national motor vehicle insuranceprogram. Claims in this area remain at a high level and we are attempting to reduce this area of expense throughbetter education and awareness.

Throughout the year St John Ambulance was againrepresented at the Charities Consultative Committee andthere was considerable discussion on a new system ofregulation for the not-for-profit sector, such as a CharitiesCommission. St John is keeping a close watch ondevelopments in the area of regulation of not-for-profitentities and has made submissions to governmentagencies on this issue.

As the year is being reviewed, I extend my sincere thanksto all of those who have worked so hard for St John and the community in a wide range of roles. I thank ourChancellor and my colleague directors for their unfailingsupport during the year. I acknowledge and sincerelythank the members of the Risk and ComplianceCommittee for their diligence, commitment, hard work and camaraderie during this past year. Also my thanks goto our national CEO Peter LeCornu and Finance ManagerAmanda Power and the team in the national office for theirguidance and great support during the year. Finally to all ofour wonderful members, be they volunteers or staff, thankyou all for your great contribution to making Australia a better and safer place by promoting and carrying out the work of our great Order.

Mark R Compton AM KStJReceiver General

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In 2010, St John Ambulance Australia experiencedanother successful year in training. There have been anumber of new initiatives including First Aid for Carers and the development and implementation of the newCertificate IV in Training and Assessment. St John hasequipped so many Australians with vital first aid skillsindicated by more than 442,244 certificates issued this year.

First Aid for CarersIn 2009, St John Ambulance Australia successfullysecured a partnership with the Federal Department ofHealth and Ageing to develop and rollout the First Aid for Carers program. The First Aid for Carers course wasdesigned specifically for people caring for elderly relativesor friends, and focuses on teaching first aid based on theneeds of carers. This course enables carers to effectivelydeliver first aid should they ever need it in their caring role.

The implementation of the carers program in 2010received very positive feedback from participating carers.There are ongoing opportunities for funding whereState/Territory officers appropriate Commonwealth centresdirectly. Close to 1000 people were trained acrossAustralia. While the number of people trained was lowerthan anticipated, there were a number of peripheralbenefits for the organisation as a result of the program.This included income as a result of kit sales and otherequipment, and increased awareness of St John and the services we provide to the community.

International relationshipsIn May 2010, Errol Carey (CEO, St John Queensland),Steve Dean (previous Executive Officer, Training (Qld)) andStephen Van Gerwen (National Training Manager) spent aweek with St John in New Zealand. The trip was a greatsuccess and provided an opportunity for the exploration of training initiatives that are taking place in New Zealand.The trip strengthened our relationship with St John NewZealand and establishes further collaborative opportunitiesfor the future.

Audit of Certificate IV in Trainingand AssessmentThe National Quality Council ran an audit in June 2010 onSt John’s course material and resources for the delivery of Certificate IV in Training Assessment. A written reportwas presented at the conclusion of the audit and St Johnwas given a clear ‘tick of approval’ for their work on thiscourse. Comment was made of the high standards set by the resources and course materials that St John has developed.

Development of the newCertificate IV in Training andAssessmentThe National Quality Council endorsed changes to thetraining package for the Certificate IV in Training andAssessment course. The new qualification is consideredequivalent to the TAA course taught previously by St John.The main difference between the old TAA40104qualification and the new TAE40110 qualification is: theprevious qualification (TAA40104) contained 14 units that concentrated on training, development, assessment,validation and the learning environment. The newTAE40110 qualification contains 10 streamlined units in which elements of the environment units have beenmerged with others to produce a more simplified course structure.

The high quality of resources that St John providescontinued with the development of an assessment guide,facilitator guide, student guide and student portfolio —these were updated to reflect those changes. The newpackage was placed onto St John’s scope and continuesto be delivered by our Trainers.

Development of Certificate III inNon-Emergency PatientTransport CourseIn 2010, St John Ambulance developed a Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport. This course wasdesigned for use by jurisdictions that provide PatientTransport Services as part of their commercial business.The officers working in this area may complete a courseand receive a formal qualification for the training theyundertake. Volunteers in the organisation may alsoundergo the training where non-emergency patienttransport may be undertaken from major events. Thecourse was approved and subsequently included on our scope of registration.

National Assessments GroupThe National Assessments Group was formed as a sub-committee of the National Training Quality Committee. The National Assessments group was tasked withdeveloping a national set of assessment resources for all nationally accredited training courses conducted in St John. The validation process was completed and willensure the highest level of assessment in all jurisdictions.This resource will be available to all trainers in 2011.

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Management/Leadership TrainingSt John continued to deliver management and leadershiptraining programs for the benefit of the volunteers.Courses that lead to the Certificate IV and Diploma inManagement were delivered in all jurisdictions. State-based leadership programs, building on the success of theChancellor’s Leadership Development Program, have beenimplemented in the ACT, Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia,Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales.

Quality Training Australian Quality Training Framework audits were carriedout in all States and Territories in 2010. The results indicatethat there has been an overall improvement in the qualityof training practices, record-keeping and complianceacross the country. I congratulate those who have madethese continuous improvements to ensure St John retainsits high quality training.

House of RepresentativesStanding Committee on Healthand AgeingThe House of Representatives Standing Committee onHealth and Ageing conducted a roundtable forum onburns prevention in Canberra, on 1 February 2010. St John Ambulance Australia was represented by Stephenvan Gerwen (National Training Manager) and ProfessorRoy Kimble (Paediatric Burns Specialist) along withrepresentatives of other organisations. St John Ambulancewas invited to attend the forum and was the only first aidprovider present. The Standing Committee handed downits finding and made recommendations to the FederalGovernment which have been published. Recommendation12 from the final report states ‘The committeerecommends that the Federal Government investigateways to ensure that more Australians benefit from first aidtraining’. This recommendation supports St John’s notionthat every household should have a trained first aider.

ILCOR ChangesThe Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) approvedsome changes to the Resuscitation Guidelines inNovember 2010. St John was the first training provider toupdate courses to reflect minor changes approved by theARC. Our training and publication materials were revisedto reflect these changes and to ensure that our trainers are well-equipped with the information they need.

Thank you to the State/Territory training managers and the State/Territory Chairs of Training for their ongoingcontribution and hard work on behalf of St John. Thankyou also to all the St John trainers across Australia whoensure that St John’s reputation as the leader in first aidtraining is maintained.

A special thank you to Stephen van Gerwen NationalTraining Manager who left in October to take a seniorposition within the ambulance service in St JohnAmbulance Northern Territory. Thank you also to ChristineBarber who also left in October 2010, for her excellentcontribution to St John as project manager of ProjectHeartStart, an outstanding health initiative project, whichhas seen over 300 public access defibrillators installedacross Australia. Thank you to Fairlie Crozier and Peter LeCornu for their support, particularly in the last three months of the year.

Professor Peter Warfe, CSC, KStJDirector of Training

NSW 65,597 80,692VIC 40,732 67,480QLD 35,638 61,451WA 51,592 145,633SA 32,746 46,512TAS 8907 21,095NT 7380 9,160ACT 7869 10,221

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• 2.013% of the Australian population weretrained in First Aid by St John Ambulance

• 1,688 trainers provided training

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It is with a great sense of achievement, and somesadness, that I write my final report as Chief Commissioner.When I end my term in June 2011 I will have been in therole for nine years and during that time there has been agreat deal of change. Although the purpose of this reportis to summarise the principal activities of the Branchthroughout 2010, I will begin with a short overview ofsome of the important changes over the past nine years.

Most importantly, the senior officers of the Branch havesuccessfully transformed St John First Aid Services into a modern, relevant and well-governed clinical andemergency service. Many small projects supported bynumerous committees and task groups have contributedto this transformation. Projects such as the review of theuniform, the development of clinical practice guidelines,the introduction of incident command principles, andlobbying for support from government have all contributedto the excellent position of the organisation today. I havelisted below some of the changes that continue to impacton the development of the Branch.

A more flexible approach to volunteering in St John hasbeen created. This is particularly evident in First AidServices. For us to remain a vibrant, professional andcontemporary volunteering organisation we need to have a supportive and engaging environment.

For over 100 years Cadets have been a feature of St John in Australia. We have always known that theCadet program is good for young people — it providesthem with unique challenges and experiences. In recentyears we have introduced the Youth Development Skills

and Attributes to better capture and communicate thebenefits of being a Cadet. All Cadet course content now incorporates those Skills and Attributes.

Eligibility for the Service Medal of The Order has now been extended to a greater range of St John volunteers to include those who play roles ‘behind the scenes’. This commendation is available to the entire organisation— not only for members who volunteer in First AidServices activities. These initiatives are in keeping with the view that recognition is an important part of a healthyvolunteer culture.

We have adopted a national Clinical AccreditationFramework for all members (including Cadets) who deliver patient care through First Aid Services, as well as a national Scope of Practice and Clinical PracticeGuidelines for Health Professionals. These initiatives helpto ensure that our clinical practice is safe and effective.

In 2010 there was a strong focus on improving theguidelines that determine how First Aid Services aredelivered by St John. These guidelines address areasincluding clinical accreditation, managing patient records,the appointment of officers, uniforms and safe residential activities.

The adoption of national registration for health practitionersis particularly helpful to St John. It has simplified the cross-border deployment of medical practitioners and nurses for events and during emergencies. St John has a proudhistory of providing cross-border support to our fellowmembers particularly during major emergencies and times of crises.

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A number of states have benefited from a national cacheof radio communications equipment donated to St John.Over 200 portable radios and a number of repeaters wererolled out in 2010.

St John has been a key player in the development,delivery and success of the Volunteer Leadership Program.This was hosted by the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department at their Australian EmergencyManagement Institute (AEMI) at Mt Macedon in Victoria. Inaddition to having a number of St John members as partof the teaching faculty, nine members also participated inthe program this year. The highlight of the program was its multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional elements.

St John featured heavily in the inaugural Mass GatheringMasterclass hosted by Flinders University in April. AlanEade (Chief Professional Officer) and Jamie Ranse (ChiefNursing Officer) joined me on the class faculty, and anumber of St John members participated in the class.

From June 2011 Alan Eade, currently Chief ProfessionalOfficer, will become Chief Commissioner. Alan has provedto be a highly effective member of the national team and I wish him every success in his new role.

I have a long list of National Staff and national officeholders to thank for their support over the past nine years.Thank you: Helen Banu Lawrence, Kieran Brown, StephenCarter, Michael Compton, Neil Conn, Belinda Ding, Alan Eade, Len Fiori, Sally Hasler, Peter LeCornu, PeterLorimer, Fin Macneil, Villis Marshall, Paul Middleton,Margaret Morton, Stephen Miller, Jamie Ranse, EmmaRobertson, David Templeman, Jeffrey Williams, AmyWinner and Kathryn Zeitz

Finally, thank you to all of the St John members who workso tirelessly to support the Australian community. You areall to be commended.

Paul Arbon, AM, KStJChief Commissioner

• 16,689 volunteers — includes 561Juniors and 3318 Cadets

• 1,028,514 hours of service provided• 324,303 training hours provided• 22,278 events attended• 52,100 casualties treated• 1379 Preliminary First Aiders• 2542 First Aiders• 3082 First Responders• 359 Advanced Responders• 748 Health Care Professionals

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Thanks to the hard work and commitment of so manyvolunteers, I am pleased to highlight the achievements of Community Care during 2010.

St John Community Care continues to deliver much-needed services across Australia. Community Carecomprises many different programs operating within eachState and Territory. At the national level Community Care is united under its mission to deliver responsive volunteerprograms which foster personal independence andresilience. This mission is realised every day as localvolunteers provide assistance and support to so many—the elderly man using the transport service to do hisweekly shop, the hospital patient whose day is muchbrighter after a friendly visitor, the school student whomanaged to read the entire book with some helpfulassistance, and the lady living alone at home withdementia who relies on her weekly visit. The challenge forCommunity Care is to ensure these programs are providedwith the right level of guidance, support and resources to ensure the highest outcome for the community.

Internal collaborationAfter an important year of planning in 2009, the NationalCommunity Care group focused on building internalcollaboration across Community Care and other areas of St John. The new and revitalised Community Carenewsletter CC Broadcast provides important informationto Community Care managers and volunteers. Thanks to Fairlie Crozier, the National Volunteer DevelopmentManager, there is also a fantastic new section of theCommunity Care website for coordinators and managers.This site aims to provide and share information andresources across State and Territory borders. This isparticularly important as we try to work ‘smarter’ byavoiding duplication.

Young people in Community CareThe National Community Care group also enjoyed workingin collaboration with the Australian Youth Council with the aim to increase the proportion of young volunteers inCommunity Care. Community Care is well placed to offerdiverse volunteering opportunities for existing and new St John volunteers — particularly for young people whomay be seeking flexible volunteering opportunities. This isan area where there is room for improvement — less thanthree per cent of Community Care volunteers are underthe age of 25 years.

Following On Scene, a successful joint session at the 2010 National Conference on young people andcommunity care, a strategy was developed to encourageCommunity Care Chairs and Managers to work with theirState and Territory youth councils. The aim is to developideas for attracting and retaining young volunteers.

Increasing internal awarenessIn addition to these activities, during 2010, the NationalCommunity Care Group undertook an awareness surveywithin St John. This survey was designed to find out whatSt John members understand about Community Care andto identify room for improvement. The outcomes of thesurvey aim to assist the National Community Care Groupto develop strategies to raise the awareness of theCommunity Care branch internally and to break downsome of the myths about Community Care.

Community Care Rolling Plan2010–2012The Rolling Plan was updated at the National Conferencefor the 2010–2012 calendar years. This plan identifiesareas where the National Community Care Group will worktogether. It is available on the St John national website.

Community Care Projects and ServicesAll state and territory programs contribute to the national objectives of Community Care which are to:

• improve the quality of life for vulnerable people,especially those living independently at home

• build social inclusion by providing companionship andsupport to members of the community in times of need

• increase economic and social participation bybuilding individual skills sets through training andassistance in learning.

Community Care Programs Elderly, disabled and disadvantagedAinslie Village (ACT)

Silver Cord Service (Queensland)

Community Care (South Australia)

Community Care (Tasmania)

Friends for Older People (Victoria)

Visiting Friends (Victoria)

Needles and Thread (Victoria)

Hospital Support (Victoria)

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TransportTransport Access (Queensland)

Bus Outings (Victoria)

Community Care (Tasmania)

Young people Project Survival (ACT)

Program to Aid Literacy (NSW)

Immunisation (NSW)

Hospital patientsHealth Care Program (Queensland)

Hospital Support (Victoria)

Thank you to the National Community Care Group for theircontinued efforts in delivering important programs andtheir commitment to working together. Community Carecan only operate with the many thousands of fantasticvolunteers and my most sincere thanks and appreciationgoes to you all.

I also thank the National Board of Directors and theNational Office for their ongoing assistance, especially ourwonderful Community Care manager, Fairlie Crozier. Here’sto a bigger and better 2011 — working together to delivermore to those that need us.

Sally Hasler, CStJNational Chair

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• 184,875 hours of community care provided

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I am delighted to present the Ophthalmic Hospital reportfor St John Ambulance Australia. In 2010, as well assupporting the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem, we also increased our support for Oecussi, East Timor, and continued to support the Eye Openers Project in Payakaraopeta in eastern Andhra Pradesh. TheOphthalmic Branch of St John New South Walescontinued to support the rural and remote communities of north-western NSW with its involvement in the Piux X St John Eye Clinic in Moree.

St John Eye Hospital, JerusalemSt John Ambulance Australia continued to support aPalestinian Ophthalmic Nurse who provides outreachservices from the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem. St John Ambulance in Western Australia and New SouthWales also support Palestinian Ophthalmic nurses. The St John Eye Hospital has a team of 216 professional anddedicated staff. It continued to run a Sponsor-a-Nursecampaign to help support the work of the Hospital as well as provide employment to staff and their extendedfamilies. The St John Eye Hospital aims to teach and trainlocal doctors and nurses. In 2010 the St John EyeHospital Group saw more than 100,000 patients, a rise of nearly 11% over 2009. This is greatly to the credit of the Hospital which has had considerable difficulties in2009 as the Palestinian Authority reduced its referrals inSeptember of that year. Our support of the Eye Hospitalremains an integral component of our belonging to theinternational St John family.

The Order Hospitaller and Chairman of the Hospital, Dr John Talbot, visited Australia in 2010 and spokeeloquently and passionately at the National Conference of the Hospital’s tremendous achievements and thesubstantial difficulties which it still faces. He notified allPriory Hospitallers that the European Union, with very littlenotice, recently informed the Hospital that they will not becontinuing their financial support in 2011. The EU hasbeen assisting in the funding of the St John Eye Hospitalfor the past 6 years, mainly in support of one of theOutreach clinics. The total amount in 2010 was £400,000.While this support was used principally for an Outreachclinic, it also made an important contribution to the HebronHospital, and to a lesser extent, Anabta and Gaza as well.

Loss of this support will cause considerable difficulty incontinuing all the Hospital’s services for the coming yearwithout cutbacks. The Hospital is going throughemergency planning to offset this loss but inevitably, there will be some loss of service and, consequently staff,particularly in the now unfunded Outreach clinic. The

Priories had a record-breaking year in 2010 in support of the Hospital, donating about £250,000 more than inprevious years. The Order Hospitaller apologises but asksus not only to repeat this magnificent effort but to do whatcan be done to increase it further. St John collectively willneed to make an even greater effort to mitigate the impactof the loss of EU support.

Oecussi Eye Program, East TimorIn 2010 St John again successfully partnered with theRoyal Australasian College of Surgeons to support theEast Timor Eye Program and deliver eye care services to the people of Oecussi. In July, Mark Compton, MichaelCompton and Mike Mooney, accompanied by fivevolunteers from St John Ambulance Australia, spent fivedays in Oecussi with members of the St John/RACSOphthalmology team. The team conducted several first aid sessions with the ambulance staff working out of thehospital as well as assisting the work of the eye team. This assistance included marshalling patients for eyetesting and/or surgical procedures, basic vision testingusing an eye chart, assisting in preparing patients forsurgery and assisting ophthalmologists with post-operativevisits and checks. St John will continue to work with theRoyal Australasian College of Surgeons to implement suchprojects which have such significant benefits to the peoplewho regain their sight as a result of the care they receive.

Pius X St John Eye Clinic, MoreeSt John NSW continued to provide support for theimprovement of indigenous eye health in Australia throughthe Pius X St John Eye Clinic in Moree. The Cliniccontinues to provide comprehensive primary, secondaryand tertiary eye care to the people of north-western NSW.Funding was provided to purchase a specialised camerafor screening for eye disease particularly in the remoteindigenous communities of Toomelah, Boggabilla, Wee-waa and Mungindi. Patients with screen-detectedabnormalities will be brought by bus to the Pius X St JohnEye Clinic for definitive care. Therese Sullivan RN and Ros Rose RN continue to work tirelessly in support of theClinic, organising the lists for the visiting Ophthalmologists.The Clinic purchased a new YAG laser through the courseof the year to further enhance its capabilities.

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National Fundraising Week,10–16 October In October 2011 St John Ambulance Australia are havingan Ophthalmic Fundraising week to increase awareness ofthe ophthalmic programs within St John particularly thesupport of the Eye Hospital in Jerusalem.

Dr Michael CampionHospitaller

Donations receivedFrom St John Ambulance AustraliaSt John Ambulance (QLD) 5,000.00

St John QLD History & Heritage Committee 75.00

St John Ambulance (Vic) 3,450.00

St John Ambulance (ACT) 5,000.00

Total $13,525.00

Other DonationsMoore Family Trust 16,000.00

Prof Frank Billson 250.00

Mr A Caust 100.00

Dr M Coote 100.00

Dr P House 1,000.00

Dr L Macintosh 100.00

Mr J Martin 250.00

Dr N Munro 100.00

Dr K McClellan 100.00

Dr R McGuinness 100.00

Dr C Sheppard 500.00

Other Donations 1,980.00

Total $20,580.00

Total Donations $34,105.00

The balance of funds available for Ophthalmic Branchprograms as at 31 December 2010 was $61,558.52.

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I am excited to present my first report as National Chair of the St John Australian Youth Council (AYC).

There have been many changes to the national portfoliopositions in June 2010 — Michael Compton completedhis three year term as Chair; Jonathan Haslett retired asTraining and Leadership Development Coordinator, andJaimee Oxford retired from her position asCommunications Coordinator. On behalf of the AYC, I thank these people for their valuable contributions,commitment and dedication. Reflecting on the terms ofthese portfolio holders, it was evident that we had a veryproductive three years. Continuing on with the AustralianYouth Council’s valuable work in 2011 will be JackBoessler (Policy Coordinator), Shay McAuley(Communications Coordinator), Dean Adams (Training andLeadership Development Coordinator), and MelissaNorthcott as (Research Development Coordinator).

Even with such a large change to the team, the AYC isproud to present the following key achievements of 2010.The AYC’s 2010 Key Themes and Messages focused onfurthering the priority areas of the National Youth Plan.

Building Our ProfileThe key theme of Building Our Profile aligns with theNational Youth Plans priority area of ‘Our Image’. Buildingon earlier research, the Building Our Profile project aimedto ascertain the broader youth community’s perceptions ofSt John volunteers, together with establishing the views ofyoung members about their volunteer experience.

The AYC developed online and face-to-face surveyformats in order to reach its target groups. The state andterritory youth councils delivered the surveys at schools, inpublic forums, and through Facebook. This surveyingapproach allowed for metropolitan, regional and remoteyoung Australians to participate. The research was highlysuccessful with over 350 responses from both surveys.

Members of the AYC National Team then collated theresponses into a report entitled ‘Profile matters: Report onthe 2010 building our profile research’, presented to theNational Board in November. The research found that StJohn would benefit from promoting the contributions ofyoung members both internally and externally in order tobetter establish St John as a volunteering organisation ofchoice for young people. The full report may be obtainedby emailing youth@stjohn.org.au. The AYC offers theirsincere thanks to all involved.

Working togetherYoung volunteers are significantly under-represented innon-operational volunteering programs in St John. In2009, the Community Care branch identified in theirStrategic Directions paper that recruitment of youngvolunteers to Community Care programs is a key priority in2010 and beyond. Accordingly, Community Care enlistedthe assistance of the AYC to assist in:

• determining barriers to recruitment

• determining barriers to free movement across branches

• suggesting ways forward in attracting young volunteers.

To highlight the perceived disparity between the programsoffered by Community Care and programs that mayattract young members, the AYC held the ‘OnScene’consultation during the 2010 National Conference. Thisinteractive and innovative workshop saw participantsbrainstorming and designing programs that interested andincluded young volunteers in Community Care. The resultsof this consultation is due for release in early 2011.

Recruitment of young volunteers to Community Care willcontinue in 2011, with the AYC and state/territory youthcouncils working with Community Care Managers todetermine:

1. What elements of Community Care appeal to young people?

2. What is unattractive about Community Care to young people?

3. What are the barriers to young people moving in to a Community Care role?

External partnershipsIn 2010, the AYC identified the importance of St Johncreating strong relationships with external organisations inorder to generate new ideas and remain at the forefront ofthe youth development sector. The AYC investigated waysof better participating with external organisations andforums, as well as working with key youth agencies and government.

This year, the AYC made inroads with several externalorganisations.

Scouts in Action Week saw many St John Divisionsaround the country work closely with Scouts to deliverFirst Aid Training to their members. The relationshipformed with Scouts has only just begun and Amy Winner(Chair of the Australian Youth Council) and Belinda Ding(National Youth Manager) recently met with Scout’sNational Youth Council to enter into preliminarydiscussions about ways the St John and Scouts Youth Councils could collaborate further.

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In February 2010, Jack Boessler and Belinda Ding co-authored ‘Gen Y and Flexible Volunteering‘, a paperwhich was widely distributed to Government and non-Government bodies and which generated muchdiscussion. Aside from participating in severalconsultations with the Department of Families, Housing,Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)and assisting the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition (theNational Youth Peak Body) in their own research on youthparticipation, Volunteering Australia invited us to presentthis paper to their National Conference in October. Thispresentation was well received and a great success.During 2010, we started discussions with LiveWire, anorganisation assisting young people with serious illness or disability, about the possibility of developing some youth-friendly First Aid resources for their website.

The AYC’s bi-monthly newsletter Fire Up! continued togrow its member base throughout 2010, to 521 readers.This is an increase from 368 in December 2009 — a 29%increase in readership. The newsletter is targeted towardsyoung members aged 12–25 years and provides updatesfrom the national team and state/territory youth councils,together with interest articles, information on current orupcoming events and useful links.

Finally, our relationship with GreenCross through theExtreme Weather Heroes project continued with ourVictorian and West Australian Heroes’ ongoing promotionof St John as a volunteer agency who work with youngerAustralians in times of extreme weather such as bushfires,floods and other significant weather events in Australia.

The AYC extends thanks to the positive and energeticyoung members who continue to dedicate their time and efforts to further the humanitarian aims of St JohnAmbulance Australia and who without their passion we wouldn’t be able to continue to thrive. A big thank youto the committed youth support team, Belinda Ding andClair Strickland, who tirelessly herd the group’s enthusiasmin the right direction.

The AYC is looking forward to a new year, a new set of ideas and the continuing dedication of young members and their supporters in furthering the goals of the organisation.

Amy WinnerChair, Australian Youth Council

• 561 Juniors

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NSW 140 1308VIC 72 820QLD 66 194WA 88 199SA 102 513TAS 16 60NT 71 195ACT 6 29

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Calendar Year 2010 has been the busiest and mostproductive yet for the Historical Society, with ourmembership passing 220. In May we published Volume 9 of our annual journal, St John History, which, at 120pages, has been our largest and most lavishly illustratedyet. In June we ran another highly successful historyseminar in association with the National Conference of St John Ambulance Australia in Melbourne. We financiallysupported ‘The Open Gate’ redevelopment project of theOrder’s Museum at St John’s Gate, Clerkenwell, London.In addition, the Historical Society played a key role in thedevelopment of the display of the Chancellor’s PrioryHeritage Collection at the national office in Canberra.

The keynote speaker at our annual history seminar was Dr Allan Mawdsley, the Order Affairs Officer in Victoria,who presented an informative and entertaining paper on‘The St John Ambulance–Red Cross Link’. Dr Mawdsley’scentenary history of the St John Ambulance Brigade andOperations Branch in Victoria, In Ages Past, was launchedby the Priory Librarian (Dr Ian Howie-Willis). Apart from DrMawdsley’s paper, another ten presentations of highstandard were also on the seminar program. Among themwas an excellent summary of the history and work of theOrder’s ophthalmic hospital—the St John of JerusalemEye Hospital—by our international guest, John Talbot, the Hospitaller of the Order and the Chair of the Hospital.These papers will be published in St John History Volume10 during 2011.

During 2010 much Historical Society effort went intodeveloping the display of the Chancellor’s Priory HeritageCollection at the Australian Office of St John AmbulanceAustralia in Canberra. Museum-quality display cabinetswere installed. Selected items from the collection —paintings, photographs, historic training manuals,uniforms, insignia, ceremonial regalia and sundrymemorabilia and museum-type ‘collectibles’ — wereplaced on display in the cabinets, each appropriatelylabeled. Mrs Betty Stirton, Honorary Archivist to St JohnAmbulance in New South Wales, and Mr Terry Walton, the Historical Society’s UK liaison officer and an HonoraryGuide at the Order’s Museum at St John’s Gate, providedassistance and advice in mounting the display. In a shortceremony to declare the display open on 27 November2010, the Chancellor, Dr Neil Conn, emphasised the pointthat ‘the collection is a dynamic, continually evolving Prioryasset that reflects our organisation’s growth, developmentand change as well as our ancient chivalrous andhumanitarian ethic’. He also expressed the hope that thedisplay would remind St John members of ‘our ancientlineage, our cherished traditions and our duty in both the present and the future to those who need our life-saving services’.

The Chancellor’s Priory Heritage Collection comprises somany historically valuable items that singling any of themout for separate comment would be difficult. One majoritem in particular which must be mentioned is the AshfordLitter. An Ashford Litter was the patented demountablestretcher on cartwheels, also known as ‘the St JohnAmbulance’ from which our organisation takes its name. It was developed and marketed by the Order from the1870s to the early 1900s. The Ashford Litter is on long-term loan from St John Ambulance Victoria. Theassistance of Messrs Stephen Horton and Mervyn Goodall and Dr Allan Mawdsley in arranging the loan and dispatching the litter to Canberra are mostgratefully acknowledged.

I thank all our members who helped make 2010 such a productive year. In particular I thank our President, Dr Harry Oxer, for his wisdom in guiding the Society’saffairs, our Deputy Secretary, Mr James Cheshire, fororganising the 2010 history seminar and annual generalmeeting in Melbourne, and our Treasurer, Mr JamesByrne, for again presenting us with a comprehensivefinancial report. I also thank our Patron, Professor VillisMarshall, the Chancellor, Dr Neil Conn, and the PriorySecretary and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Peter LeCornu,for their continuing interest, encouragement and support.The leadership and the encouragement of all those justnamed have been important factors in our success.

Ian Howie-WillisPriory Librarian & Historical Society Secretary

The Ashford Litter. The late 1880s model was one of six purchased by St John Ambulance in Victoria in 1887 for use at street accidents in Melbourne.

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I am pleased to present my second annual report to allmembers of St John. During the year, the National Boardagreed on ‘Our One St John Strategies’ (shown on p. iv),as the eight strategies to be pursued by the nationalorganisation to best contribute to achieving the agreedstrategic direction.

Sharing informationThe national office continued to support a wide range of committees, working groups and networks, whichfacilitate communication across St John in Australia.Teleconferences and electronic communication continuedto be critical for enhancing communication within St John.The national office continued to produce regularnewsletters, including Disperse, Fire Up!, ChiefCommissioners News, CC Broadcast (the community care newsletter) and News from the National Board.Greater use was made of web-based communication anddocument-sharing tools to support sharing of information.The human resource managers’ network was establishedin 2010 to facilitate sharing of information about a widerange of human resource management issues.

The National Commercial Development Group was veryactive during 2010 leading to rationalisation of the first aid kits and products sold by St John in Australia. Sales of first aid kits and components increased,particularly through expanding sales into retail channels.The management of major national customer accountswas also streamlined.

The national St John conference, held in June in Victoria,was again a highlight for the year. The conference wasvery well attended, with a wide range of sessionsproviding a diverse program to cater for the interests of St John members. In 2011, the national conference will be replaced by an annual member convention and an externally focused national conference held every two years. The first member convention will be held inTasmania in May 2011.

Adopt best practiceBest practice guidelines were produced in most areascovered by the One St John policies and standards.Overall, the new guidelines resulted from reviewingprevious guidelines but in a few cases they werecompletely developed. Feedback has been that thereviewed and updated guidelines have proved invaluableto many St John people.

The results of the child protection scorecard show thatthere was ongoing improvement in implementing childprotection practices within St John. ‘Social Networking,Everyone’s Responsibility’ and ‘Cyber Bullying & Me’

(educational online resources) were produced to provideguidance for our young people to stay safe on theInternet. A cadet-to-adult transfer resource was producedto address one of the key challenges for senior cadets.

The St John Medical Advisory Panel continued to provideguidance on clinical practice within St John. This includedendorsing changes to CPR in December in line withrecommendations from the ILCOR and AustralianResuscitation Council. The St John Clinical PracticeGuidelines for Health Care Professionals were substantiallyupdated and released.

Delivery of services, publicationsand resourcesThe national office delivered a wide range of trainingprograms as requested by States and Territories, includingleadership, management, training and assessment andyouth participation. Facilitator and assessor guides wereupdated for the Certificate IV in Training and Assessmentin line with the requirements of the new Training andEducation training package. Training resources were also updated for all first aid courses to reflect theresuscitation changes.

New publications produced for the first time in 2010included five new junior activity books: Child Care,Computer Studies, Environment, Health Care and HomeCraft. A new edition of the Cadet Handbook was releasedin June at national conference and was very well received.Four new cadet Proficiency workbooks were alsolaunched online: Health and Wellbeing, Office Skills,Personal Safety and Public Relations. In December, thelong-awaited new edition of the Junior Handbook waspublished, and will be launched during the National Cadet Camp in January 2011.

Other publications were updated as required and reprintedduring the year, including First Aid accreditationworkbooks, Senior First Aid and Advanced Resuscitationlearner guides, Automated External Defibrillation, Basic LifeSupport, Burns and Scalds, Eye Injuries, Emergency FirstAid, various certificates, the Junior Skills Workbook,posters, charts and CDROMs. St John Re-accreditationand Preliminary First Aid Re-accreditation (the cadet skillsworkbook) were developed and printed, and the PatientCare chart was produced in A4 and laminated for use indivisional vehicles and first aid posts. Occupational FirstAid was thoroughly revised and updated (to include newmaterial on SafeWork Australia), and a PDF sample wasprovided to training managers to assess the viability of a future electronic publication.

During the year, the National Business Centre was closed.The National Product Sourcing Unit (NPSU) within thenational office, was established to source first aid

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components and kits from the most reliable sources. The new arrangements are working well to the benefit of St John States and Territories and St John customers. The National Office is now successfully distributingpublications, corporate merchandise and badges, medals and Order insignia to States and Territories.

Coordinate action in emergenciesThe national response guidelines were updated, withfurther work to be undertaken in 2011. Cross BorderFactsheets have now been re-developed for St JohnMedical Practitioners, Nurses and Paramedics. Theintroduction of national registration for health professionalsassisted St John in being able to deploy healthprofessionals from other States and Territories inemergencies.

National ProfileThe national office developed iPhone applications during2010 and there have been over 20,000 downloads of theapplications during the year. The iPhone applications werea consistent leading application in the Apple store. Theapplications were recognised through two national awards,and numerous media articles have been produced.Macworld Magazine in August 2010 reviewed the First Aidapplication —‘It really is a must-have app as it could spellthe difference between life and death. Another brilliantAussie app’.

Project HeartStart remained a leading health initiativewithin Australia and helped increase St John’s profile in the community. During 2010, the Brisbane City Council purchased and installed twenty Public AccessDefibrillators, which are now part of the network of publicaccess defibrillators in Australia. It is clear that there isincreasing awareness of PADs and defibrillators generally.

Represent St John nationallyThe St John National Office continued to maintain goodworking relations with key Federal Governmentdepartments including the Australian Taxation Office,Health and Ageing, Families, Housing, CommunityServices and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), AusAid and the Attorney General’s Department. St John presented asession on emergency management volunteers in Australiato an EMA-arranged workshop of key military personnelfrom Asia and Pacific countries.

St John continued to work closely with VolunteeringAustralia. The Australian Youth Council presented the’Generation Y & Flexible Volunteering’ paper at theirnational conference. St John provided feedback onVolunteering Australia’s volunteering standards based on our experience of using the standards within St John.

Pursue funding supportThe First Aid for Carers pilot program was completed, with over 1000 carers trained in important first aid skills.The evaluation of the project showed that there has beena very positive response from carers to the opportunity toundertake first aid training. Because of the relationshipsdeveloped, St John States and Territories can still accessCommonwealth Government funding for carers first aid training.

The Order of St JohnThe National Office contributed to several Orderinternational working groups examining training, logo andtechnology projects. This included coordinating a survey of all St John establishments about training and identifyingcommonalities in training programs. St John has providedsets of St John Australia publications to St JohnAssociations in the Asia/Pacific region.

The National Office now includes a significant display ofhistorical items related to the Order. All St John membersare encouraged to visit the historical collection, with somealready having visited the display. In 2010, a group of St John cadets from the ACT completed a session of their Knowledge of the Order badge in the national officemeeting room, surrounded by the historical collection.

In 2010, a total of 111 people were admitted or promotedwithin the Order of St John, 83 Priory Votes of Thanks and 341 service medals and bars. Across Australia StJohn continues to support four nurses at the St John eye hospital in Jerusalem.

ConclusionIn conclusion, I thank Dr Neil Conn, the National Board ofDirectors and the state/territory Chief Executive Officers fortheir support. Thank you also to my dedicated and loyalteam at the National Office, including the National ProductSourcing Unit, who together continue to deliver a quality,timely and essential range of services to the states/territories, Priory Officers, committees and of course thecommunity at large. I look forward to working with you all in 2011.

Peter LeCornu, OStJChief Executive Officer

St John Ambulance Australia received a Highly Commendedin the Nationally Significant projects section of the 2010 Safer Communities Awards for the iPhone apps: Medi profiles, Resuscitate and First Aid.

Roger Wilkins (Secretary, Commonwealth Attorney-General’sDepartment) gave the award to Shay McAuley (Web ServicesSupport Officer) and Peter LeComu (CEO of St JohnAmbulance Australia). Image courtesy of Attorney-General’s Department.

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2010 was a successful year for St John in the ACT. St John ACT maintained its community service outputdespite growing pressure on our volunteer numbers. Thisis a testament to our dedicated volunteers in both First AidServices and Community Care.

Community Care numbers grew throughout 2010 to fifteenmembers and so was able to provide greater communitysupport through its two programs, Project Survival andtransportation service. Project Survival has been thebackbone of Community Care in the ACT for a number of years providing basic life saving skills to many ofCanberra’s less fortunate people. The simplicity of thisprogram, combined with its proven success has beennoticed nationally and other states are looking to set upsimilar project in their areas.

Community Care members also provide a weeklytransportation service for people living in Ainslie Village, a residential complex that accommodates people withdisabilities and other ailments where support is required.This project is often undertaken in a One St John manner,with a number of volunteers from First Aid Services helping out.

First Aid Services had another successful year in 2010.Over the last few years there has been a concerted effortacross all states to increase our members’ preparednessthrough the introduction and roll out of strong clinicaltraining programs. This approach has delivered superiorresults and our members are far better trained, especiallyin areas such as advance health care.

Despite the extra training requirements in place, the ACThas managed to maintain a steady volunteer workforceand by doing so have been able to continue to provide the event and emergency first aid the Canberracommunity has come to expect from our team.

Strong relationships were also built throughout the yearwith other emergency service agencies. This cohesiveapproach has provided seamless and more effectiveservice to the community at events such as the AustraliaDay Live concerts and New Year’s Eve.

In order to continue to provide these valuable communityservices, St John generates an income from the sale offirst aid training and related products. During 2010 therewas very strong growth in our commercial activities as wellas some significant cost saving measures put in place.

First Aid Training grew from strength to strengththroughout 2010. Aggressive targets were set for thissection despite the gloomy economic outlook and thosetargets were met. Over 10,000 people were trained in first aid during the year, a 10% increase from the previous

year, and this flowed through to strong revenue growth.Pleasingly, most of the growth was achieved in our corebusiness of Apply First Aid.

Product Sales also showed solid growth of 4.5% withoutany price increases. Improved buying power has enabledSt John to maintain margins without price rises in recentyears and we have passed these savings on to our clients.The Product Sales section also underwent a change oflocation during the year, relocating to our main office inDeakin. This move has secured the section as a positivecontributor to our commercial activities, which will enablegrowth in our community services in coming years.

The ACT Board farewelled two members during the year.Long serving Director Ray Cook retired from the Board,and Helen Board resigned in order to move to Darwin forwork. We welcomed Christine Barber as a new Directorduring the year. Christine has a wealth of St Johnknowledge and is a welcome addition.

Australian Capital Territory — statistics at a glance• 269 members

• 354 events and emergencies attended

• 944 services provided

• 10,328 duty hours provided

• 944 number of patients treated

• 15 community care members

• 399 hours of community care given

• 10,221 First Aid certificates issued

• 17 trainers

• 5500 training hours provided

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Major activities

Move to BurwoodIn January, after 32 years in Surry Hills, St John (NSW)moved into our fully refurbished new headquarters inBurwood. Three times the size of our Surry Hills building, it brings together all of our metropolitan Sydney activitiesunder the one roof and provides significant room to grow.Burwood is located close to the geographic centre of Sydney, and is supported by outstanding publictransport infrastructure.

Our new Headquarters, which was officially opened in May by the Governor General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC,includes garaging facilities for the State fleet, a largecommunications room for events, modern office spaceand three training rooms which were in continual usethroughout the year. We retained two fully serviced training rooms in the CBD.

Everything Else Can Wait — first aidinitiativeIn June 2010, we launched our Everything Else Can Wait campaign. The initiative is part of a long term strategy to make first aid a part of everybody’s life, and todemonstrate the difference first aid can make to someoneinjured, in the critical minutes before professional help arrives.

ChallengesOur major challenge is to make first aid a part ofeverybody’s life and to increase the number of people with first aid skills and the confidence to use them.

Management, fundraising and training,volunteer and community supportinitiatives and issuesIn March we conducted a successful ‘walk&talk’fundraising event. The ‘walk’ comprised of a 3km or 6km walkathon, and the ‘talk’ enabled participants to seek external sponsorship and talk about St John.

Youth Council members participated at the Department of Education Training (DET) Youth Road Trauma, and atthe Young Volunteers Job Expo.

First Aid ServicesWe covered our regular schedule of major events duringthe year including the Royal Easter Show, Soundwaves,Anzac Day and Big Day Out. We also covered FIFA FanFest, an outdoor live site at Darling Harbour throughoutthe World Cup.

Training was delivered to FAS volunteers in all regions in ICS e-learning and in-field scenarios, CAD,Communication Supervisor and Event Team Leadercourses.

Finally, 30 cadets received Grand Prior Awards, BonnyriggHS Cadet Division was opened and Bankstown CadetDivision — culturally inclusive of (Muslim) practices — was relaunched.

TrainingTen staff and volunteers participated on the NSWLeadership Development Program with internal/externalmentors.

As part of the National Project funded by the AustralianGovernment, St John NSW had 500 registered carersundertake first aid training.

A new first aid course entitled Family First Aid wasdeveloped as part of the First Aid Awareness Campaign.This course was designed specifically for parents,guardians and carers of school-aged children — 133people participated in this course in 2010.

Community CareThis year efforts were concentrated on establishing theProgram to Aid Literacy (PAL) in south-western Sydneywhere literacy attainment is lower. There is now a total of67 PALs actively volunteering in primary schools within theregion. Our volunteers continue to support NSW Healthnurses in the Schools Immunisation Program.

OphthalmicA fundraising dinner was held to welcome to Australia theSt John Priory Hospitaller, Dr John Talbot as well as tocontinue to support the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalemand the clinics in Hebron, Gaza and Anabta.

New South Wales — statistics at a glance• 4410 members

• 6437 events and emergencies attended

• 27,663 first aid casualties treated

• 194,232 duty hours of provided

• 483 community care volunteers

• 13,993 hours of community care service

• 80,692 First Aid certificates issued

• 278 volunteer trainers

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There were no changes in Office Bearers from the previousyear and the Executive Committee this year comprisesMichael Mooney (Chair and Chair, Ophthalmic), MsFrances Kilgariff (Deputy Chair), Mr Roland Chin(Treasurer), Dr Lionel Crompton (Chair, AmbulanceService), Dr Jan Schmitzer (Chair of Training) and Mr StevePeers (Commissioner, Operations Branch). I extend mygratitude to them, President Alan Bromwich and fellowCouncil members Chief Justice Trevor Riley QC and Mr Steve Baddeley.

Our 2010 Investiture and Graduation ceremony wasconducted at Government House in June which involvedsix promotions within the Order and five admissions to theOrder. Eight Priory Votes of Thanks were also awarded.Eighteen staff members were awarded 5, 10, 15 and 20-year service bars in recognition of long service with StJohn Ambulance NT. We were very fortunate this year tohave the Lord Prior Professor Anthony Mellows conductthe Investiture, a special event for the Northern Territory. Inaddition to the Investiture, six ambulance paramedics werealso awarded with their Advanced Diploma of ParamedicalScience (Ambulance), with a further eleven paramedicsawarded their Diploma in Paramedical Science (Ambulance).

During 2010, St John Ambulance NT Ambulance Servicevehicles travelled 810,352 kms, and transported 31,477patients — up 2.5% on last year on 38,934 cases (anincrease of 3.6%).

The year also saw the revitalization of our EndowmentTrust. With the appointment of an enthusiastic and zealousChairman, Andy Bruyn and a passionate and dedicatedPatron, Chief Justice Trevor Riley, the support andrecognition now evident for both the volunteers and St John as a whole was increased dramatically within the local community. Thanks to their dedication and theassistance of a ‘well put together team’, the EndowmentTrust raised a substantial amount of funding to assist ourvolunteers with their future growth requirements.

Training delivery continued at a level consistent with thatachieved in 2009 despite an almost 100% (less 1) staffturnover. New Trainers adapted well to their role, andfeedback indicated customers were very satisfied with thequality of training. Our partnership with Top End GroupTraining continued throughout the year with this school-based initiative extending to locations outside of Darwin,including remote area communities. A training contractwas negotiated with the Department of Education andTraining for the delivery of first aid to a number of remotearea schools in a program specifically targeting indigenousTeacher Aides. In an effort to boost training participationduring a traditionally quiet time in the NT, we implementeda promotion of a training fee discount. This will apply to all programs booked and paid for in January 2011

For the Operations Branch in the NT, 2010 was a verybusy and diverse year on several fronts. We almostcompleted a program of a designated volunteer vehicleplacement in all Centres across the Northern Territory. This has given Divisions some autonomy and flexibility to their operations.

Also during the year we sought support from both theprivate and business sector and the community we serve.We received substantial financial and in-kind support thatwill enable us to continue to provide a no-cost service to the community.

Our membership stability is still an important challenge for us and in 2011 we have a high priority to recruit and improve our recognition programs to assist ourretention rate.

In concluding this report, I extend my thanks to Council,staff, members, the NT Government and the NTcommunity, all of whom have again given tremendoussupport. I look forward to another challenging year.

Northern Territory — statistics at a glance• 878 members

• 671 events and emergencies attended

• 1301 services provided

• 46,080 service hours provided

• 9160 First Aid certificates issued

• 22 trainers

• 46 ambulance volunteers

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In a financial year that was marked by economicuncertainty, St John Queensland members rose to thechallenge. The fact that we had strong performance,maintained most income streams, increased our volunteermembership base and our community services, istestament to our members’ commitment and drive.

Commercial activitiesExcellent results were recorded by our commercial arms.The Training Department enjoyed another very productiveand successful year, with 61,451 first aid certificates beingissued — a 5% increase from last year. Product saleswere higher than expected, considering it was a recoveryyear after the global financial crisis.

New training opportunities were introduced to fill gaps inthe market, including first aid courses in Mandarin and forthe hearing impaired.

In the final quarter of 2010 the suite of courses delivered in Queensland was reviewed and new delivery optionswere introduced to offer more flexible training. Thisresulted in the Apply First Aid and Perform CPR coursesbeing offered in two delivery modes —FASTTRACK andPLUS+. With the introduction of the two new options therehas been positive feedback from industry and St John hasbeen able to secure lost clients.

November 2010 saw Queensland obtain its TherapeuticGoods Act 1989 Licence (TGA), allowing St John (Qld) to build first aid kits on-site for both internal and externalclients. St John (Qld) also achieved the successfulapplication of our wholesale Pharmaceutical Licence of S2, S3, S4 and S7 drugs.

The contribution of our volunteersOur fundamental strength as an organisation lies in ourpeople — staff and volunteers —and their commitment to excellence and our mission to be the leading provider of first aid and related health services in Queensland. We work to foster a highly engaged, forward-thinkingculture, aligned with our strategy and based on opencommunication, collaboration and accountability.

The contribution of volunteers to our mission in 2010remained outstanding. St John (Qld) had more than 1,500First Aid Services and Community Services volunteerscontributing to the community. They brought with themtheir diverse skills, knowledge and commitment.

In 2010 about 175,000 volunteer hours were contributedby St John (Qld) members. This impressive figure istestament to our members’ commitment, and illustratesour efforts to effectively harness their experience and skills.

The restructure of First Aid Services in Queensland is nowcomplete. This restructure gives Divisions added supportfrom an expanded State Staff group, providing enhanceddelivery of vital first aid care and increased EmergencyManagement Preparedness capacity.

Community Services continued to grow throughout theState in 2010. Transport services in all areas performedwell, and maintained their diversity of clients, partners and client trips.

Caboolture and Logan hospital volunteer teams areoperating well and continue to provide excellent serviceand support to staff and patients.

The Silver Cord Service has gone from strength tostrength, expanding into the Darling Downs, Ipswich and West Moreton areas.

Learning and development of our membersLearning and development at St John (Qld) includesmanagement and professional development programs for members. Many of our specialised training modules are developed and delivered in-house to ensure that we continue to cultivate and share our knowledge with members.

Our organisation’s infrastructure — information systems,finance, administration and risk management — providethe strong building blocks that enable St John (Qld) togrow and make an impact in the community. Investing inour infrastructure, including IT and web-related capabilities,ensures we can increase our efficiencies and thereforemake our vital funds go further to assist those in need.

Due to our charity status, we are able to offer eligible staff,at all levels of the organisation, the opportunity tomaximise the take-home value of their remunerationthrough salary packaging.

Our common directionI feel enormously proud to lead an organisation which is strongly dedicated to assisting those in need, and to be involved in an organisation so deeply committed to providing first aid and community services throughoutthe State. I am energised by the staff, volunteers andcommunities who work tirelessly to make possible theachievements and developments shown above.

Queensland — statistics at a glance• 1880 members

• 3458 events and emergencies attended

• 3732 first aid casualties treated

• 53,880 duty hours provided

• 468 community care volunteers

• 62,016 community care hours provided

• 61,451 First Aid certificates issued

• 62 volunteer trainers

• 24,749 training hours provided

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St John SA returned a positive year, despite a testingeconomic environment, in terms of services delivered tothe community and improved operational performance in all areas.

Following the launch of the Strategic Intent 2010, a keypriority was to build a sustainable business model todeliver the financial platform for funding improvedcapabilities, services and systems. This is an importantpriority to ensure future resourcing of our charitableactivities.

Commercial activities performed soundly with a number of key initiatives introduced including the appointments ofthe newly created roles of General Manager CommercialEducation and Products, General Manager People andCulture, and Contract and Sales Manager. These newpositions will drive the strengthening of sales integrationbetween education and products, reduce operatingexpenditure and develop the platform for a well-managedand led workforce.

Importantly this year saw our people form part of theworking party charged with reviewing South Australia’sOccupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986,imparting knowledge and guidance to the Governmentbody, and recommending best practice procedures inrelation to first aid in the workplace. These changes werepassed in December 2009 and, allowing for a one yeartransitional period, came into full-effect in December 2010.

Looking to services, the South Australian communitycontinues to rely upon St John to provide premium first aidand extended patient care support at both major and localevents. This past year has seen our public duty workloadincrease, and members continue to meet this increase in demand by efficiently going about their commitments in a professional manner.

Over 100 proficient members, vehicles, radiocommunication, fully equipment medical centres, and a fullarray of extended health care services made up the dailycommitment at the last Clipsal 500 Adelaide. Attendanceat this event provided a wonderful example of our clinicalcapability and importantly, differentiates us fromcompetitors as a well-equipped and resourced provider at major events.

The Community Care program continues to be more andmore relevant as social isolation and ageing populationsbecome more significant. Our program continues toflourish, and much work has taken place to evolve andstrengthen the program. This included the development of Client Focus Groups to further engage clients, and thetranslation of our client information guide into alternativelanguages to ensure accessibility to all members of the community.

In November the Community Care program was auditedby Home and Community Care, who jointly fund activities.The program received the highest accolade with a scoreof 20/20, which carries with it a rating of ‘High Standard’against the Home and Community Care National Servicestandards. This is a significant achievement for theCommunity Care program as this score is highly regarded in the community services arena.

Looking ahead we need to ensure we continue to reviewand refine our services by engaging and consulting withthe community, redevelop and improve our service deliverymodels, and attract the volunteers of tomorrow. This is not without its challenges but must be done in order tomaintain relevance in our charitable pursuits.

Thank you to all the members of St John in SouthAustralia for their contributions to building a strong andresilient South Australian community. Their energy, driveand enthusiasm continues to be much felt and greatlyappreciated within the community. Appreciation is also due to our State and National counterparts who offerunwavering support — it is wonderful to be a part of the St John family.

South Australia — statistics at a glance• 2920 members

• 4627 events and emergencies attended

• 9632 casualties treated

• 95,587 duty hours provided

• 420 community care members

• 41,512 community care hours provided

• 46,512 First Aid certificates issued

• 70 volunteer trainers

• 72,950 training hours provided

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The tempo of St John Tasmania operations throughout2010 was maintained at a high level across all areas of theorganisation. Within this context, the Board continued todeal with a range of strategic issues ranging from thoseaffecting the day-to-day operations of St John, to those of a more strategic nature which shape our futuredirection. Activity levels in Training, First Aid Services and Community Care remained comparatively high andhighlight the critical importance of our very hard-workingvolunteers and salaried staff.

In terms of ensuring that the strategic direction of St JohnTasmania was on sound footing, the Board undertookwork in 2010 to reaffirm St John Tasmania’s StrategicGoals. It also undertook preliminary work to determine thebest use of St John’s property and assets, in particular theGlenorchy and Sunderland Street sites. This work remainsongoing and the eventual outcome will look to invest infuture development opportunities that will enhancevolunteer growth through improved facilities and services.

The year saw over 21,000 people completing a St Johnfirst aid course, which was an increase of nearly 700 over the previous year. Excellent customer feedback and a flexible approach to training delivery ensured that St John remained the leading provider of first aid training in Tasmania.

During the year the Operations Branch changed its nameto First Aid Services which more accurately reflects theservices delivered by this section of the organisation. Notonly did First Aid Services gain new focus for its activitiesbut also benefitted from a related structural change.

The amalgamation of Divisions from the same geographicregion provided additional depth of leadership andresources; including the development of a dedicatedDivisional base to support their activities. Theseamalgamations resulted in greater efficiency in the area of resource sharing and increased diversity of memberdevelopment opportunities. The support of the members in embracing the changes and supporting the implementation has been crucial to the success of the changes.

Having the capacity to positively respond to the increaseddemand for their services, First Aid Service volunteers sawan increase in public duty activity. This significant increasecould be partially attributed to the Police and EmergencyServices Games and ninety-plus performances of theGreat Moscow Circus that were held around the state.The beginning of the year also found First Aid Servicesvolunteers working in extreme temperature conditions and caring for greatly increased numbers of casualties.Their dedication to the service is greatly appreciated.

Dr Gerard Gill relinquished his appointment as Chair of Community Care during 2010 and was replaced byMichael Barratt. With his great level of experience in all‘matters St John’ and his characteristic vigour and wit,Michael, as a past Chairman, was welcomed back to the Board.

The enormous contribution made to the community by the wonderful staff and volunteers continues to astound.Through their enthusiasm and commitment St John inTasmania is a highly regarded organisation.

Tasmania — statistics at a glance• 376 members

• 892 events and emergencies attended

• 542 services provided

• 31,229 service hours provided

• 112 community care members

• 13,963 community care hours provided

• 21,095 First Aid certificates issued

• 56 trainers

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2010 was another extremely challenging yet ultimatelysuccessful year for St John in Victoria despite theprevailing cautious business conditions throughout theyear. Whilst many of our business customers maintained a tightened approach to expenditures, our core businessactivity of first aid training was in line with expectations.

Once again our business team was able to maximiseopportunities around first aid kit and product sales, andour volunteer services team made tremendous progress in enhancing our event service model that, whencombined, mitigated a disappointing fundraising result.

Other highlights of the year included four consecutivequarters of growth in the number of first aid volunteers, the appointment of area and regional managers to improvesupport to volunteers throughout the State and thecontinued capital investment in vital first aid equipmentand vehicles.

Perhaps one of the most significant achievements of 2010 was the completion of the Board’s review of theorganisation’s governance practices after an exhaustivebut illuminating process lasting more than 12 months. Theprincipal result of that review was the adoption of a newconstitution; smaller skills-based board, and improvedmembership opportunities for members of the Order of St John in Victoria. Congratulations to our Board on sucha significant achievement.

Our community care volunteers continued to providecomfort and support to senior Victorians through ourVisiting Friends and Friends for Older People programs.

Whilst a tightening in Commonwealth and StateGovernment funding streams impeded our ambitions to grow Community Care programs, it remains a priorityfor 2011.

Looking ahead to 2011 economic signals includingbusiness confidence remain somewhat mixed withindications that the fundraising environment will continueto be challenging for some time to come. Our businessteams are well placed to meet the challenges ahead andwe remain firmly committed to ambitious business growthto fund our volunteer activities.

Thank you to our outstanding executive, staff and Boardand thank you to our extraordinary volunteers and theircontinuing inspiration to us all through their commitment to others before self. We are truly blessed withextraordinary people.

Victoria — statistics at a glance• 3950 members

• 4509 events and emergencies attended

• 144,299 duty hours

• 72,394 training hours

• 398 community care members

• 49,180 community care hours

• 67,480 First Aid certificates issued

• 89 volunteer trainers

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St John Ambulance’s strength in Western Australia lies in the integrated nature of our pre-hospital services. Our proactive approach involves teaching the communityfirst aid, providing high quality first aid services at events,and implementing our community-based first responderprogram. These complement our ambulance andparamedic services and ensure the best possible patient outcome.

The Western Australian Government announced in July2009 an independent inquiry into the safety and quality of our clinical practices. During the past 12 months wehave engaged in comprehensive work undertakings andthe Government has provided an additional $88.65 millionover the next three years to our ambulance operations to help implement the inquiry’s recommendations.

In July 2010, a recruitment target of 10 additionalcommunications officers, and 26 patient transport officers,was achieved sooner than anticipated. In November, alarge-scale media recruitment campaign was launched ina bid to attract suitably qualified people to high need areasincluding transport and ambulance officer roles, as well asgenerating a new intake of student paramedics. Althoughit is too early to report on the outcome of this campaign, a lot of interest was initially generated.

In terms of organisational management, several changeshave been initiated this year in two very important areas.First, we are reviewing how to better support our countryoperations. Preparations are well underway to introducesignificant improvements in this area including a regionally-based country organisational structure which aligns withthe seven WA Country Health Service regions. Ultimatelythis is about providing maximum support to staff andvolunteers in regional Western Australia. The secondchange has been in the area of ambulance training. We have stepped back from our previous structure and method of operation and reassessed the way we deliver ambulance training.

None of our achievements were possible however withoutour dedicated team of volunteers, especially in a state the size of Western Australia. Our 3100-plus volunteersallowed us to deliver a world-class ambulance service in 2010. In addition, they also enabled us to provide avaluable First Aid Service at community events all over the state during the year.

Further community support was delivered during the year through the Community Care Branch. Volunteerscontributed more than 3800 hours towards the well-beingof the elderly in our community. Unfortunately, a difficultdecision had to be made to close this branch, in partbased on the increasing requirements resulting from the Home and Community Care Program (HACC)accreditation process.

Our activities in the areas of First Aid Training (FAST) and Industrial Health Services are expected to growsignificantly over the coming years. While our first aidtraining numbers are very good with 145,633 studentstrained last year, we are committed to continue to ensuremore people have first aid knowledge. This year, bothFAST and Industrial Health Services managed to secureseveral contracts which will collectively generate more than $5 million worth of business over the next few yearsproviding quality services to organisations such as theWestern Australian Police and mining giant Rio Tinto.

In terms of community-based programs, our First AidFocus school program, which delivers free one hour first aid training sessions to Western Australian schoolstudents, was a massive success bringing first aidawareness to more than 47,000 young people. As well as providing great benefits to students and the widercommunity, the program was awarded the AustralianMarketing Institute’s State Winner in the Corporate Social Responsibility category.

Western Australia — 2010 statistics at a glance• 1155 members

• 1330 events and emergencies attended

• 7655 services provided

• 49,850 service hours provided

• 3839 Ambulance volunteers

• 3813 community care hours

• 53 community care volunteers

• 131,020 First aid certificates issued

• 17,585 volunteer trainers

• 11,784 training hours

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Appendix 1The Most Venerable Order of theHospital of St John of Jerusalem

Sovereign HeadHer Majesty The Queen

Grand PriorHis Royal Highness,The Duke of Gloucester, KG, GCVO

Lord PriorProfessor Anthony R Mellows, OBE, TD

Order SecretariatSt John House3 Charterhouse MewsLondon EC1M 6BB

Secretary GeneralRear Admiral Andrew Gough, CB

Appendix 2Priory in Australia

PriorThe Governor General, Her ExcellencyMs Quentin Bryce, AC

Deputy PriorsHer Excellency Professor Marie Roslyn Bashir, AC, CVONew South Wales

His Excellency Professor David de Kretser, AC Victoria

Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, AO Queensland

His Excellency Rear Admiral K J Scarce, AC, CSC, RANR South Australia

His Honour Mr Tom Pauling, AO, QCNorthern Territory

His Excellency Mr Peter Underwood, AC Tasmania

Knight Commander of the Commandery His Excellency Dr Ken Michael, ACWestern Australia

PatronHis Excellency Michael Bryce AM AE

Sub-PrelateThe Most Reverend R HerftWestern Australia

The Right Reverend R Hurford, OAMNew South Wales

Priory OfficersDr Neil Conn, AO Chancellor

M R Compton, AMReceiver General

Professor P Warfe, CSCDirector of Training

Professor P Arbon, AMChief Commissioner

Dr Michael Campion Hospitaller

S Hasler Chair of Community Care

Dr D Sturkey, CVO, AMDirector of Ceremonies

Dr I J Howie-Willis, OAMLibrarian

Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors consists of the Priory Officers(apart from the Director of Ceremonies and the Librarian)and the Chair of each State/Territory Council and theAustralian Youth Council.

State/Territory Council Chairs

The Honourable Peter Collins, AM, QCNew South Wales

P Cudlipp Victoria

Dr V Efstathis, OAM, RFDQueensland

G A KingWestern Australia

G Brewer South Australia

G Melick, AM, RFD, CS Tasmania

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M J MooneyNorthern Territory

Col John Quantrill (Retd) Australian Capital Territory

Australian Youth CouncilM J Compton (to June)M S Winner (from June)

Priory Secretary and Chief Executive OfficerP LeCornu

Priory AuditorsManser Tierney & Johnston, Sydney

Priory SolicitorC G Chenoweth, Canberra (to September)

Appendix 3Admissions and PromotionsThe Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem

The Priory in AustraliaHer Excellency the Governor General, on behalf of HerMajesty the Queen, the Sovereign Head of the Order hasbeen pleased to sanction the following Admissions andPromotions in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital ofSt John of Jerusalem.

Priory ListAdmission as CommanderStephen Brady

New South WalesPromotion to CommanderFinlay MacNeilJohn Ward

Promotion to OfficerKathleen BonnerMichele Davidson Andrew Gallagher Cornelia Merritt Douglas Parker Rosemary Wilson

Admission as OfficerKenneth Handley

Admission as MemberJason Bendall Josette Docherty John Jobling Ilan Lowbeer Kelly McGowan Isabella Moutia Gae Rheinberger Steven Towle

VictoriaPromotion to Knight of Grace Brian Carey Stewart Granger

Promotion to Dame of GraceLorraine Glover

Promotion to CommanderJohn Marshall Deborah Taylor Correne Wassertheil

Promotion to OfficerDiane Dickson Ross Harlock Stephen Luke Robert Wilson

Admission as MemberPeter Altonhof Frances Burns Tania Canidisech Jacqueline Christini Daniel Ciccosillo Michell Crawford Tracy Grigg Stephen Horton Jennifer Luke Scott Mason Marie Parker Ann Payne Cary Sandell Peter Ryan Mark White

QueenslandPromotion to Officer Rhonda Clark

Promotion to OfficerJoy Murray

Admission as MemberJudith Allen Darryl Clare Sarah Cunningham Stephen Dean Janis Mason Frances Stoker

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Western AustraliaPromotion to Commander Kevin Arnol

Promotion to OfficerPhillip Cammiade

Admission as OfficerCatherine Ivey

Admission as MemberIrene Bain Evelyn Brady Neville Brass Bradley Carle Heidi Cowcher Terri Edwards Robert Elphick Ellis Godwin David Grimmond Enid Home Carol Hope Helen Laycock Melissa Northcott Brian Payne Kelly Pearce Neville Steicke Sharon Stewart Brian TrippRosemary Tulloch Glenn Willan

South AustraliaPromotion to Commander Peter Gill Peter Lorimer

Admission as MemberKaryn Bear John Burnley Tori Butler Paul Carden Brenda Chatfield John Cockshell Darren Daff Peter Foster Richard Larsen Brya McCausland Shane Mooar Alan Orrock Cheryl Rae Ian Rae Bronte Weeks Lawrence Weinert Craig Westbury Robyn Whittle

TasmaniaPromotion to Knight of GraceMichael Barrett

Promotion to CommanderDavid Reynolds

Promotion to OfficerPeter James

Admission as MemberBarbara Murphy Sharon Orchard Christine Quill Bodie Rodman Michael Skey Darrell Vincent

Northern TerritoryPromotion to Knight of GraceTrevor Riley

Promotion to Dame of Grace Angelina Butler

Promotion to OfficerDawn Bat

Admission as MemberRonald Owen

Australian Capital TerritoryPromotion as OfficerNeil Weeks

Admission as MemberGregory Millgate Stuart Storey Chris Ward

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Appendix 4Priory Votes of Thanks

New South WalesMelinda BrogranMaria CamilleriDr Lisa ChengDavid CollierRobbie DinichDonald DonnellyAndrew ElmsDanny FoxCindy FungMaria GuilfoyleMichael HaddadLeonie HayesDale JackamanMatthew KaneSylvia KaneScott LewisChi LimAllan MasonPat McDermottBrent MurraySandra OakmanSamuel ParkerCharles PopeCarol Slade Eric TamMaurreen TemplarColin ThomsonNatalie WalkerAlexandre WarwarBede Wykes

VictoriaDean AdamsWilliam Allen Paul BlaichBelinda CorcoranJennifer CorrOwain DymondAnn EyearsMichael GeorgiouKerryn GouldsonBernard GuerinAndrew HaywoodGreg LipschitzNoel McNeillKathleen MaloneNicole MammoneChristopher MatherGary Oke

Gail ParkinsonMichael PattersonChristopher Pickard-ClarkeCollin PumpaChennell RupernovicLeo ShelamoffLeon SmithJonathan TaylorsonMichael Wood Walter Cox

QueenslandJuliana BatesTrevor BarnesPaula HileyClayton KellyKylee Noble Jai PobarHolly ReyPhillip TaylorTom VidinsCommercial Swimming Club Moore Park Lions Club

South AustraliaRoslyn LohmannBronsons Laundry Service

TasmaniaMarlene CowenDavid Evans Christopher FranklinEdward HargreavesIan JosephColin MartindillLeslie WeeksBrighton CouncilMaintenance Man Ulverstone Division — 28 years

Northern TerritoryMark FergusonMandy ParadiseElizabeth Talbot

Australian Capital TerritoryShane BollardGraeme Burgess

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Appendix 5Competitions and Awards

Australian Cadet Competition Results

Colonel Alexander Christie Trophy — Individual

Champion SA Melissa Crompton2nd NT Sarah McLaughlin3rd NSW Jessica Robson

Colonel Douglas Donald Trophy — Cadet Leader

Champion NSW Ashley Weir2nd SA Miriam Russell3rd TAS Kirby D’Alton

Frances McKay Trophy — Team

Champion NSW Adam Brooke, Matthew Orton and Kyra Sedgbeer

2nd SA Hannah Russell, Claire Sowerbutts and Cameron Yarrow

3rd VIC Michael Smith, Rory Sheehan and Mitchell Thomas

Sir Kingsley Norris Trophy — State/Territory

Champion SA Melissa Crompton, Hannah Russell,Miriam Russell, Claire Sowerbutts,Leah Waldie and Cameron Yarrow

2nd NSW Adam Brooke, Scott Glading, MatthewOrton, Jessica Robson, Kyra Sedgbeerand Ashley Weir

3rd WA Hannah Brady, Zoe Payne, RachelPedersen, Claudia Redman, Caitlin Seen and Melissa Watson

Australian Adult Competition ResultsThe Sir George Stening Shield — Individual

Champion VIC Michael Georgiou2nd WA Mathew Squires3rd SA Lachlan Cibich

The Douglas Donald Shield — Team

Champion QLD Chris Bertolo, Amy Georgantas and Jodie Krammer

2nd SA Kaitlin Scott, Claire McGerr and Jasmine Trethewey

3rd TAS Jennifer Corr, Cynthia Ferrand and Noel Pianto

Team Manager Event

Champion SA Scott Loechel2nd WA Jeffrey Williams3rd VIC Greg Wilton

The Gordon Young Shield — State/Territory

Champion VIC Jennifer Corr, Cynthia Ferrand, Michael Georgiou, Noel Pianto and Greg Wilton

2nd WA Claire McGerr, Kaitlin Scott, Mathew Squires, Jasmine Trethewey and Jeffrey Williams

3rd QLD Chris Bertolo, Amy Georgantas, Jodie Krammer, Glen Morrison and Kyna Sully

Grand Prior Award recipients

New South WalesEmma Azzopardi Tyler CachiaShane Camero Sharon Cha Aaron Dan Olivia Da sonJon-Luc GriffithsTaylor FoxAdrian KongLarry LamLin dy LamChristopher LuiJack MinneySean NguyenNicola MawsonKatherine Maree MeadEbony O'HaraJohn O'ReillyLeonardo PaneCourtney PriddisSarah RayTessa RichardsBrooke RomcekMiguel Rosa SantosMonica RudharEmma Louise ScottAlex TanZenie TrinhKelly Wang

VictoriaAnvi ButalaFiona KanSamantha KennedyMorgan KeyMichael MelmothCara PeakeAlec WentworthCassandra Yeomans

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QueenslandCasey McDermott

Western AustraliaMichelle CreedAshley WaiteThani-Lee Willan

South AustraliaLuke BambrickCerise CullenJoshua DoyleJames HuntStephen McCallumPeter MiglioreClaire Sowerbutts

TasmaniaAaron John Reynolds

Northern TerritoryChristina FrancisKrystal KentHailee SkinnerMichelle Watson

Australian Capital TerritoryJessica Armstrong

Appendix 6Obituary

New South WalesH Kearns, KStJH Gordon, OStJG Johnston, MStJG Laird, MStJJ Shannon, MStJ

VictoriaC Sutton, KStJN Glover, OStJA Lomas, OStJP O’Connor, OStJT Webster, OStJ F Anderson, MStJM Chaplin, MStJV Frost, MStJ

J Hannon, MStJP McIntyre, MStJB Simmons, MStJM Summers, MStJ

QueenslandI S Coulson, CStJ

Western AustraliaF Webb, KStJH Eade, OStJK Evans, OStJL Richards, OStJB Clarke, OStJI Day, MStJT Marwick, MStJJ Morley, MStJD Stone, MStJM Yates, MStJ

South AustraliaD Hunt, CStJA Lockyer, CStJJ Thompson, CStJJ Rodgers, OStJW Spence, OStJJ Stevens, OStJD Carden, MStJW Edwards, MStJB Greig, MStJG Hurling, MStJA Kuhlmann, MStJG McLennan, MStJK Ray, MStJA Sargent, MStJT Simpson, MStJJ Tilley, MStJH Wilkins, MStJ

TasmaniaNil

Northern TerritoryB Kilgariff, KStJ

Australian Capital TerritoryNil

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Appendix 7Priory ChapterThe Priory Chapter consists of all members of the Priory of or above the grade of Commander. The members areordinarily resident within the Priory in Australia, togetherwith a proportion of Representative Members notexceeding one-third of the permanent members of theChapter within each State or Territory. The RepresentativeMembers shall be appointed by the Priory for a period of three years.

PrioryDame of Grace Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, AC

Knight of JusticeHis Excellency Michael Bryce, AM, AE  

New South WalesBailiff Grand CrossJ D Spencer, AM

Knights and Dames of JusticeJ F Davies, AM V Grogan, AM

Knights and Dames of GraceHer Excellency Professor Marie Roslyn Bashir, AC CVO — Deputy PriorProfessor F A Billson, AOR Bray M R Compton, AM L Conn AMDr N R Conn, AOH J Delaney Dr A C Grice, OAMM M Hudson, JPG P Hyles D S Levy T J Mayhew, JPBr D McEwenJ I Messenger R F M Mitchell, MBER Mitchell, OAMA T Phillips Dr C R Richards, MBE, OAM, EDJ Samuels Sir Nicholas Shehadie, AC, OBES Sinclair Rear Admiral P Sinclair, ACB E Stirton, OAMThe Honourable Sir Laurence Street, AC, KCMG, QC

CommandersR O Albert, AO, RFD, RDJ A Benstead, JPL Berghofer H M Booth Commander W J Brash, OBE (Rtd)

A BrownD W Buxton K Callinan, JPP W Chan S Coldrick J W Davies, ISO, JPJ DavisR B DavisC J Dawson J L Deane B J Doyle, JPR C Ferrier, OAMW L Firth, OAM, JPDr G M Fisher P W Fisher, JPM B Fry R W Gale F E Gleave Major General W Glenny, AO, RFD, ED (Rtd)T A Hamling S M HaringB D Hewlett W T HudsonG B KiehneDr B E Kinghorn Lady Martin Dr F MacNeilV J Miller K E Miller, JPV J MillerDr J F Mitchell, JPD J Nilsson, OAMS C Nilsson, JPProfessor M F O'Rourke, AM MDLady Pagan R D Potts, JPC Purdie Sr B Quintal MBELady Rowland K P Schneider B S Simpson A B Smith, JPK H Smith, JPG J Sneddon R M Sneddon L Spencer, AMDr E M Stack, CBER C TeusnerSir Ian Turbott, AO, CMG, CVOR N Walker, JPJ Ward

Sub-PrelateThe Right Reverend R Hurford

ChaplainsThe Reverend Dr C G Aiken, OAM, RFD, JPThe Right Reverend K B Mason, AMThe Right Reverend K Short, AO

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VictoriaKnights of JusticeThe Right Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen, AK, GCMG,GCVO, QC, DCLThe Right Reverend Dr P Hollingworth, AC, OBEThe Right Honourable Sir Ninian Stephen, KG, AK,GCMG, GCVO, KBE, QC

Knights and Dames of GraceHis Excellencey, Professor David M de Kretser, AC — Deputy Prior D A Bache J N Blackstock R J Bluck, AM, RFDDr E Brentnall, MBEP J BurkeB Carey I T Cheesewright Lady Cowen J F Crennan B J Davis F R DavidsonJ de KretserW P DeakesW J Foley D L Fraser L Glover The Honourable Sir James Gobbo, AC, CVOM Goodall, OAMS R Granger, BEMA Hollingworth J Landy, AC, MBEL Landy E A Mason Dr J A Mawdsley J Patterson Major General F E Poke, AO, RFD, EDM I Switzer

CommandersAssociate Professor F L Archer, OAMSister Y L Bird G F Blackstock Dr J W Byrne E J Calvert-Jones, AOB Cantlon, MBEM B Carey D CawteD F Cochrane P CuddlippJ CurrieC R Curwen, CVO, OBEDr A S Davis N Dine, JPA C Donald T DuncanJ DunlopG Flatt B E Granger B E GronowD L HumphreyJ W Humphrey

J W Ireland G R Jackson Dr P C Leffler W S Mackieson, JPA MarshallJ MarshallJ McCaughey J T McRae S I Miller, AO, LVO, QPMColonel L J Newell, AM, QPM, EDP NeylonJ D Penaluna M J Penaluna M D Phelan I V Rogers Professor J V RosenfeldM SellarG E Shaw C H Smith Lady Stephen D TaylorJ C Trethowan, AMC WassertheilA G WilliamsC E Williams K Woods

ChaplainThe Most Reverend P L FreierThe Very Reverend D J L Richardson

QueenslandKnight of JusticeThe Honourable W G Hayden, AC

Knights and Dames of GraceHer Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, AO — Deputy Prior B Arnison Major General P Arnison, AC, CVOA R BriggD T Buchanan, CBELady G Campbell A G R Chadwick, OAMV L Crook OAMB M Dawson, AMA P Demaine Dr V P Efstathis, OAM, RFDColonel M W Elliott, AO, EDL Forde, ACDr G M Gray, MBED Hayden M HuntDr J F Leditschke, AMV J LittleD McConnellP J McMurtrie S McCoskerColonel P Nicoll, AM, RFD, EDProfessor J H Pearn, AM, RFDI PickeringD E Price

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Dr B S Purssey, EDProfessor P G Warfe, CSCN Tranby, OAMS D Watson

CommandersM T Boulter Dr P J Donnelly D P W Cunningham, JPB C DunstanN D Fairhurst Brigadier T R Gibson, RLN C GillardDr W Glasson AOG J GleesonB J Henderson G Hood Dr R HowesDr R J Jeffery R LangL M Mackiewicz, OAMB P McCafferty Dr A McDonell, BMR McEwan P W Meyers J L Mills C M NielsenDr C H Palmer Sister B Quintal, MBEDr K J Solomon L A Steinhardt C H VernonE Young

Western AustraliaKnights and Dames of GraceHis Excellency Dr Ken Michael, AC — Knight CommanderB A Andrews, ASMW J Barker, CDR Blizard R G Donaldson, OAM D E Franklin, BEMJ Johnston, OAMI L Kaye-Eddie, ASMDr T Hamilton, AMG A King Dr A J King, AMJ MichaelM Muirhead, OAMWing Commander Dr H F Oxer, ASMK J Young

CommandersA J Ahern, ASMK ArnolP G Bates M J Cockman, OAMDr K Collins, AMG B Crandell J Di Masi G Ferguson

L FioriD J GildersleeveB K Hampson O D Hedemann, OAM, RFD, JPM Isbister, ASMR N Jesson J C JonesDr K R Littlewood B F McInerney, OAM, CD D C B Mouchemore, CD N E OlsenR Passmore, OAMLieutenant Colonel Dr R L Pearce, AM, RFD, JPJ E Ree R Reid, AM J RobertsC SchelfhoutG A Shea, OBEJ D Snowdon, OAMJ L Williams J M WilliamsP S Wood, JP

Sub PrelateThe Most Reverend R Herft

South AustraliaBailiff Grand CrossProfessor V R Marshall, AC

Knights and Dames of GraceHis Excellency Rear Admiral K J Scarce, AO, CSC, RANR— Deputy Prior Dr B E J Ancell, AMProfessor P Arbon, AMB J Bartlett, PSMDr F H G BridgewaterG L Coombes M K Corkhill Associate Professor J L Crompton, RFDL A Dansie Dr G A Davies, AM, RFD, EDLieutenant General Sir Donald Dunstan, AC, KBE, CBDr R M Edwards, OAMDr B J Fotheringham, AMR J GreigD C Heard V W Kollosche Lady Neal, AMSir Eric Neal, AC, CVOM A Nunn E ScarceSir Keith Seaman, KCVO, OBEA J Watt, LVO, QPM

CommandersA L Andersen B G Battersby R S Beahl P A Bird D J Bridges

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Dr R Britten-Jones, AOG CurtisK W Dansie D V V De Giglio, ASMR Denham E M Doman, OAMLady Dunstan Dr J Flett, AMC GernerP Gill M E Gove S R Hall P R Hawkins Dr F F Heddle, OAMN Hender, BEMDr V Humeniuk P Lorimer OAM JPDr S McGovern Dr D H Owens V Pavlik K Peach J A Rawes, OAMB J Rayson, JPL W Rogers H T R Rogerson R G Schilling, JP Lady Seaman S P Sperou, JPD D Thomas, OAM, JPG A Woods C G Wright, JPDr J F Young

ChaplainsThe Right Reverend I G C George, AOThe Right Reverend K Rayner, AO

TasmaniaKnights and Dames of GraceHis Excellency Peter Underwood AC — Deputy PriorJustice William Cox, AC, RFD, ED M W Barrett, AMK BrownR T Butler, OAMR A Cooper, BEMJ CoxR E Graham Lady Green The Honourable Sir Guy Green, AC, KBE, CVOK J Milbourne, OAMV F Reeve F UnderwoodColonel J D Stewart, MC

CommandersE M Allen, BEMThe Honourable Justice A M Blow, OAMR L Byrne, RFDJ F Byrne R Cowie, OAME C Edwards

Professor D Lees S D Miller D ReynoldsC SmithDr J M B Wane J Weeks

ChaplainReverend C Dann

Northern TerritoryKnights and Dames of GraceHis Honour Mr Tom Pauling, AO, QC — Deputy Prior J Anictomatis, AOJ Anictomatis Dr V Asche, AMK J A Asche, AC, QCA F Bromwich, OBE, RFDA Butler Dr L J Crompton T Egan, AON Evans M J MooneyT PaulingS R Peers, OAM, JPP J PooleChief Justice T J Riley, QCL I King

CommandersS Baddeley D Baker, OAMM J GraydenNT Talbot

ChaplainThe Right Reverend Bishop Gregory Thompson

Australian Capital TerritoryBailiff Grand CrossC A C Campbell, AM

Knights of JusticeSir William Deane, AC, KBEMajor General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC (Retd)

Knights and Dames of GraceGeneral Sir Phillip Bennett, AC, KBE, DSO — PatronLady Bennett Lady Deane Brigadier P J A Evans (Retd)Air Vice-Marshal H D Hall, CB, CMG, CBE, AFCM J Hazell, CVOP G F Henderson, ACDr I J Howie-Willis, OAMM JefferyAir Vice-Marshal M D Miller, AOH G Roberts Dr D G Rossi, AOSir David Smith, KCVO, AOD Sturkey, CVO, AM

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CommandersM C B Bonsey, CVOJ BollardS BradyC Gerrard, AMDr W A Langsford, OBER O’Brien

Appendix 8National Committees and Office Holders

Priory Investigation CommitteeChairThe Chancellor, Dr Neil Conn, AO

CommitteePriory Officers who are members of the National Board and Priory Secretary

Risk And Compliance CommitteeChairReceiver General, M R Compton, AM

CommitteeState/Territory Treasurers or designated representative C J DawsonJ D Spencer, AMP LeCornu A Power J Brooks

Chief Executives CommitteeChairP LeCornu, National Office

CommitteeS Gavin, New South WalesS Horton, VictoriaE Carey, QueenslandS Mitten, South AustraliaR Cowie, OAM, TasmaniaR Coburn, Northern TerritoryC Ward, Australian Capital TerritoryT Ahern, Western Australia

Australian Youth CouncilChairM Compton (to June)A Winner (from June)

Policy Coordinator J Boessler (from June)

Training and Leadership Development Coordinator J Oxford (to June)D Adams (from June)

Communications Coordinator J Haslett (to June)S McAuley (from June)

Research Development Coordinator M Northcott

Youth Council Representative MembersNew South Wales C Robinson A Weir

Queensland R Lovett E Dooley

South Australia M OudshoornA Taylor

Western Australia K Dedman

Tasmania L Hardwicke S Woolford

Northern Territory A McKay H Skinner

Victorian S MitchellD Ciccosillo

Medical Advisory PanelProfessor P Warfe, CSCProfessor J Pearn, AM, RFDProfessor P FrickerAssociate Professor P Middleton (to June)A Eade, ASM (from July)Professor P Arbon, AMDr H Oxer, ASMLt Col G Newman-MartinDr D Elliott

Training Branch Standing CommitteeChairDirector of Training, Professor P Warfe, CSC

CommitteeDeputy Director of Training (vacant)

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State/Territory Training Committee ChairsJ Spencer, New South WalesN Dine, VictoriaProfessor P Leggat, QueenslandG Coombes, South AustraliaR Cowie, OAM, TasmaniaDr J Schmitzer, Northern TerritoryDr K McKay, Australian Capital Territory

National Commissioners GroupChairChief Commissioner, Professor P Arbon, AM

CommitteeDeputy Chief Commissioner, K Brown

Chief Professional OfficerA Eade, ASM

Chief SuperintendentK Sullivan

Chief Cadet OfficerH Banu-Lawrence

State/Territory CommissionersW Glenny, AO, New South WalesDr I Nicolson, VictoriaN Gillard, QueenslandR Greig, OAM, South AustraliaC Graham, TasmaniaS Peers, OAM, Northern TerritoryJ Bollard, Australian Capital Territory

National Community Care GroupChairS Hasler

State/Territory Community Care Branch Committee ChairsS Campbell-Lloyd, New South WalesJ Dunlop, Victoria (to November)S D Watson, QueenslandK Young, Western Australia (to May)B Weeks, South AustraliaM Barrett, Tasmania (from May)Dr D Sturkey, CVO, AM, Australian Capital Territory

State/Territory Community Care ManagersM Chalmers, New South Wales (to November)M Hopkins, New South Wales (from November)V Spurrell, VictoriaJ Allen, QueenslandK Hawdon, Western Australia (to May)J Bell, South Australia (to April)E Knight-Hoggins, South Australia (from April)L Bester, TasmaniaS Walker, Australian Capital Territory

National Ophthalmic CommitteeHospitallerDr M Campion

State/Territory Ophthalmic Program Committee ChairsJ Davies, New South WalesJ Dunlop, VictoriaDr B Glasson, QueenslandI L Kaye-Eddie, ASM, Western AustraliaDr N Verma, TasmaniaMr S Baddeley, Northern TerritoryS Walker, Australian Capital Territory

Research Ethics CommitteeChairProfessor P Warfe, CSC

CommitteeReverend Dr C Dundon M WillisProfessor P Arbon, AMH WrenC G ChenowethG JensenT Rolfe

Operations Branch National Staff GroupChief CommissionerProfessor P Arbon, AM

Deputy Chief CommissionerK Brown

Chief Professional OfficerA Eade, ASM

Chief SuperintendentK Sullivan

Chief Cadet OfficerH Banu-Lawrence

Chief Medical OfficerP Middleton (to June)

Chief Nursing OfficerJ Ranse

Chief ParamedicA Eade, ASM

National Staff OfficersD Templeman Dr K Zeitz

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National Office Chief Executive Officer and Priory SecretaryP LeCornu

Finance ManagerA Power

National Training ManagerS van Gerwen (to October)

National First Aid Services ManagerS Carter

National Publications ManagerS Dyson (to December)G Lhuede (from December)

National Youth ManagerB Ding

National Volunteer Development ManagerF Crozier

National Product Sourcing UnitGeneral Manager, Strategic Sourcing and ComplianceD de Silva

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Appendix 9Finances

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Committee’s Report

Your committee members submit the financial statements of St John Ambulance Australia Inc. for the financial year ended 31 December 2010.

Committee MembersThe names of committee members throughout the year and at the date of this report are:

Dr N R ConnMr M R ComptonMs S A HaslerP G WarfeProfessor P A ArbonDr M CampionMr M Compton to 25.6.2010Ms A Winner from 25.6.2010Dr V P EfstathisMr M J MooneyMr J R QuantrillMr P J CudlippMr G A KingMr G BrewerMr Greg MelickThe Honourable P E J Collins

Principal ActivitiesThe principal activities of the association during the financial year were:

(a) The national administration and policy-making of St John Ambulance Australia and its charitable first aid and community service work.

(b) The printing and publication of texts and books for the teaching of first aid and ancillary subjects, and for the instruction of members of the organisation.

(c) The assembly and supply of first aid kits and associated items to members of St John Ambulance Australia, to national institutions, and through State and Territory organisations to the general public.

(d) The raising of funds to support the operation of ophthalmic outreach programs in Australia and overseas.

Significant ChangesNo significant changes in the nature of these activities occurred during the financial year.

Operating ResultThe net surplus/(deficit) of the association for the financial year amounted to $1,468,835.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the members of the committee.

Dr Neil Conn Mark Raymond Compton

Dated this fourteenth day of April 2011.

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Statement by Members of the Committee

In the opinion of the committee the financial statements as set out on pages 44 to 63:

1. Presents a true and fair view of the financial position of St John Ambulance Australia Inc. as at 31 December 2010and its performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.

2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that St John Ambulance Australia Inc. will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

This statement is made in accordance with the resolution of the committee and is signed for and on behalf of the committee by:

Dr Neil Conn Mr Mark ComptonChancellor Receiver General

Dated this fourteenth day of April 2011.

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Statement of Comprehensive Incomefor the year ended 31 December 2010

Note 2010 2009$ $

Revenues from ordinary activities 2 8 366 740 15 944 419

Cost of sales of publications, first aid kits and components and uniforms 3a. (4 802 860) (8 784 648)

Raw materials and consumables used 0 0

Employee benefits expense (1 470 240) (2 891 601)

Depreciation and amortisation expenses (208 340) (253 008)

Borrowing cost expense 0 0

Other expenses from ordinary activities (480 469) (5 891 924)

Net surplus (deficit) from ordinary activities after income tax expense 3 1 404 831 (1 876 762)

Other comprehensive income

Net gain on revaluation of financial assets 64 004 494 084

Total Other comprehensive income for the year 64 004 494 084

Total changes in accumulated surplus 1 468 835 (1 382 678)

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statementsThe accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Statement of Financial Positionas at 31 December 2010

Note 2010 2009$ $

Current AssetsCash assets 4 5 757 316 5 158 579

Receivables 5 836 690 2 098 868

Inventories 6 1 023 237 2 101 205

Other 7 64 184 77 370

Total Current Assets 7 681 427 9 436 022

Non-Current AssetsOther financial assets 8 7 992 241 7 647 034

Property, plant & equipment 9 409 046 710 622

Total Non-Current Assets 8 401 287 8 357 656

Total Assets 16 082 714 17 793 678

Current LiabilitiesPayables 10 580 313 639 403

Provisions 11 208 492 3 325 373

Other 12 36 772 40 599

Total Current Liabilities 825 577 4 005 375

Non-Current LiabilitiesOther 12 100 100

Total Non-Current Liabilities 100 100

Total Liabilities 825 677 4 005 475

Net Assets 15 257 038 13 788 203

Accumulated Surplus AccountReserves 13 1 755 451 1 794 170

Retained surplus 14 13 501 587 11 994 033

Total Accumulated Surplus 15 257 038 13 788 203

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statementsThe accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Statement of Cash Flowsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

Note 2010 2009$ $

Cash Flow from Operating ActivitiesReceipts from customers 8 136 307 19 700 733

Investment Income 420 948 477 238

Payments to suppliers and employees (7 925 273) (19 205 987)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 20b. 631 982 971 984

Cash Flow from Investing ActivitiesProceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 35 556 437 645

Payment for property and plant ( 68 801) ( 167 891)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities ( 33 245) 269 754

Cash flow from Financing Activities 0 0

Net increase (decrease) in cash held 598 737 1 241 738

Cash at beginning of the year 5 158 579 3 916 841

Cash at end of the year 20a. 5 757 316 5 158 579

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statementsThe accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Statement of Changes in Equityfor the year ended 31 December 2010

Note 2010 2009$ $

EQUITY

Reserves 13Opening Balance 1 January 1 794 170 2 401 689

Add: Movements to/(from) Reserves ( 38 719) ( 607 519)

Closing Balance 31 December 1 755 451 1 794 170

Retained Profits 14Retained profits at 1 January 11 994 033 12 769 190

Add: Operating Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year 1 468 835 (1 382 678)

13 462 868 11 386 512

Add: Transfers (to)/from Reserves 38 719 607 521

Retained profits at 31 December 13 501 587 11 994 033

TOTAL EQUITY 15 257 038 13 788 203

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statementsThe accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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The financial statements cover St John Ambulance Australia Inc. as an individual entity.

St John Ambulance Australia Inc. is an association incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory under the

Associations Incorporation Act 1991.

1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of PreparationThe financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance

with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations and the Associations Incorporation

Act 1991.

Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in financial

statements containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions to which they apply.

Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements and notes also comply with

International Financial Reporting Standards. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial

statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated.

The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, modified

where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-currents, financial assets and financial liabilities.

a. Income TaxThe Association is exempt from income tax under Subdivision 50-B of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

b. InventoriesInventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs are assigned on a first-in first-out

basis and include direct materials and direct labour.

c. Property, plant and equipmentEach class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or deemed cost less, where applicable,

any accumulated depreciation.

Plant and EquipmentPlant and equipment is measured on the cost basis.

The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is reviewed annually by Directors to ensure it is not in excess

of the recoverable amount from those assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected

net cash flows which will be received from the assets’ employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net

cash flows have not been discounted to present values in determining recoverable amounts.

DepreciationThe depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a straight line basis over the useful lives of the assets to

the Association commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated

over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.

Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

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1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable asset are:

Class of asset Depreciation rateMotor Vehicles 10% – 20%

Buildings 2%

Office Equipment 13% – 33.3%

Furniture 10% – 13%

Other property, plant & equipment 10% – 15%

d. LeasesLeases of fixed assets, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset,

but not the legal ownership, are transferred to the Association, are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are

capitalised, recording an asset and a liability equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments, including

any guaranteed residual values. Leased assets are depreciated on a straight line basis over their estimated useful

lives where it is likely that the entity will obtain ownership of the asset, or over the term of the lease. Lease payments

are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period.

Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor,

are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.

e. Investments

“Financial Instruments”Investments are measured at market value. The increase in market value of investments has been included

as other comprehensive income.

The carrying amount of investments is reviewed annually by Directors to ensure it is not in excess of the

recoverable amount of these investments. The recoverable amount is assessed from the quoted unit prices

in the managed funds.

The expected net cash flows from investments have not been discounted to present values in determining

recoverable amounts.

f. Impairment of assetsAt the end of each reporting period, the association reviews the carrying value of its tangible and intangible assets

to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists,

the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use,

is compared to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount is

expensed to the statement of comprehensive income.

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the association estimates

the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

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1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

g. Employee EntitlementsProvision is made for the Association’s liability for employee entitlements arising from services rendered by

employees to balance date. Employee entitlements expected to be settled within one year together with

entitlements arising from wages and salaries and annual leave which will be settled after one year, have been

measured at their nominal amount. Long service leave has not been discounted as requested by AAS 30

as the amount is not material.

Contributions are made by the Association to employee superannuation funds of choice and are charged

as an expense when incurred.

h. Cash and Cash EquivalentsCash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks. other short-term highly

liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are

shown within short-term borrowings in current liabilities in the statement of financial position.

i. Revenue and Other IncomeRevenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon the delivery of goods to customers.

Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to

the financial assets.

Dividend revenue is recognised when the Association has established that it has a right to receive a dividend.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

j. Goods and Services Tax (GST)Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST

incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised

as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables

in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.

Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST components

of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

k. Comparative FiguresWhere required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes

in presentation for the current financial year.

When the association applies an accounting policy retrospectively, makes a retrospective restatement or reclassifies

items in its financial statements, a Statement of Financial Position as at the beginning of the earliest comparative

period must be disclosed.

l. Trade and Other PayablesTrade and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and

services received by the association during the reporting period which remains unpaid. The balance is recognised

as a current liability with the amount being normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability.

Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

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1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

m. ProvisionsProvisions are recognised when the entity has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which

it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. Provisions

recognised represent the best estimate of the amounts require to settle the obligation at reporting date.

n. Key Estimates (i) ImpairmentThe association assesses impairment at the end of each reporting period by evaluation of conditions and events

specific to the association that may be indicative of impairment triggers. Recoverable amounts of relevant assets

are reassessed using value-in-use calculations which incorporate various key assumptions.

o. Adoption of New and Revised Accounting StandardsDuring the current year the association has adopted all of the new and revised Australian Accounting Standards

and Interpretations applicable to its operations which became mandatory.

The adoption of these standards has impacted the recognition, measurement and disclosure of certain transactions.

The following is an explanation of the impact of these standards and interpretations has had on the financial

statements of St John Ambulance Australia Inc.

AASB 101: Presentation of Financial StatementsIn September 2007 the Australian Accounting Standards Board revised AASB 101, and as a result, there

have been changes to the presentation and disclosure of certain information within the financial statements.

Below is an overview of the key changes and the impact on the association’s financial statements.

Disclosure impactTerminology changes – The revised version of AASB 101 contains a number of terminology changes,

including the amendment of names of the primary financial statements.

Reporting changes in equity – The revised version of AASB 101 requires all changes in equity arising from

transactions with owners in their capacity as owners, to be presented separately from non-owner changes in equity.

Owner changes in equity are to be presented in the statement of changes in equity, with non-owner changes in

equity presented in the statement of comprehensive income. The previous version of AASB 101 required that owner

changes in equity and other comprehensive income be presented in the statement of changes in equity.

Statement of comprehensive income – The revised version of AASB 101 requires that all income and expenses

be presented in either one statement – the statement of comprehensive income, or two statements – a separate

income statement and a statement of comprehensive income. The previous version of AASB 101 required only

the presentation of a single income statement.

The association’s financial statements now contain a statement of comprehensive income.

Other comprehensive income – The revised version of AASB 101 introduces the concept of ‘other comprehensive

income’ which comprises income and expenses that are not recognised in profit or loss as required by other

Australian Accounting Standards. Items of other comprehensive income are to be disclosed in the statement

of comprehensive income. Entities are required to disclose the income tax relating to each component of other

comprehensive income. The previous version of AASB 101 did not contain an equivalent concept.

Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

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Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

Note Note 2010 2009$ $

2 REVENUEOperating Activities:

State & Territory Contributions 2 125 320 1 837 390

Sale of publications 915 014 915 057

Sale of First Aid kits, components and uniforms 4 605 138 12 410 730

Donations 25 976 39 887

Other 216 662 171 773

7 888 110 15 374 837

Non-operating Activities:

Interest receivable 210 854 122 691

Dividends received 25 913 71 113

Return on managed investments 356 944 283 434

Proceeds on disposal of property, plant & equipment ( 126 481) ( 2 787)

Sponsorship 11 400 95 132

Unrealised gain on investments 64 004 494 084

542 634 1 063 667

Total Revenue 8 430 744 16 438 504

3 SURPLUS FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIESSurplus from ordinary activities has been determined after:

a. Expenses:Cost of publication sales 695 231 581 016

Cost of First Aid kits, components and uniforms 4 101 008 8 203 632

Depreciation of property, plant & equipment 208 340 253 009

Net loss on disposal of plant & equipment 2 787

Stock write offs 216 580 62 555

Bad and doubtful debts ( 4 976) 40 000

Provision for unexpended sponsorship revenue 54 821

Remuneration of the auditor

- audit or review 22 926 20 685

- other services

b. Revenue and net gains (losses)Net gain (loss) on disposal of property, plant & equipment ( 126 481) ( 2 787)

Unrealised gain (loss) on investments 64 004 494 084

c. Sales of First Aid kits, components and uniformsto related entitiesSt John Ambulance Australia (NSW) 1 951 609 3 202 973

St John Ambulance Australia (Vic) 990 330 1 289 213

St John Ambulance Australia (Qld) 369 844 906 652

St John Ambulance Australia (WA) 641 039 2 212 487

St John Ambulance Australia (SA) 218 805 894 531

St John Ambulance Australia (Tas) 106 606 441 373

St John Ambulance Australia (NT) 152 275 591 024

St John Ambulance Australia (ACT) 59 226 394 971

4 489 733 9 933 224

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Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

Note Note 2010 2009$ $

d. Significant revenues and expenses:The following revenue and expense items are relevant in

explaining the financial performance:

Contributions receivable from States & Territories 2 125 320 1 837 390

Publication sales revenue receivable from

States and Territories 902 041 712 841

e. Surplus (deficit) by function:Priory Office 422 449 550 632

National Business Centre 1 046 386 (1 933 310)

1 468 835 (1 382 678)

4 CASH ASSETSCash on hand 1 297 1 700

Cash at bank 666 493 1 193 200

Cash on deposit 5 089 526 3 963 679

5 757 316 5 158 579

5 RECEIVABLESCurrent

Trade receivables 210 216 333 799

Provision for impairment of receivables ( 40 000)

210 216 293 799

Other receivables 55 654 202 101

Related entities 570 820 1 602 968

836 690 2 098 868

6 INVENTORIESCurrent

Raw materials and component stores at cost 282 556 1 279 647

Work in progress at cost - First Aid kit assemblies 52 745

Publications at cost 730 901 216 401

Work in progress at cost - Publications 9 780 552 412

1 023 237 2 101 205

7 OTHER ASSETSPrepayments 64 184 77 370

8 OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETSManaged investments - at market value 7 992 241 7 647 034

7 992 241 7 647 034

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Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

Note Note 2010 2009$ $

9 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENTPlant and Equipment

Plant and equipment - at cost 1 008 980 1 924 753

Less accumulated depreciation ( 599 934) (1 214 132)

409 046 710 622

Total Plant and Equipment 409 046 710 622

Total Property, Plant and Equipment409 046 710 622

MOVEMENT IN CARRYING AMOUNTS:

Plant and Equipment

Balance at beginning of year 710 622 907 983

Additions 68 801 167 891

Disposals ( 35 556) ( 109 456)

Depreciation expense ( 208 340) ( 253 009)

Profit/(Loss) on disposals ( 126 481) ( 2 787)

Carrying amount at end of year 409 046 710 622

10 PAYABLESTrade creditors 230 643 398 715

Sundry creditors 75 447

Related entities 116 834 51 813

Accrued expenses 232 835 113 428

580 312 639 403

11 PROVISIONS AND EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTSCurrentSponsorship 10 156 64 635

Commonwealth Government (PAD program) 75 194 149 396

Employee Entitlements (Long Service Leave) 53 269 148 621

Employee Entitlements (Annual Leave) 69 874 215 847

Provision for Stock write offs 3 874

Provision for Restructure of the National Business Centre 2 743 000

208 492 3 325 373

No. No.

Number of employees at year end 13 44

12 RESTRICTED FUNDSCurrentOverseas Aid 23 854 23 854

Cadet Teams Competing Overseas 12 918 16 745

36 772 40 599Non-CurrentCohen Trust 100 100

100 100

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Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

Note Note 2010 2009$ $

13 RESERVESOphthalmic Branch Reserve 61 559 93 584

Publications Development Reserve 509 131 519 653

Foundation Reserve 207 715 229 105

National Office Reserve 540 000 540 000

National Office Marketing Reserve 437 046 411 828

1 755 451 1 794 170

Ophthalmic Branch Reserve movements during the year:Opening balance 93 584 167 946

Donations & interest received 18 105 37 108

Expenditure incurred ( 50 130) ( 111 470)

Closing balance 61 559 93 584

The ophthalmic branch reserve records the surplus of donations

received over the costs associated with Ophthalmic Outreach

Programs in Jerusalem and Australia.

Publications Development Reserve movements during the year:Opening balance 519 653 517 639

Annual program increments 2 014

Annual program decrements ( 10 522)

Closing balance 509 131 519 653

The publications development reserve records the annual surplus/deficit

associated with this stand-alone business activity so as to provide a pool

for the future development of new/revised First Aid training publications.

Foundation Reserve movements during the year:Opening balance 229 105 236 272

Annual program increments

Annual program decrements ( 21 390) ( 7 167)

Closing balance 207 715 229 105

The Foundation reserve records the annual surplus/deficit associated

with funds transferred from the St John Ambulance Foundation.

National Office Reserve movements during the year:Opening balance 540 000 700 000

Annual program increments

Annual program decrements ( 160 000)

Closing balance 540 000 540 000

The National Office reserve records the funding available for projects

approved by the Board.

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Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

Note Note 2010 2009$ $

National Office HeartStart ReserveOpening balance 60 000

Annual program increments

Annual program decrements ( 60 000)

Closing balance 0 0

The National Office HeartStart Reserve records the funding available

for completion of Project HeartStart.

National Business Centre IT Implementation Reservemovements during the year:Opening balance 34 803

Annual program increments

Annual program decrements ( 34 803)

Closing balance 0 0

The National Business Centre IT implementation reserve records the

funding available for future IT initiatives.

National Business Centre Building Fund Reservemovements during the year:Opening balance 316 789

Annual program increments

Annual program decrements ( 316 789)

Closing balance 0 0

The National Business Centre building fund reserve records the

funding available for the review, improvement or relocation of premises.

National Business Centre Stock Obsolescence Reservemovements during the year:Opening balance 50 000

Annual program increments

Annual program decrements ( 50 000)

Closing balance 0 0

The National Business Centre stock obsolescence reserve records

the funding available for write down of obsolete stock.

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Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

Note Note 2010 2009$ $

National Office Marketing Reserve movements during the year:Opening balance 411 828 318 240

Annual program increments 67 800 210 590

Annual program decrements ( 42 582) ( 117 002)

Closing balance 437 046 411 828

The National Office Marketing reserve records the funding

available for market initiatives.

14 RETAINED SURPLUSAccumulated surplus at the beginning of the financial year 11 994 034 12 769 190

Net surplus (deficit) attributable to the Association 1 468 835 (1 382 678)

Transfer (to) from Ophthalmic Reserve 13 32 025 74 362

Transfer (to) from Publications Development Reserve 13 10 522 ( 2 014)

Transfer (to) from Australian Office HeartStart Reserve 13 60 000

Transfer (to) from Australian Office Reserve 13 160 000

Transfer (to) from National Business Centre IT implementation Reserve 13 34 803

Transfer (to) from National Business Centre Building Fund Reserve 13 316 789

Transfer (to) from National Business Centre Stock Obsolescence Reserve 13 50 000

Transfer (to) from St John Ambulance Foundation Reserve 13 21 390 7 167

Transfer (to) from National Office Marketing Reserve ( 25 218) ( 93 586)

Accumulated surplus at the end of the financial year 13 501 588 11 994 033

CAPITAL AND LEASING COMMITMENTS

Finance Leasing and HirePurchase commitments

Payable

- not longer than 1 year

- longer than 1 year but not longer than 5 years

- longer than 5 years

Minimum lease payments

Less future finance charges

Total lease liability 15

Operating Lease CommitmentsNon-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not

capitalised in the financial statements:

Payable

- not longer than 1 year

- longer than 1 year but not longer than 5 years

- longer than 5 years

Capital Expenditure Commitments contracted for:- plant and equipment purchases

- capital expenditure projects

Payable

- not longer than 1 year

- longer than 1 year but not longer than 2 years

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Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

Note Note 2010 2009$ $

15 CONTINGENT LIABILITIESThe Directors are not aware of any contingent liabilities.

16 SUBSEQUENT EVENTSThe National Board decided that the National Business Centre will cease

to operate after 31st January 2010. The provision of $2.743m that was

taken up in 2009 has now been reversed.

17 ECONOMIC DEPENDENCEThe Association is economically dependent on the operating entities of

St John Ambulance in each State and Territory of Australia. Details of the

funding contributions are contained in Note 18 and sales to those

entities are detailed in Note 3c.

18 RELATED ENTITIESSt John Ambulance Australia Inc (the Association) is the incorporated

operating body of the Priory in Australia of the Most Venerable Order

of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem (the Order). The Order is

incorporated by Royal Charter.

Internationally, the Association is related to the Grand Council of

the Order as the governing body of the Order. During the year the

Association contributed amounts totalling $122,252 towards the

operating costs of the Grand Council and incurred conference

costs of $22,210.

Within Australia, the Association is related to operating and trustee

entities in each State and Territory of Australia through the authority

of the Association's constitution and the Royal Charter which is

recognised in the constitutional documents of each State and Territory entity.

During the year, related entities made the following contributions

to the Association towards the operating costs of the Association:

St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) 652 568 556 566

St John Ambulance Australia (Vic) 449 971 377 670

St John Ambulance Australia (Qld) 361 182 297 078

St John Ambulance Australia (WA) 286 004 288 538

St John Ambulance Australia (SA) 208 398 172 330

St John Ambulance Australia (Tas) 69 941 60 134

St John Ambulance Australia (NT) 46 456 45 352

St John Ambulance Australia (ACT) 50 799 39 722

2 125 320 1 837 390

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Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

Note Note 2010 2009$ $

Sales of publications (including levies) to related entities by the Association:

St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) 340 810 134 738

St John Ambulance Australia (Vic) 90 073 147 109

St John Ambulance Australia (Qld) 120 965 53 629

St John Ambulance Australia (WA) 80 553 99 855

St John Ambulance Australia (SA) 159 677 159 725

St John Ambulance Australia (Tas) 28 304 40 210

St John Ambulance Australia (NT) 50 739 51 945

St John Ambulance Australia (ACT) 30 919 25 629

902 041 712 841

During the year, related entities received the following distribution

of surplus in relation to national contracts negotiated by the

National Product Sourcing Unit:

St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) 71 360

St John Ambulance Australia (Vic) 61 855

St John Ambulance Australia (Qld) 35 748

St John Ambulance Australia (WA) 24 466

St John Ambulance Australia (SA) 28 121

St John Ambulance Australia (Tas) 8 229

St John Ambulance Australia (NT) 11 707

St John Ambulance Australia (ACT) 2 547

244 033

At balance date, the following amounts were owed by related entities:

St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) 287 020 604 422

St John Ambulance Australia (Vic) 98 851 299 231

St John Ambulance Australia (Qld) 38 868 96 830

St John Ambulance Australia (WA) 54 336 323 178

St John Ambulance Australia (SA) 48 154 173 151

St John Ambulance Australia (Tas) 9 607 50 136

St John Ambulance Australia (NT) 39 541 48 197

St John Ambulance Australia (ACT) 2 678 5 046

579 055 1 600 191Sales of first aid kits, components and uniforms to related entities are

detailed in Note 3c.

Directors of the Association received no remuneration in respect of their position.

19 SEGMENT REPORTINGThe Association operates in a single geographical segment - Australia - through

its State/Territory operational entities. The Association operates in the field of

development and publication of first aid material and products and the

promotion of humanitarian causes.

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Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

Note Note 2010 2009$ $

20 CASH FLOW INFORMATION20a. Reconciliation of Cash

Cash at end of the financial year as shown in the statements of

cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the statement of

financial position as follows:

Cash on hand 1 297 1 700

Cash at bank 666 493 1 193 200

Cash on deposit 5 089 526 3 963 679

5 757 316 5 158 579

20b. Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with profit from ordinary activities after taxSurplus (Deficit) from ordinary activities 1 468 835 (1 382 679)

Non-cash flows in surplus (deficit) from ordinary activities

Depreciation 208 340 253 009

Loss on disposal of plant and equipment 126 481 2 787

Increase in market value of investments ( 64 004) ( 494 084)

Return on Investments ( 281 202) ( 241 334)

Changes in assets and liabilities

Decrease (increase) in receivables 1 262 178 ( 331 884)

Decrease (increase) in other assets 13 186 56 946

Decrease (increase) in inventories 1 077 968 505 699

Decrease (increase) in amounts owing by related entities

(Decrease) increase in payables ( 59 091) ( 362 338)

(Decrease) increase in provisions (3 116 881) 2 972 337

(Decrease) increase in other payables ( 3 827) ( 6 475)

Cash flows from operations 631 982 971 984

21 ASSOCIATION DETAILSThe registered office of the Association is:

Unit 8/18 National Circuit

BARTON ACT 2600

The principal place of business of the Association is:

Unit 8/18 National Circuit

BARTON ACT 2600

22 Financial Risk ManagementThe associations financial instruments consist mainly of deposits

with banks and short-term and long-term investment, managed

investments,accounts receivable and payable.

The totals for each category of financial instruments, measured in

accordance with AASB 139 as detailed in the accounting policies

to these financial statements, are as follows:

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Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

22 Financial Risk Management (cont'd)Financial AssetsCash and cash equivalents 4 5 757 316 5 158 578

Managed Investments 8 7 992 241 7 647 034

Total Financial Assets 13 749 557` 12 805 612

Financial LiabilitiesTrade and other payables 10 580 313 639 403

Total Financial Liabilities 580 313 639 403

Financial Risk Management PoliciesThe directors overall risk management strategy seeks to assist the association in meeting its financial targets,

whilst minimising potential adverse effects on financial performance. Risk management policies are approved and

reviewed by the directors on a regular basis. These include credit risk policies and future cash flow requirements.

Specific Financial Risk Exposures and ManagementThe main risks the association is exposed to through its financial instruments are credit risk, liquidity risk

and market risk relating to interest rate risk and equity price risk.

a. Credit riskExposure to credit risk relating to financial assets arises from the potential non-performance by counterparties

of contract obligations that could lead to a financial loss for the association.

Credit Risk ExposuresThe maximum exposure to credit risk by class of recognised financial assets at the end of the reporting period

is equivalent to the carrying value and classification of those financial assets (net of any provisions) as presented

in the statement of financial position.

Trade and other receivables that are neither past due or impaired are considered to be of high credit quality.

Credit risk related to balances with banks and other financial institutions is managed by the directors.

b. Liquidity riskLiquidity risk arises from the possibility that the association might encounter difficulty in settling its debts

or otherwise meeting its obligations in relation to financial liabilities.

The association manages this risk through the following mechanisms:

- preparing forward looking cash flow analysis in relation to its operational, investing and financing activites;

- maintaining a reputable credit profile;

- managing credit risk related to financial assets;

- only investing surplus cash with major financial institutions; and

- comparing the maturity profile of financial liabilities with the realisation profile of financial assets.

The following tables reflect an undiscounted contractual maturity analysis for financial liabilties.

Cash flows realised from financial assets reflect management's expectation as to the timing of realisation.

Actual timing may therefore differ from that disclosed. The timing of cash flows presented in the table to

settle financial liabilities reflects the earliest contractual settlement dates.

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Note Note 2010 2009$ $

22 Financial Risk Management (cont'd)

Financial liability and financial asset maturity analysis

c. Market riski. Interest rate risk

Exposure to interest rate risk arises on financial assets and financial liabilities recognised at the end of the

reporting period whereby a future change in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair value of

fixed rate financial instruments.

ii. Price RiskPrice risks relates to the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because

of changes in market prices of securities held.

The association is exposed to securities price risk on investments held for trading or for medium to longer terms.

Such risk is managed through diversification across industries and geographical locations.

Sensitivity Analysis

The following table illustrates sensitivities to the association's exposures to changes in interest rates and market prices of

securities held. The table indicates the impact on how profit and equity values reported at the end of the reporting period

would have been affected by changes in the relevant risk variable that management considers to be reasonably possible.

These sensitivities assume that the movement in a particular variables is independent of other variables.

Profit Equity$ $

Year ended 31 December 2010+/- 10% in managed investments +/- 763 612 +/- 763 612

+/- 2% in interest rates +/- 99 645 +/- 99 645

Year ended 31 December 2009

+/- 10% in managed investments +/- 685 783 +/- 685 783

+/- 2% in interest rates +/- 73 151

+/- 73 151

No sensitivity analysis has been performed on foreign exchange risk as the association is not exposed to

foreign currency fluctuations.

Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

Within 1 Year 1 to 5 Years Over 5 Years Total2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Financial liabilities -due for payment

Trade and other payables 580 313 639 403 0 0 0 0 580 313 639 403Total expected outflows 580 313 639 403 0 0 0 0 580 313 639 403

Financial assets -cash flows realisableCash and cash equivalents 5 757 316 5 158 579 0 0 0 0 5 757 316 5 158 579

Managed Investments 7 992 241 7 647 034 7 992 241 7 647 034

Total anticipated inflows 13 749 557 12 805 613 0 0 0 0 5 757 316 5 158 579

Net (outflow)/inflow on

financial instruments 13 169 244 12 166 210 0 0 0 0 5 177 003 4 519 176

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Note Note 2010 2009$ $

22 Financial Risk Management (cont'd)Net Fair ValuesFair value estimation

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition

and measurement or for disclosure purposes.

23 Capital ManagementThe directors control the capital of the association to ensure adequate cash flows and that returns

from investments are maximised and ensure that the overall risk management strategy is in

line with this objective.

Risk management policies are approved and reviewed by the directors on a regular

basis. These include credit risk policies and future cash flow requirements.

The association's capital consists of financial liabilities, supported by financial assets.

Management effectively manages the association's capital by assessing the financial risks and

responding to changes in these risks and in the market. These responses may include the

consideration of debt levels.

There have been no changes to the strategy adopted by management to control the

capital of the association since the previous year.

Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2010

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Australian National OfficeSt John Ambulance AustraliaPO Box 3895Manuka ACT 2603T (02) 6295 3777F (02) 6239 6321E enquiries@stjohn.org.auW www.stjohn.org.au

Australian Capital TerritorySt John Ambulance Australia (ACT)PO Box 72Deakin West ACT 2600T (02) 6282 2399F (02) 6282 4566E adminsupport@stjohnact.com.auW www.stjohnact.com.au

New South WalesSt John New South WalesSt John House9 Deane StreetBurwood NSW 2134T (02) 9745 8888F (02) 9745 8777E customer_service@stjohnnsw.com.auW www.stjohnnsw.com.au

Northern TerritorySt John Ambulance (NT) Inc.PO Box 40221Casuarina NT 0811T (08) 8922 6288F (08) 8922 6259E training@stjohnnt.asn.auW www.stjohnnt.org.au

QueenslandSt John Ambulance QueenslandPO Box 1645Fortitude Valley QLD 4006T (07) 3253 0500F (07) 3253 0599E enquiries@stjohnqld.com.auW www.stjohnqld.com.au

South AustraliaSt John Ambulance SA Inc.85 Edmund AvenueUnley SA 5061T (08) 8306 6999F (08) 8306 6995E stjohn@stjohnsa.com.auW www.stjohnsa.com.au

TasmaniaSt John Ambulance Australia (Tas.)PO Box 414Moonah TAS 7009T (03) 6271 0333F (03) 6273 7776E tasmania@stjohntas.org.auW www.stjohntas.org.au

VictoriaSt John Ambulance Australia (Vic) Inc.PO Box 573Mount Waverley VIC 3149T (03) 8588 8588F (03) 8588 8555E info@stjohnvic.com.auW www.stjohnvic.com.au

Western AustraliaSt John Ambulance Australia WAPO Box 183Belmont WA 6984T (08) 9334 1222F (08) 9277 6662E stjohn@ambulance.net.auW www.ambulance.net.au

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