By Laura Miller.

St John Ambulance is an easily recognisable organisation in the Australian community but it is less well known that it has a significant place in Defence and industry.

St John is a well established small to medium enterprise (SME), which has developed a mutually beneficial business relationship with Defence as a preferred supplier for First Aid training, kits and consumables.

The history of St John dates back to medieval times, however, the modern self-funding not for profit charitable organisation delivers the latest technology in total first aid solutions to all levels of business enterprises and local community.

National Business Development Manager, Mrs Gail Vaughn emphasizes St John’s dedication to maintaining their humanitarian goals in addition to continued business evolution.

“Through our skills knowledge and experience we continue to define industry-leading best practice in the delivery of total first aid solutions across corporate and industrial sector,” she said.

St John has over 400 service delivery locations across Australia, which are able to provide Defence and Industry with quality first aid and emergency care training at locations such as various Defence regional and capital city locations.

“We currently supply Defence with a selection of first aid equipment and Defence specific customised combat first aid kits, including defibrillators, oxygen resuscitation equipment, trauma packs and medical components,” Mrs Vaughn said.

DMO Chief Executive Officer Dr Stephen Gumley has noted that 70 per cent of Defence and Industry Conference attendees this year were from the private sector, and has highlighted the potential within Defence industry for non traditional suppliers. Mrs Vaughn pointed out that St John provides a unique opportunity to utilise the flexibility and capabilities of a non-traditional supplier.

The medical packs provided by St John Ambulance.