Global First Aid and Medical Responses

We are
St John International

The Order of St John’s global family of healthcare charities delivers community-based and community-focussed care in forty-four (principally Commonwealth) countries and territories around the world, primarily through:

First Aid
Ambulance services
Medical responses to community healthcare

By sharing knowledge and approaches across St John establishments, we work together to continuously improve the quality and scale of training and care that St John provides around the world and to be the “gold standard” in everything we do. We are #OneStJohn.

168,376 dedicated volunteers
worldwide

1,825,427 People trained in first
aid and healthcare

11,912 paid staff members

2.2million+ emergencies responded
to and people treated

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International
first aid and healthcare

Europe, the Middle East and Africa Asia Americas

St John Sri Lanka

Association
- Alcohol and Drugs Prevention
- Ambulance Services
- Community Healthcare
- First Aid
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St John Solomon Islands

Association
- Ambulance Services
- First Aid
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St John Singapore

Priory
- Dementia Centre
- Event Support
- First Aid Services
- Higher Nursing Courses
- Home Nursing Courses
- Non-Emergency Ambulance Services
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St John Papua New Guinea

Association
- Aeromedical Evacuation
- Ambulance Services
- Community Healthcare
- Defence and Fire
- First Aid
- Special Operations Support to Police
- Training
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Hato Hone St John New Zealand

Priory
- Ambulance Services
- Community Services
- First Aid
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St John Malaysia

Association
- Ambulance Services
- Blood Donation Campaigns
- Community Healthcare
- Disaster Relief
- First Aid
- Mobile Clinic
- Youth and Cadet Programmes
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St John Hong Kong

Priory
- Ambulance Services
- Dental
- First Aid
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St John Fiji

Association
- Ambulance Services
- Community Healthcare
- First Aid
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St John Western Australia

Commandery
- Community First Response
- Dental
- First Aid
- General Practice
- Urgent Care
- Volunteering
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St John Australia

Priory
- Ambulance Services
- Community Healthcare
- First Aid
- Patient Transport
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St John Malta

Association
- Ambulance Services
- Basic Fire Training
- First Aid
- Water Lifesaving Training
- Water Rescue Cover
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St John St John Eye Hospital Group

Foundation
- Eye Care
- Medical Supplies
- Patient Relief
- Staff Sponsorship
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St John Gibraltar

Association
- Ambulance Services
- Community Healthcare
- First Aid
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St John Cyprus

Association
- Blood Donation Campaigns
- First Aid
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St John South Africa

Priory
- Ambulance Services
- Community Healthcare
- Emergency Medical Services (Commercial)
- Eye Care
- First Aid
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St John Nigeria

Association
- Ambulance Services
- Community Healthcare
- First Aid
- Youth Training and Activities
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St John Mauritius

Association
- Ambulance Services
- Disaster Preparedness Training
- First Aid
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St John Kenya

Priory
- Ambulance Services
- Emergerncy Response Training
- First Aid
- Volunteering
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St John Eswatini

Association
- Basic Fire Training
- First Aid
- Health and Safety Training
- Home Based Care Training
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St John USA

Priory
- Community Healthcare
- Supporting the St John Eye Hospital Group
- Volunteering Programs
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St John Jamaica

Association
- EMS Services
- First Aid
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St John Guyana

Association
- Ambulance Services
- Community Healthcare
- CPR Demonstrations
- First Aid
- Home Nursing Courses
- Mental Healthcare
- Visits to Homes for the Elderly
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St John Canada

Priory
- First Aid
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St John Bermuda

Association
- Ambulance Services
- Community Healthcare
- First Aid
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St John Ghana

Association
- First Aid
- Public Health
- School Club Activities
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St John Museum of The Order of St John (St John’s Gate)

Museum
- Cloister Garden
- Free Family Activities
- Gift Shop
- Guided Tours
- Talks and Lectures
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St John St John International Office

International Secretariat
- Communities of Practice
- Global Leadership Programme
- HAMA
- Measurement Exercise
- Order Honours and Awards
- Success Models
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St John Wales

Priory
- First Aid
- Patient Transport
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St John Scotland

Priory
- Community First Response
- CPR Demonstrations
- Patient Transport
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St John Ireland

Affiliate
- Ambulance Services
- Emergency Service Support
- First Aid
- Youth and Cadet Programmes
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St John Isle of Man

Commandery
- Event Services
- First Aid
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St John Guernsey

Commandery
- Ambulance Services
- Cycle Response Unit
- Event Services
- Patient Transport
- Training
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St John Jersey

Commandery
- AED Training
- First Aid
- Moving and Handling Principles
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St John Ards (Northern Ireland)

Commandery
- Event Services
- First Aid
- Patient Transport
- Volunteering
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St John England and the Islands

Priory
- Ambulance Services
- Community First Response
- Event Services
- Volunteering
- Workplace Training
- Youth Training and Activities
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St John Zimbabwe

Association
- Ambulance Services
- Community Healthcare
- First Aid
- Mother and Baby Programme
- Nurse Aide Training
- T.O.T Training
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St John Zambia

Association
- Ambulance Services
- Community Healthcare
- First Aid
- HIV/AIDS Community Sensitisation
- Maternal and Childcare
- Mother and Baby Programme
- Prevention Counselling and Testing
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St John Uganda

Association
- Ambulance Services
- Basic Fire Training
- Community Healthcare
- Disaster Preparedness Training
- First Aid
- Home Based Care Training
- Occupational Health and Safety Training
- Patient Transportation Training
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St John Tanzania

Association
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St John Malawi

Association
- Community Healthcare
- First Aid
- Home Nursing Courses
- Mother and Baby Programme
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St John Trinidad and Tobago

Association
- Ambulance Services
- First Aid
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St John St Lucia

Association
- Disaster Preparedness Training
- First Aid
- Occupational Health and Safety Training
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St John Grenada

Association
- Disaster Preparedness Training
- First Aid
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St John Dominica

Association
- Disaster Preparedness Training
- First Aid
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St John Barbados

Association
- First Aid
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St John Antigua

Association
- Hospice Care
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Stories from around the world

St John PNG Opens Refurbished Lae Ambulance Station, Boosting Emergency Response in Morobe Province

The refurbished Lae Ambulance Station, opened in May 2025, upgrades emergency services in Morobe Province with modern facilities. Since 2022, it has seen growing demand and plays a key role in community healthcare, supported by the PNG-Australia Policing Partnership.

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A Ceremonial Gathering of the Five Orders: Dedication of the Great Banner and Investiture of Postulants Held at St John’s Gate

On 14 May, the Order of St John held a ceremonial service at St John’s Gate, featuring the dedication of a new Great Banner, the Investiture of Postulants, and an Order Vote of Thanks. Honours were awarded for exceptional service, including to Roger Willoughby and John Wilson for their book preserving the legacy of the Order’s lifesaving medal recipients.

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Flying Christine III – Emergency Services Times

Guernsey’s Flying Christine III marine ambulance is back in service after a major refit, extending its 30-year legacy. Operated by St John Ambulance and Rescue Service, the vessel offers vital emergency care between the Channel Islands. Upgrades improve patient care, safety, and equipment, with continued support from donations and sponsors.

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St John Brigade, South Africa Celebrates Youth Leadership with 2024/2025 Awards

We are excited to announce the winners of the Youth Leader of the Year and Cadet of the Year 2024/2025 awards by St John Brigade, South Africa. Congratulations to Philadelphia Lose and Emihle Tshangela for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and hard work. These prestigious titles recognise their exceptional contributions to the organisation and their commitment to the values of chivalry and service.

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ANZAC Day 2025: Honouring a Legacy of Wartime Humanitarian Service

On Friday 25 April 2025, as the nation united to commemorate ANZAC Day, we also honoured the remarkable legacy of St John volunteers—both in Australia and Papua New Guinea. For over a century, these courageous individuals have delivered vital humanitarian and medical support during times of war and crisis, standing shoulder to shoulder with service personnel in some of the most challenging conditions.

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We are an international family of charities whose mission is to lead globally in First Aid and medical responses to community healthcare needs.

We are
St John International

International
first aid and healthcare

Americas

Asia Pacific

EMEA

Other Organisations

Stories from around the world

Stories from around the world

St John PNG Opens Refurbished Lae Ambulance Station, Boosting Emergency Response in Morobe Province

A Ceremonial Gathering of the Five Orders: Dedication of the Great Banner and Investiture of Postulants Held at St John’s Gate

Flying Christine III – Emergency Services Times

St John Brigade, South Africa Celebrates Youth Leadership with 2024/2025 Awards

ANZAC Day 2025: Honouring a Legacy of Wartime Humanitarian Service

St John International

Ways to get involved

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We are an international family of charities whose mission is to lead globally in First Aid and medical responses to community healthcare needs.

We are St John International

International first aid and healthcare

Americas

Asia Pacific

EMEA

Other Organisations

Stories from around the world

Stories from around the world

St John PNG Opens Refurbished Lae Ambulance Station, Boosting Emergency Response in Morobe Province

A Ceremonial Gathering of the Five Orders: Dedication of the Great Banner and Investiture of Postulants Held at St John’s Gate

Flying Christine III – Emergency Services Times

St John Brigade, South Africa Celebrates Youth Leadership with 2024/2025 Awards

ANZAC Day 2025: Honouring a Legacy of Wartime Humanitarian Service

St John International

Ways to get involved

Pro Fide - Pro Utilitate Hominum

We are
St John International

International
first aid and healthcare