Iguana and Cadet School Programmes on Emergency Life Skills

Four people from Guernsey have been honoured for their exceptional dedication and service to the community. They were formally invested into the prestigious International Order of St John at a ceremony held at St John’s Gate in London, recognising their contributions to ambulance services, first aid, and volunteer work across the island.

Louise Cripps, Head of Development Programmes, shares her experiences visiting St John Canada and St John Wales, attending leadership meetings, and connecting with colleagues across the global St John family to see their work firsthand.

From a career in international charity communications to helping guide global decision-making at St John, Hannah Richards, Independent Member of TEC, shares her journey, insights, and thoughts on the power of connecting people through storytelling.

When Helena, a nurse, St John Gibraltar volunteer and a St John Global Leadership Development Programme (GLDP) graduate, took herself to Ghana this October, it wasn’t just a visit — it was a collaboration. For three weeks, Helena and Emmanuel (also a GLDP graduate) worked side by side to bring the spirit of #OneStJohn to life, blending cultures, ideas, and practical skills in a way that showed what global service really means.

From March 12–14, St. John Ambulance Canada hosted the inaugural Master Training Event for the Americas region in Toronto. Delegates from across the Caribbean received advanced first aid and instructor training, enabling them to train others in their communities and strengthen first aid capacity across the region.

Elyse Taylor-Jackson, Duty Manager Southern Operations in Alice Springs, has made a strong impact during her three years with St John Northern Territory. Drawing on her frontline experience, she stepped into leadership to better support crews, improve systems, and foster a positive team culture. Her leadership, particularly during high-pressure periods, has contributed to improved morale, reliable service delivery, and better patient outcomes in a challenging remote environment.

Lisa Dove has spent over four years with St John Scotland, supporting volunteers and essential services including public access defibrillators, Community First Response, and patient transport. She takes pride in seeing lives saved through PADs, strengthening patient transport across Scotland, and fostering connections between volunteers and the communities they serve. Lisa also represents St John Scotland externally, advocating for its volunteers and the vital impact of their work.

Melanie Davis, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager at St John Ambulance Victoria, transforms workplace safety and wellbeing. She champions proactive risk management, mentors future leaders, and fosters safe, inclusive environments for staff, volunteers, and the community. Outside work, she’s a single mother, Melbourne Storm fan, and Disaster Relief Australia volunteer.