MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Friday 20th November 2009
St John Volunteers ready for Schoolies’!
While Scoolies participate in the end of year festivities down south this weekend, St John
Volunteers will play an integral role in providing First Aid Services to the large crowds.
With milder temperatures expected, St John Volunteers will ensure that
everyone enjoys the day & night activities with minimal concern.
In addition to the first aid posts a large contingent of foot patrols
will be roaming the crowds, and Mobile First Aid Units will be at various
locations throughout the area.
The contingents of St John Volunteers include Command Staff, Health Care
Professionals, (St John members who are Doctors, Nurses, or Paramedics),
Mobile First Aid Unit Staff and Safety Officers, along with additional
Volunteers staffing the Medical Centers and providing Patrols.
Typically dehydration and alcohol intoxication is more common among
casualties with participants going for long periods without sleep and not
enough water!
‘St John members often deal with people who do NOT bring their own
medication with them and in these cases we will be there to assist.
Asthmatics in particular’ states Russell Dippy, St John State
Superintendent.
St John strongly recommends the following health and safety tips:
Pace yourself, avoid excessive alcohol, and drink plenty of water
Bring a hat, minimize sun exposure, and apply / re-apply sunscreen
Make sure you carry a charged mobile phone and important contact
numbers
If you have any chronic conditions or illness (ie epilepsy,
diabetes, asthma) be sure to carry information regarding your
condition and emergency contact number at all times
Bring personal medication, blood pressure tablets, asthma puffers
etc
Dress for the occasion and weather and wear sensible shoes
St John Volunteers will be on hand to help if you need First Aid
assistance. They are there to make sure you stay safe and have an
enjoyable day.
Media Information – opportunity for Photographs or Interviews – please
call the ‘on site’ contact:
On site Contact
Russell Dippy
State Superintendent
0417 802 792
Or
Carol Raye
Executive Manager Marketing & Communications
0439 381 923
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