Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

This place would know of the outstanding work that St John Ambulance and its volunteers undertake in our community. St John Ambulance is a global organisation with a history dating back more than 900 years, and it's focused on delivering first aid, health care and support services around the world, including right here in Australia. For example, in the 19th century, during the Industrial Revolution, St John Ambulance helped train volunteers in first aid so that they could more quickly provide medical assistance to injured workers who lacked access to doctors. St John Ambulance was established in Australia in 1883 and has been a common feature in our communities. Whether it be at sporting, entertainment or community events, you can be assured that St John Ambulance and its services will be readily available to respond in an emergency.

I would like to congratulate two St John Ambulance volunteers who have recently been awarded a St John Ambulance Service Medal for dedication and service to the organisation: Mr Kenneth Schneider of Umina Beach, on the peninsula, who recently received his medal for a remarkable 70 years of service—Kenneth joined when he was just 12 years old; and Ms Kerry Rowleson of Copacabana, who received her medal to recognise 15 years of service with St John Ambulance. I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate Kenneth and Kerry on their dedication and their amazing service to our community on the Central Coast. Thank you.