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spotlite National news from the Australian Office of St John Ambulance Australia BEST PRACTICE | SHARED SERVICES #6 2018 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES In June 2020, Dr Franklin Bridgewater will complete his 9-year term as Director of Ceremonies with St John Ambulance Australia. Applications are now invited for the position of Director of Ceremonies for the June 2020 to June 2023 period. The position (in brief) The Director of Ceremonies is responsible to the Chancellor of the Australian Priory for all ceremonial activities in connection with Chapter meetings and Priory Church services. This is a volunteer position. St John will pay expenses associated with the position, including for any required travel. The position is for an initial period of 3 years with the potential for 2 further terms each of 3 years. Any additional terms are separately approved. Position description If you are interested in applying for this position, or require further information after reading the information, please contact the Australian Office for the position description which will be emailed to you. Mrs Kylie Seidel, Manager—Executive and Priory E [email protected] T (02) 6239 9201. Applying for the position To apply for this position, please send: • A statement of your skills, knowledge and experience in the context described by the position description. • A copy of your current CV. • The names and contact details of three referees. Please send your application to Mr Len Fiori, CEO and Priory Secretary St John Ambulance Australia, PO Box 292, Deakin West ACT 2600 E: [email protected] Applications close on Friday 8th of June 2018 at 5 PM. http://members. MAKING FIRST AID A PART OF EVERYBODY’S LIFE. stjohn.org.au/ St John Ambulance Australia Inc. PO Box 292, Deakin West ACT 2600 www.stjohn.org.au MEDICAL ADVISORY PANEL Bulletin May 2018 NOTE: This Bulletin has been revised (29 May 2018) to correct the protocol for epistaxis. Please see below for the revised protocol. Members with any queries about the following changes to the guidelines should consult their Training or EHS Manager for assistance. Use of ice when treating epistaxis (nose bleed) In response to correspondence received regarding the recent FAQ about nosebleed, MAP agreed that: • emphasis should be placed on the patient moving their head slightly forward and pinching the soft part of the nostrils, as the current protocol states. • as there is no conclusive evidence on the value of a cold pack on forehead or neck, first aiders should be advised that this may or may not work and that it is unlikely to cause harm. Protocol – Bulletin November 2017 Revised protocol 1. Ask the patient to breathe through their 1 Ask the patient to breathe through their mouth and not to blow their nose. Encourage mouth and not to blow their nose. Encourage the patient to spit out blood rather than the patient to spit out blood rather than swallow it. swallow it. 2. Help the patient to sit down with their head 2 Help the patient to sit down with their head slightly forward. slightly forward. 3. Pinch the soft part of the patient’s nostrils, 3 Pinch the soft part of the patient’s nostrils, just below the bridge of the nose, for at least 10 just below the bridge of the nose, for at least 10 minutes. minutes. 4. Loosen any tight clothing around the 4 Loosen any tight clothing around the patient’s patient’s neck. neck. 5. Place a cold pack on the patient’s forehead 5 If bleeding persists, seek medical aid. and neck. NOTE Placing a cold pack on the patient’s neck 6. If bleeding persists, seek medical aid. and forehead may help the bleed. A cold pack is unlikely to cause any harm. See also, revised FAQ Nose bleeds (attached). AED clarification MAP received correspondence regarding the use of an AED after an incident where an AED had been placed on a conscious patient and given incorrect advice. MAP confirmed that an AED should only be placed on a patient if they are unresponsive and not breathing normally. MAP stressed it was important to leave an AED on a patient if the patient has recovered after a sudden cardiac arrest. This is stated in the current protocol on applying an automated external defibrillator (see Emergency first aid, October 2017, pp 15–17). Checking the airway It was noted that the St John protocol for checking the airway (‘A’ in DRSABCD) advises the first aider to place the person in the recovery position if needing to clear a blockage. However, the ARC Guideline 4 on airway makes no reference to the ‘recovery position’; rather it advises to roll the person onto their side to clear the airway. MAP agreed to change the St John protocol to reflect the language used by the ARC. This change will be reflected in all online and print resources. St John Ambulance Australia Australian Office — Medical Advisory Panel Page 1/1 PO Box 292, Deakin West ACT 2600 | 10-12 Campion Street, Deakin ACT 2600 T (02) 6239 9209 | F (02) 6239 6321 | E [email protected] | www.stjohn.org.au 2 SPOTLITE #6 2018 ST JOHN AMBULANCE NSW ANNUAL ST JOHN DAY CHURCH PARADES THE ORDER OF ST JOHN HAS BEEN UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SINCE ITS OFFICIAL FOUNDATION IN JERUSALEM IN 1113. ST JOHN THE BAPTIST IS COMMEMORATED IN THE CHRISTIAN CALENDAR ON 24 JUNE. CHURCH PARADES ARE HELD ON A DAY AS CLOSE TO THAT AS POSSIBLE EACH YEAR. St John Ambulance NSW is holding three regional Church Parades in June, and all members of the extended St John family are warmly invited to attend. SUNDAY 17 JUNE 2018 10.00 am Wollongong Uniting Church Crown Street Mall, Wollongong SUNDAY 24 JUNE 2018 9.30 am St Paul’s Anglican Church (The Chapel for St John Ambulance, NSW) 205 Burwood Road, Burwood SUNDAY 24 JUNE 2018 6.00 pm Christ Church Anglican Cathedral 52 Church Street, Newcastle These are Annual Services of Rededication for members of the Order of St John, and members of St John Ambulance Australia. There will be a Colour Party at each Service. There will be refreshments served following the Service. DRESS Winter Ceremonial Uniform (Greens are acceptable if no other uniform is available) Mantles, decorations and medals are to be worn. For any further information please contact: Bishop Richard Hurford, OAM, KStJ Mrs. Trish Hyett Priory Sub Prelate and NSW State Chaplain NSW Deputy State Chaplain M 0409 633 789 T (02) 4655 8578 Best sellers at the 2018 National Member Convention These two small booklets were a definite crowd-pleaser during Member Convention! The donations collected for a copy of John Pearn's The plants of St John, raised $160.00 for the Ophthalmic Program—thanks all. If you would like stock of these books to distribute in your Division, at event tents, to new volunteers, fundraising events, etc. please contact Gabby Lhuede, [email protected]. $1.00/unit (100% of which goes $2.00/unit. A5, 24 pp, full colour, to the Ophthalmic Program). saddle stitched, 132 gsm matt Alternatively, you can receive press- A5, 8 pp, full colour, saddle satin ready artwork for printing. stitched, 128gsm matt satin 3 SPOTLITE #6 2018 THE NORMA BELL NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER AWARD 2018 The Norma Bell National Youth Leader Award is a nationally-based scheme that recognises up to two young members for their outstanding achievements and contributions to St John and the community each year. The Award is an initiative of the Australian Youth Advisory Network and is funded by the generous bequest of the late Norma Bell—friend and supporter of youth development in St John. St John is pleased to report that, in 2018, there are two recipients for the Norma Bell National Youth Leader Award. Christine Morrison (Victoria) Alecia Sheedy (South Australia) Joining St John as a Cadet 13 years ago, Christine When the Mount Gambier Cadet Division suffered has had a long history in youth leadership—first as the sudden loss of their leader Josh Doyle, who a Cadet NCO, then a Cadet Leader and progressing was tragically killed in a car accident, along with through to Divisional Youth Officer where she his sister Jess, mother and grandmother, Alecia oversaw a very successful Junior Program. Today, attended a memorial for the Doyle family and Christine works as an Area Youth Coordinator witnessed the passion for St John amongst the within the Victorian State Youth Management Cadets in attendance and the need for a new Team. In this role, she works tirelessly to support leader in that Division. 5 Divisional Managers as well as running the Knox Starting as a Divisional OIC, she quickly took Youth Division. In this role, Christine mentors and hold of the responsibilities in the Division, and recruits new leaders and provides guidance to has been a driving force in increasing Cadet many Youth Managers and Officers. Due to this numbers, and in getting youth members involved support, a significant increase in youth members in in duties and in attending state competitions and each division has occurred and each division has a camps. In 2017, the Division held its first regional full complement of staff. competitions in 10 years, thanks to the tireless In addition, Christine has hours Alecia has put into organising the event had many other leadership and in leading the competitors in developing achievements that have confidence to compete. had an impact in her State, Alecia leads by example, encouraging young including: members to step outside of their comfort zone • re-writing and coordinating and challenge themselves, and encouraging them the Victorian Youth to do their best and meet their personal goals.