St John - Timaru Area

Great to see so many people at the Horsepower Rally over the weekend! We had lots of interest in CPR, and it was fantastic to see so many people keen to learn a skill that could one day save a life.
A huge thank you to all our volunteers and staff who gave their time and energy to support the event.

Congratulations also to Maddie McGrail, the lucky winner of the St John Ambulance First Aid Kit!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, learn CPR, and support St John. We loved being part of such a great community event. 💚🚑

Come visit us at the Horsepower Rally Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October from 9.30am to 4pm at Kyle Park.

This October, we're dedicating the entire month to helping educate as many Kiwis as possible on how to respond in a cardiac emergency.

Join us for a FREE 3 Steps for Life session and learn how to:
✅ Call 111
✅ Start CPR
✅ Use an AED
These simple steps can save a life.
Check out one of the free public sessions happening near you and gain the confidence to act when it matters most. ❤️ https://3stepsforlife.stjohn.org.nz/locations
https://www.stjohn.org.nz/news--info/news--articles/shocktob/

Mental health is an important part of our overall wellbeing, and it's okay to take time to check in with yourself and others.

Join our FREE Mental Health Webinar to learn practical strategies for supporting your mental wellbeing, recognising when someone may need help, and discovering available support resources.

⚡ Shocktober is coming to Timaru! ⚡

October is dubbed Shocktober for the third year running, and Shocktober is on a mission to empower as many people as possible with lifesaving skills as part of CPR Awareness Month. Throughout October, we've dedicated the month to educating Kiwis across Aotearoa on how to respond when someone experiences a cardiac arrest.

Join us for a free community session at the Timaru Library and learn the 3 Steps for Life: Calling 111, Start CPR and how to use an AED. These simple skills can help save a life while waiting for emergency services to arrive.

✅ Learn how to recognise a cardiac arrest
✅ Understand when and how to call 111
✅ Practise CPR skills
✅ Discover how easy it is to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

📅 Thursday 9 October
🕜 1.30pm - 2.30pm
📍 Timaru Library
💚 Free to attend

Whether you're learning for the first time or refreshing your knowledge, everyone is welcome. Come along and gain the confidence to help save a life.

When: 9 October, 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Where: Timaru Library
Cost: Free

Come along, bring a friend, and learn skills that could help save a life. 💚🚑

🚐Getting to a medical appointment shouldn’t be a challenge.

Need to travel to Christchurch for a medical appointment? The Aoraki Waka Ora Health Shuttle is here to help.

Our dedicated volunteer drivers provide safe, reliable transport between Timaru and Christchurch for medical appointments, helping people access the healthcare they need without the added stress of arranging travel.

✅ Transport for medical appointments in Christchurch
✅ Friendly and caring volunteer drivers
✅ Safe and reliable service
✅ Koha-based community service

📞 To make a booking, call 0800 103 046.
https://www.stjohn.org.nz/what-we-do/community-programmes/health-shuttles-stjohn/

Thanks to our volunteer drivers for the care and support you provide to our community every day. ❤️

🌟 Celebrating Our Timaru Central Youth Division Leaders 🌟

As we celebrate International Volunteer Year, we would like to recognise and thank the incredible volunteers who lead our Timaru Central Youth Division.

Our Youth Leaders generously give their time to mentor, encourage, and inspire the next generation. Through their dedication, young people learn first aid, leadership, teamwork, confidence, and community service skills that will stay with them for life.

Our Youth programme helps teach our tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) valuable first aid and life skills they will carry with them forever. Along the way, they build friendships, develop confidence, and discover the importance of helping others and giving back to their community.

To our Youth Leaders, thank you for the countless hours you volunteer behind the scenes and the positive impact you have on the lives of our young people. Your commitment truly makes a difference.

Interested in joining St John Youth as a cadet or volunteer leader? We'd love to hear from you. Send us a message to learn more.
https://www.stjohn.org.nz/what-we-do/children-and-youth/youth-programmes/
St John Youth NZ

Save the date!!

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******NEWS FLASH********
WE HAVE EXTENDED OUR SALE FOR ONE MORE WEEK

Raid your money box and come check out our fantastic GOODBYE WINTER Clothing Sale.
We have a huge selection of Ladies and Men's clothing for only $2 and winter jackets are only $5.
We have also included some summer clothing as well to kick start your spring/summer wardrobe with some style.
Sale will start Saturday 12th September and will continue for 1 week.
Looking forward to seeing in-store @ 5 Butler St.
Open Saturday 10-4
Mon- Fri 9.30 - 4.30

💛 Save Your Teddy Day is back on Friday 16 October 2026! 💛
Join thousands of tamariki across Aotearoa as they learn simple, life-saving CPR skills with their favourite teddy or soft toy.
Last year, more than 17,000 children took part, proving that you're never too young to learn how to help save a life.
Register your class or school today: https://saveyourteddy.stjohn.org.nz/signup
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Register | Save Your Teddy Day October 16th is World Restart a Heart Day; a day to promote CPR awareness – it only takes two hands to save a life! We are inviting students in years 0-4 to learn basic CPR skills by getting hands on practice with their favourite teddy or cushion.