St John SA Museum & Research Centre

31/08/2026

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The team behind Stella Juva hopes it can help bring healthcare to people in remote areas who are struggling to access it.

14/08/2026

Volunteer your time. Build skills for life.

Joining St John SA as an Operational Support Volunteer means you’ll get more than a great team experience.

You’ll receive:

🎓 Training and practical operational skills
👕 Uniform provided
🍽️ Lunch during shifts
🚗 Kilometre reimbursement
📜 In-house Certificate of Volunteer Skills Recognition

You’ll also gain experience in areas like:

📦 Logistics and stock management
🔧 Safe manual handling
🚚 Vehicle and equipment preparation
🤝 Team-based operations

Your skills matter. Put them to work for your community.

Apply now: https://vsant.org.au/find-a-position-search/?oppId=223498

14/08/2026

🚚 What does an Operational Support Volunteer actually do?

It’s hands-on. It’s practical. And every task makes a difference.

A typical shift might include:

✅ Preparing vehicles for service
✅ Organising and restocking equipment
✅ Packing orders and supplies
✅ Supporting event setup and pack down
✅ Helping deliver what teams need, when they need it

You don’t need medical experience - we’ll provide training and support.

All you need is:

✔ A P2+ driver licence
✔ A willingness to learn
✔ A few hours to give back
Ready to get involved?

Find out more and apply: https://vsant.org.au/find-a-position-search/?oppId=223498

08/08/2026

ST JOHN AMBULANCE SA
MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTRE

Our Museum & Research Centre at 7 Arundel Road, Brighton is open each Friday from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, and each Sunday from 1.30 to 3.30 pm. St John Ambulance has been a household name in SA for over 100 years – you can explore our rich history at the St John SA Museum & Research Centre in Brighton!

Visitor groups, and all areas of the ‘One St John’ family (divisions, groups, staff, etc) are invited to consider booking a visit, during the scheduled times or on other days by arrangement – contact the Secretary on 0456 053 908.

31/07/2026

MEDICAL EVACUATION
Multicopter Drone Ambulances

This is the Avilus Grille medical evacuation multicopter drone. The Bundeswehr (Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany) and Avilus have collaborated on the GRILLE rescue drone. With a 750 kg payload and 90 km/h speed, it will swiftly transport wounded soldiers from battlefields over 50 km to the nearest medical facility, enhancing their chances of survival. The project is considered a milestone in the development of airborne, unmanned capabilities, which will play a key role in medical evacuations (MedEvac) and logistics transport in the future.

31/07/2026

MEDICAL EVACUATION || Multicopter Drone Ambulances
This is the Avilus Grille medical evacuation multicopter drone. The Bundeswehr (Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany) and Avilus have collaborated on the GRILLE rescue drone. With a 750 kg payload and 90 km/h speed, it will swiftly transport wounded soldiers from battlefields over 50 km to the nearest medical facility, enhancing their chances of survival. The project is considered a milestone in the development of airborne, unmanned capabilities, which will play a key role in medical evacuations (MedEvac) and logistics transport in the future.

30/07/2026

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30/07/2026

MEDICAL EVACUATION
Multicopter Drone Ambulances

This is the Avilus Grille medical evacuation multicopter drone, paired with a military truck carrying a protected patient transport shelter. The Bundeswehr (Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany) and Avilus have collaborated on the GRILLE rescue drone. The Avilus Grille Drone is an unmanned multicopter designed for the safe aerial evacuation of wounded personnel from combat zones, featuring a pod large enough to transport a patient lying down. The Protected Medical Shelter/Truck is a tactical vehicle equipped with a specialized ISO-standard container or shelter system marked with red crosses, used for field triage, patient stabilisation and coordination.

30/07/2026

MEDICAL EVACUATION
Multicopter Drone Ambulances

This is the Avilus Grille medical evacuation multicopter drone. The Bundeswehr (Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany) and Avilus have collaborated on the GRILLE rescue drone. With a 750 kg payload and 90 km/h speed, it will swiftly transport wounded soldiers from battlefields, enhancing their chances of survival. The Avilus rescue drone can fly a patient over 50 km to the nearest medical facility.

28/07/2026

LEST WE FORGET
Vilos ‘Bill’ Pavlik CStJ (1930-2026)

St John Ambulance SA Historical Society members and friends gathered at State HQ to commemorate the life of Bill Pavlik. Bill passed away on 11 June 2026, at the age of 96. Bill will be sadly missed by many and remembered for his long support to the South Australian community through St John, his research on St John Ambulance medals and air ambulances, and in particular his work with the multicultural community. Bill was appointed a Serving Brother of the Order of St John on 18 December 1980. District Staff Officer Vilos Pavlik was awarded the National Medal for 15 years’ long service on 15 May 1986. He was promoted to Officer (Brother) of the Order of St John on 5 January 1990, and Commander on 16 January 1997.

Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum
Lest we Forget