St John - Timaru Area

🚐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.

💛 Meet Jack, a true inspiration. 💛
Recently, Jack's whānau purchased a mini AED after learning about the importance of having one close at hand in an emergency.
Living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Jack faces challenges every day with courage, determination, and a positive attitude. While his family hopes they never need to use the AED, having it nearby provides peace of mind and the best possible chance in a life-threatening emergency.
We're proud to share This is Jack's story , help raise awareness and highlight the importance of being prepared for an emergency.
For more information on the St John LifeBeat Mini, please visit:
https://www.stjohn.org.nz/first-aid/explore-our-defibrillator-range/

About 2 weeks ago St John put up a post about how they have just bought out a new AED mini defibrillator.

2 weeks later and ours has arrived.

A huge thankyou to

The Fairlie community op shop
Dispatch and Garlick Ltd Engineers

Between the two places they donated Jack the full amount to beable to purchase this device.

We hope we never have to use it, however if having this is the difference between life and death we now have the best possible chance ❤️

Super compact, easy to transport and one day might just save a life.

📞 Could you make a difference with a phone call?

Hato Hone St John is looking for Caring Caller volunteers with an interest in farming, agriculture, machinery, motoring, or outdoor pursuits.

A regular phone call can mean the world to someone who is feeling lonely or isolated. By sharing a friendly chat and a listening ear, you can help build meaningful connections and brighten someone's day.

✅ Volunteer from home
✅ Flexible to fit around your schedule
✅ Make a real difference in your community

Interested in becoming a Caring Caller?
📧 Email [email protected] to find out more.

🚑 Is Your First Aid Certificate Still Current?

Be prepared when it matters most. Keeping your First Aid certification up to date helps create a safer workplace and gives your team the confidence to act in an emergency.

Whether you're completing Level 1, Level 2, or simply need a refresher course, now is the perfect time to book your training.

📍 For upcoming First Aid courses in Timaru, please visit: https://buy.stjohn.org.nz/firstaid/first-aid-courses/

✅ Gain practical, lifesaving skills
✅ Meet workplace compliance requirements
✅ Learn from experienced instructors

Secure your place today and stay ready to make a difference.

🌸🌼 Spring is in the air at our St John Timaru Op Shop ! 🌼🌸
Our beautiful spring displays are now in store, with fresh seasonal finds, gorgeous colours and plenty of treasures waiting to be discovered!
Whether you’re looking for something new for your wardrobe, a little home décor inspiration, or that special pre-loved gem, pop in and have a browse. 💕✨
Come and see what’s blooming at the Timaru Op Shop at 5 Butler Street.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Hato Hone St John at the Caroline Bay Car Show in Timaru over the weekend.

Whether you stopped by for a sausage sizzle, made a donation, or simply stopped for a chat, your support was greatly appreciated. Our cadets loved meeting so many people from the community and enjoyed sharing what they do with visitors throughout the day.

A special thank you also goes to our amazing volunteers who gave their time to help run the day and promote Hato Hone St John. We couldn't do it without you.

Thank you for helping us continue to support our community. 💚💛