Page 1 Cadet First Aid Competitions - Amy McKay Another year's Cadet first aid competition has come and gone. This year's comps, as with previous years were incredibly successful. Combined with the NT Cadet camp in Alice springs, a total of 3 teams, 4 Individuals and 1 Cadet Leader competed, with 6 members travelling from the North, including one from Tennant Creek - a great result. After an early breakfast (we missed out on the campground's free Sunday pancake breakfast due to the huge line!), all competitors piled into the bus to travel to isolation held at the Alice Springs ambulance centre. All of the competitors entered isolation at 0930 hours. It was then time to relax and have fun until it was our time to show off our "stuff". The competitors were faced with one of three scenarios, all in the Todd Mall near the Flynn Church. The first competitors out were the team from Alice who were confronted with setting up a first aid post with the help of their adult member. This member soon became a patient after he was stung by a bee which he was severely allergic to, needing assistance with his epipen. The team had 2 other patients - a man with heavy bleeding to the fingers due to a trestle table collapsing on them and a teenager with a fractured collar bone and minor grazes from a skate boarding accident. The individual was challenged with 3 patients: a diabetic with a fractured lower arm, a male with fractured ribs and painful breathing and a teenager with a sprained ankle. The Cadet Leader was challenged with a severe burn to the left upper leg after a hot chocolate was spilt, a patient suffering an angina attack unresolved from anginine and allergic to aspirin, a choking patient and a child with a minor insect bite. Following the First Aid competition was the inaugural Drill competition which saw the Juniors put on a drill display before the 4 Cadet drill teams showed off their precision, consistency, uniformity and team work. Each drill leader was required to memorise the drill instructions (2 full pages) and two teams (including the drill leaders) were only formed less than 24 hours before the competition. The teams did a great job and put on a great show to the public in Todd Mall. All cadets and individuals involved did a fantastic job and it was terrific to see some new faces competing and having fun. Thank you to the patients, adjudicators, helpers and the competition manager, Paul Berry for a great day. St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Weekly Newsletter Thursday 08 October 2009 This week: Cadet First Aid Competitions NT Cadet Ambassador Service Medals Coming events Be Heard! From the Volunteer Office Training Contacts: Volunteer Coordinator Gwyn Balch 08 8922 6205 [email protected]Vollie News editor Frank Dunstan 08 8988 6751 0429 886751 [email protected]Links: St John Ambulance Australia (NT) www.stjohnnt.org.au/ St John Ambulance Australia Members’ website www.stjohn.org.au/ Order of St John www.orderofstjohn.org Contact Gwyn to subscribe to an email copy of this newsletter
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Cadet First Aid Competitions - Amy McKay
Another year's Cadet first aid competition has come and gone. This year's
comps, as with previous years were incredibly successful. Combined with the
NT Cadet camp in Alice springs, a total of 3 teams, 4 Individuals and 1
Cadet Leader competed, with 6 members travelling from the North, including
one from Tennant Creek - a great result.
After an early breakfast (we missed out on the campground's free Sunday
pancake breakfast due to the huge line!), all competitors piled into the bus to
travel to isolation held at the Alice Springs ambulance centre. All of the
competitors entered isolation at 0930 hours. It was then time to relax and
have fun until it was our time to show off our "stuff".
The competitors were faced with one of three scenarios, all in the Todd Mall
near the Flynn Church. The first competitors out were the team from Alice
who were confronted with setting up a first aid post with the help of their
adult member. This member soon became a patient after he was stung by a
bee which he was severely allergic to, needing assistance with his epipen. The
team had 2 other patients - a man with heavy bleeding to the fingers due to
a trestle table collapsing on them and a teenager with a fractured collar bone
and minor grazes from a skate boarding accident. The individual was
challenged with 3 patients: a diabetic with a fractured lower arm, a male
with fractured ribs and painful breathing and a teenager with a sprained ankle.
The Cadet Leader was challenged with a severe burn to the left upper leg after
a hot chocolate was spilt, a patient suffering an angina attack
unresolved from anginine and allergic to aspirin, a choking patient and a child
with a minor insect bite.
Following the First Aid competition was the inaugural Drill competition which
saw the Juniors put on a drill display before the 4 Cadet drill teams showed off
their precision, consistency, uniformity and team work. Each drill
leader was required to memorise the drill instructions (2 full pages) and two
teams (including the drill leaders) were only formed less than 24 hours before
the competition. The teams did a great job and put on a great show to
the public in Todd Mall.
All cadets and individuals involved did a fantastic job and it was terrific to see
some new faces competing and having fun. Thank you to the patients,
adjudicators, helpers and the competition manager, Paul Berry for a great day.
It has certainly prepared us for the National competitions in Adelaide in January 2010.
The Alice Springs Junior Drill Team with
drill leader Melissa Kain
The winning Drill Team receiving their trophies and the
Inaugural Bernie Kilgariff Perpetual Trophy
(L-R from back) - Fran Kilgariff, Kirily Blakeman,
Sarah McLaughlin (Band), Amelia Robertson (Darwin),
Ben Chow (Band), Matthew Fox (Band),
Zuzanna Vanden Heuvel (Band), Michelle Watson
(Darwin), Krystal Kent (Darwin)
Team Managers:
Michael Hatfield, Geoff Kain, Julie Murray
Alice Springs team –
Cadet Team winners (L-R) - Geoff Kain, Jaime Janssen,
Kristy Janssen, Ben Janssen, Kimberlee McKay
Cadet Leader winner, Amy McKay (Band) with
Geoff Kain and Kimberlee McKay
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NT Cadet Ambassador - Kimberlee McKay
Congratulations to Alice Springs Cadet, Kristy Janssen
who has been selected to represent St John
Ambulance Northern Territory at the upcoming
International Youth Festival in Christchurch, New
Zealand in January 2010.
Kristy is an active member of the Alice Springs Cadet
Division and recently won the Cadet First Aid
Competition team event with her siblings Jaime and
Ben. She has completed the Knowledge of the Order
Proficiency, Apply First Aid and regularly attends
public duties, most notably the Camel Cup, Anzac Day
Parade, Henley on Todd and the Knighthood of Sir
Bernard Kilgariff.
Kristy contributes to the Alice Springs community in
other ways, including helping to organise
and run a culturally appropriate Indigenous
children’s program, assisting Teen Challenge
to run the ‘Shine’ program at Yirara College,
helping with the Playing for Life program as
a coach at Araluen College and volunteering
at a local bookshop.
Kristy’s ambition is to become a doctor. By
attending the International Youth Festival,
Kristy hopes to learn more about other
cultures, develop international friendships
and gain more confidence in her own
abilities.
Individual winner, Sarah McLaughlin (Band) with
Geoff Kain and Kimberlee McKay
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Chief Commissioner’s News – 7 Oct 2009
SERVICE MEDALS – TIME TO ENSURE YOUR RECORDS ARE UP TO DATE Over the next couple of months it is vital that you ensure your service record is up to date. Each year, poorly maintained service records result in many extra hours of work being undertaken to prepare recommendations for service medals and bars.
In some cases the recommendations do not pass the National Office audit, resulting in extra work and in some cases, disappointment. Please ensure that key features such as date of enrolment, date of gaining Senior First Aid and all efficiency/membership requirements are complete.
Coming events
What Relay For Life What Darwin Adult Xmas Party
Where Wills Terrace, Alice Springs Where Monsoons in Mitchell Street
When Fri 9th – Sat 10th Oct 2009 When Friday 20th November 2009
Friday 13th Award Presentation Night 5.30pm to 7.30pm Novotel Atrium Hotel
By Invitation only Guests will include: His Honour The Administrator, Members of St John Council, Territory Officers, Superintendents, Divisional Officers
Representatives of the winning divisions Winners of the Commissioners Awards Cadets receiving awards Sponsors
Suggested Items for Agenda Mentoring Program Marketing and Promotion 2010 Business Planning Session Special Invited Guest: Peter LeCornu 7.00pm Dinner & Dancing for all adult members Kantillas, Marrara No charge for meal for members
Small charge for partners / guest Sunday 15th
09.00am Church Service - Anglican Church
2.00pm – 6.00pm Cadet BBQ / Family Fun Day Venue to be confirmed
Nominations Required
Peter Falkland Youth Leader of the Year
The Peter Falkland Youth Leader Award is open to members of Operations Branch between the age of 16 and 25 years. The essential selection guidelines for candidates for the Award are as follows must:
- be of a minimum age of 16 years; - have completed three years of
membership; - minimum of six proficiency certificates
achieved (or equivalent demonstration of learning and skills development);
- minimum of 150 hours of service (public duty, other volunteer, meeting hours training hours);
- completed a leadership course (Cadet NCO, CMDP or equivalent);
- not previously won this award; - well developed leadership, inter-personal
and communication skills and ability to represent the cadet movement;
Nominations close on 9th October, 2009
The Commissioners Awards – Cadet of the Year
The Commissioners Awards – Cadet of the Year is open to all cadets and will be made each year
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to the person considered the most exceptional cadet from among those nominated for the award. Superintendents will nominate one cadet from their division. The successful nominee for the trophy will:
- for the period of one year following the announcement, be known as the ‘Cadet of the Year’ as appropriate;
- receive the Commissioners Awards – Cadet of the Year Trophy;
- receive and wear a distinctive blue shoulder lanyard when in uniform for the year of the award;
- receive and wear a silver aiguillette when attending ceremonial occasions.
- act as relieving Aide-de-Camp to the Commissioner when the Peter Falkland Youth Leader is unavailable on ceremonial occasions (such as the annual award ceremony, church parades, investiture and inspections).
Nominations close on 9th October, 2009
NT Cadet Ambassador for 2010 Young Endeavour Voyage
We are excited to announce that the St John Ambulance (NT) Council has approved sponsorship for one deserving NT Cadet to attend participate in the 2010 YOUNG ENDEAVOUR VOYAGE. The value of this sponsorship is approximately $4,000. To apply for this opportunity, you must be aged between 16 and 23 years and, if under 18 years of age, have parental permission to attend. Applications must be received by Friday 9th October, 2009 and are to be submitted via email to Kimberlee McKay, Territory Officer Cadets at [email protected] or send to Kimberlee McKay, c/- Volunteer Office. Contact the Volunteer Office for more details. Nominations close on 9th October, 2009
National Conference
The 2010 National Conference will be held in Melbourne from Thursday 24th June 2010 until Sunday 27th June 2010.
Training
MDP Course Dates
Kelly will be facilitating another MDP course in Darwin
Stage 1 9th - 11th October
Stage 2 5th & 6th December
The course is open to all adult members including cadet leaders and senior cadets.
Upon successful completion of the course a Certificate III in Frontline Management will be issued.
