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St John & ACC launch St John in Schools partnership
Half a million Kiwi kids to learn lifesaving skills through new St John & ACC partnership
Children learning how to deliver basic first aid including CPR skills could be the difference between a life lost and a life saved according to St John.
St John in Schools is a programme designed to give children the skills and confidence to take action in an emergency situation.
The Hon. Nikki Kaye, Minister for ACC, and St John CEO Peter Bradley will officially launch the St John in Schools programme at Clendon Park School in Manurewa, South Auckland on Wednesday 23 March 2016.
St John CEO, Peter Bradley says the programme was introduced in 2015, with 77,000 children taking part and over 30,000 kids taught CPR. There have been numerous examples of children who have been through a St John in Schools programme making a real difference in an emergency.
St John is partnering with ACC to deliver the programme to 480,000 school children in New Zealand over the next five years.
“The programme improves the emergency preparedness and community resilience of the next generation,” he said.
“This is exciting and significant not only for the youth of New Zealand but also for their families, friends and community who stand to benefit from their knowledge.”
Mr Bradley says “We are delighted to have ACC join us. Their contribution is pivotal in the expansion and development of the St John in Schools programme.”
There are approximately 349,000 injury claims involving children under 14 years received by ACC every year.
ACC’s Head of Injury Prevention Partnerships and Delivery, Emma Powell, says everyone wins with investment in injury prevention and life-saving initiatives.
“We all need to play a role in helping kids avoid injuries and being prepared to provide help in the event of an accident or disaster. Having the confidence to call 111 and then administer first aid could well be the difference in not only saving a life but also reducing the impact of an injury.”
Ms Powell says ACC’s involvement in St John in Schools further strengthens the longstanding partnership between the two organisations.
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