Point Clare resident and St John Ambulance volunteer, David Cashion, was recently awarded The Order of St John by Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley.
He was one of 20 to be honoured at the St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) Investiture Ceremony, awarded in recognition for going above and beyond to devote their time, effort and expertise into helping others.
Membership within The Order of St John is an honour sanctioned by the Governor-General on behalf of The Order’s Sovereign Head, His Majesty King Charles III.
Cashion joined Peninsula Division in 2012 and is currently an Officer at Central Coast Division.
He has performed more than 1,000 hours of service at public events and more than 350 hours of administrative and logistical support.
He used his professional knowledge to conduct educational training sessions during COVID-19, as well as running workshops to teach donning and doffing procedures for personal protective equipment.
At the ceremony, he was admitted in the Order to the Grade of Member.
St John Ambulance NSW CEO Sarah Lance said volunteers were the heart of the organisation and helped to build safer and more resilient communities.
“These volunteers have made significant contributions to their communities through their ongoing dedication to St John Ambulance NSW,” she said.
“We are proud to recognise them and the incredible impacts they continue to make.
“The past year has been particularly significant.
“Our volunteers provided critical support during the 2022 floods, attended over 2300 events and supported the healthcare system as it recovered from COVID-19.”
In 2022, more than 2500 volunteers dedicated their time to help keep communities safe across the state.
Commissioner of St John Ambulance NSW, Ilan Lowbeer, said the members recognised at the ceremony “continue to carry out our mission and demonstrate high levels of integrity, respect and leadership as they do so”.
“We are proud to acknowledge each of them and thank them for their commitment to supporting our communities,” he said.
St John NSW has been working with and making a difference in communities across the state for more than 135 years to save lives through first aid.
Its vision is to have one person educated, equipped, and prepared to provide first aid in every home, workplace and public gathering.
It is a self-funded, not-for-profit organisation.
To find out more about St John Ambulance NSW or to become a volunteer, call 1300 ST JOHN or visit stjohnnsw.com.au.
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St John Ambulance NSW