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Grow as a leader
At St John Academy, learn life skills, serve your community, and gain real leadership experience through hands-on training.
Learn to help others
Build skills to care for others, respond in emergencies, and be part of a team making a difference in WA.
Your safety is important to us
Your safety comes first with strict safeguarding policies and training, accessible to leaders, members, and parents.
Meet once a week, learn lifelong skills
As an Academy team member, you will meet once a week during the school term at your local division. Your team leader will take you through a program where you learn essential life skills across proficiencies including health and wellbeing, food and nutrition, communication skills and community service.
A first aid foundation and leadership development
The St John Academy offers many different opportunities for young people to challenge themselves. The only limit to what you can achieve is how far you are willing to go!
Outside your divisional meetings, there will be optional activities like:
- fun days and social functions,
- competitions and first aid scenarios,
- overnight stays and camps,
- adventure activities,
- drill and formal ceremonies.
Ready to join?
Applications are now open for the following divisions - Morley, Woodridge, Warnbro, Rockingham, Tom Price, and Northam. Places are limited to 20 at each location to ensure a safe and positive experience for all team members. So, take your time with the application form and email the Academy team for more information.
Division locations and meeting times
The confirmed Division locations and meeting times for Term 1, 2025 are:
| Division Name | Meeting Day/Time |
|---|---|
| Morley | Tuesdays, 5pm — 7pm |
| Northam | Tuesdays, 5pm — 7pm |
| Rockingham | Wednesdays, 6pm — 8pm |
| Woodridge | Thursdays, 5pm — 7pm |
| Tom Price | Wednesdays, 5pm — 7pm |
| Warnbro Community High School | Contact school directly for more information |
Enrolment and term fees
St John WA asks parents or caregivers for a contribution towards their child's learning. The fee structure is as follows:
$50.00
enrolment fee: a once-off payment
$50.00
term fee: this is per term, per member
Uniform fee
The initial uniform cost is covered for 2025. Additional uniform pieces can be purchased.
Optional fees
There may be extra activity fees for camps, visits, or other activities on a case-by-case basis.
Achieve
Grand Prior's Award
The main curriculum of The St John Academy is the prestige Grand Prior Award that team members can set goals to achieve. There are 14 proficiencies available which gives a lot of options for team members to choose from. Achieving the Grand Prior Award is very rewarding, and also sets a nice challenge for team members to strive towards.
Child Safe Organisation
Protecting and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people is central to our culture and the way that we operate.
St John WA is committed to continuing to provide a safe space for all children and young people, whether they are learning lifesaving skills or volunteering with us. St John WA ensure that all St John Academy practices and governance align with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
Need more help?
If you have any questions about the St John Academy, need help or have an issue, contact our team.
Email: youthacademy@stjohnwa.com.au