MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, 27 January 2010
It’s a Big Day Out for the St John Volunteers!
While an estimated 38,000 festival goers participate in the massive music event, the 2010 BIG DAY
OUT, on Friday, 29 January at the Adelaide Show grounds, St John Volunteers will play an integral
role in providing First Aid Services to the large crowds.
With an expected temperature of 31 degrees, over 60 St John Volunteers will
ensure that everyone enjoys the day/night event with minimal concern.
St John will be operating three First Aid Posts at this years event: the main
First Aid Post will be situated in the Ram’s shed pavilion, the minor treatment
Post will be situated in a marquee alongside the Grand Stand on the western side
of the Main Arena, as well as a Stage Medical Centre to the west of the Orange
(main) Stage.
In addition, a large contingent of foot patrols will be roaming the crowds, and 2
Mobile First Aid Units and the St John Electric Vehicle Ambulance will be at
various locations throughout the grounds.
The contingent of St John Volunteers include Command Staff, Health Care
Professionals, (St John members who are Doctors, Nurses, or Paramedics), Patient
Transport staff, Response Teams, along with 40 additional Volunteers staffing the
Medical Centers and providing Patrols.
Typically dehydration and alcohol intoxication are common ailments among
casualties, with the biggest treatment being headache tablets (paracetamol) along
with band aids for blisters (ill fitting shoes or no shoes).
‘Sometimes it can be frustrating when we also have to deal with people who forget
to bring their own medication with them and require us to assist. Particularly
asthmatics, so please remember to bring along your medication.’ states Peter
Jackson St John Group Leader Major Events.
St John strongly recommends the following health and safety tips:
Pace yourself, avoid excessive alcohol, and drink plenty of water
Bring a hat, minimize sun exposure, and apply/re-apply sunscreen
Make sure you carry a charged mobile phone and important contact numbers
If you have any chronic conditions or illness (ie epilepsy, diabetes,
asthma) be sure to carry information regarding your condition and emergency
contact number at all times
Bring personal medication, asthma puffers etc
Dress for the day and weather and wear sensible shoes
St John Volunteers are at the 2010 Big Day Out to help if you need First Aid
assistance. They are there to make sure you stay safe and have an enjoyable day.
St John is a not-for-profit organisation working for the service of the
community.
For more information contact:
Peter Jackson
Carol Raye
Group Leader
Executive Manager
Major Events
Marketing Communications
Manager
0412 707 757
8306 6944 | 0439 381 923
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