ORDER AFFAIRS

2022 was a big year for the Order. We had a lot to catch up on.

Our annual church service was held at St Paul’s Cathedral on the 19th of June, 2022. The numbers were lower than anticipated, but we are hopeful more will attend the 2023 service.

We also organised two investitures: The first was in May at St Paul’s Cathedral again, which included the investiture of the postulants for 2019/20. Due to COVID restrictions earlier on, we were finally able to catch up. It was wonderful to finally see all the postulants receive their grades after a long wait.

The second investiture was held at Government House, in August, for the postulants that were announced in the October gazette in 2021 — another great moment for the Order to finally recognise these recipients.

The Order dinner went ahead in May and we were delighted to be able to bring together a total of 150 members together from across the country. It was a successful night and the feedback was very positive all-round.

The 2022 October gazette announced 20 members from Victoria who were admitted or promoted into the Order.

Congratulations to our members on the recognition of your hard work and contribution to the work of St John Ambulance Victoria, and thank you to all who have assisted with the Order events throughout the last twelve months and continue to do so in 2023.