Demand for St John's services is at an all-time high as the organisation asks the public to reach deep into their pockets and donate towards their $2 million goal.
Local schools, resthomes and childcare centres across the city are now taking to the streets for the St John appeal week (April 4-10) dressed in green to collect the much needed money.
Funds will be used for vital equipment such as ambulances and paramedic's first response kits.
St John chief executive Peter Bradley said demand for their services had never been greater.
"As a charity we rely on the generosity of the communities we serve. We never take their trust and support for granted."