Young people and their families in a rural community have learned about emergencies and encouraged into a career with St John.
A Wellness Day was held in Minginui last week . It was for tamariki and their whānau in Minginui and about 43 children from Years 1 to 10 attended.
They learned how to respond to an emergency and prevent injuries as well as about allergies, blood pressure and diabetes.
There was also an ambulance on site so attendees could talk with paramedics about what it was like to be an ambulance officer.
St John Māori advisor for community health Stephen Dennett said the day was one way to address inequity and inequality.