Angie was very shy and tended to step back from everyone but still had the courage to join St John. That was back in April 1983. She now holds the rank of Deputy Territory Superintendent and is a Commander of the Order of St John.

She joined in Brisbane, and was a member of the Brisbane Central No 1 Division for 21 years, having started as a private and worked up to Superintendent. She was also employed by St John Ambulance Queensland for 20 years.

As Superintendent she ran a very successful division and had over 50 members, who covered duties such as Gabba, Suncorp, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, rock concerts and other events.

After meeting and marrying husband Benny they moved to Darwin in 2006 and quickly became involved with St John in Darwin.

Angie was promoted to the position of Divisional Superintendent of the Palmerston Adult Division, then to Deputy Territory Superintendent.

She works for St John in the Northern Territory in the Training Department.

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