Former Menslink leader Martin Fisk is the new CEO of  St John Ambulance ACT.

St John Ambulance ACT chair James Goodwin said Mr Fisk’s commitment to improving health and wellbeing outcomes in the community was demonstrated through his previous senior leadership roles at Menslink, Fearless Women, the ACT Human Rights Commission and Project Independence.

“I have long admired the dedication, commitment and compassion of the people who work and volunteer for St John Ambulance, ever since receiving much-needed first aid from them some 40 years ago,” said Mr Fisk.

“St John Ambulance ACT plays an important role in supporting the Canberra community and I am looking to grow our impact across the territory to ensure everyone can access high-quality first aid when we need it the most.

“I would like to see every household, workplace and vehicle in Canberra equipped with a first aid kit as well as an increase in public access to lifesaving defibrillators and importantly, someone trained in how to use it.”

Mr Fisk said he was committed to leading St John Ambulance ACT’s critical initiatives in Canberra including CBR NightCrew, the mission to increase the number of defibrillators in public spaces and delivering vital first aid training and support to the community.