Jayden van Boheemen, a 10-year-old from Carine, is credited with saving his young cousin, who fell into a backyard pool in Woodvale. Grace Calvert, age five, tripped on a loose paver and did not immediately resurface when she fell into the water. Quick thinking on van Boheemen’s part saw him dive in and manoeuvre her to the steps to clear the water.
According to Perth Now, proud mother Stacey van Boheemen and aunt Emma Calvert praised his instinct and selflessness. His mother said the incident had reinforced the importance of extra vigilance around water.
Five staff members and three patrons of the City of Joondalup’s Craigie Leisure Centre also received bravery commendations. The group calmly administered CPR and a defibrillator to save the life of Stuart Inches, who suffered a medical incident and collapsed at the centre. The group attracted the praise of James Pearson, Joondalup Chief Executive, who said:
“It is (also) rewarding to know that people in our community respond so well when others are in need.”
Printing services are often called upon to supply first aid Posters and other material to support safety and compliance.
In addition to van Boheemen and the leisure centre team, there were several additional award winners from the local area. In total, 52 Western Australians received lifesaving bravery awards this year, and they were honoured at a function at the State Reception Centre.
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