Today we acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the formation of the College. Commencing in 1973 as the Institute of Ambulance Officers (Australia), we have evolved over the years to become the Australasian College of Paramedicine, championing and supporting the paramedic profession along the way.
The inaugural meeting of the Institute was held in Canberra at the Academy of Science on 30 July 1973. This meeting was to become the first Annual General Meeting of the Institute of Ambulance Officers (Australia). Over time, as branches (or chapters) were established in each state and territory of Australia and the Aotearoa New Zealand chapter was formed in 2011, the organisation matured into the vibrant professional body we see today.
We look forward to celebrating our 50th Anniversary milestone at our international conference (ACPIC23) to be held in Melbourne from the 13-15 September and hope you will come along and be part of this wonderful event.
To join us for our celebrations at ACPIC23, and in particular our Gala Dinner, head to our website.
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The College is the peak professional body representing and supporting paramedics and student paramedics across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand since 1973.
The College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land and sea in which we live and work, we recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and culture and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
The College acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.