The Australasian College of Paramedicine extends its deep appreciation to Simone Haigh ASM, FACPara, GTLP, as she concludes her current term on the Board as a Board Director at the recent Annual General Meeting.
During the Annual General Meeting, College Chair Ryan Lovett said,
“Simone’s contribution to the College and the profession cannot be understated. Her counsel on both strategic and operational matters has proven invaluable in advancing the College to where we are today.”
Simone's volunteer leadership spans an extraordinary 11 years, beginning as a Director of Paramedics Australasia from 2014, continuing through the 2019 merger, and serving as an inaugural Director and Vice Chair of the College. Simone chaired the College's Awards and Recognition Committee and the Paramedicine Future Working Group among other contributions to the College.
Beyond governance, Simone's advocacy has transformed the profession. Her initiation of a national senate inquiry into first responder mental health led to groundbreaking presumptive PTSD legislation, earning her the Ambulance Service Medal in 2019 and recent induction into the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women.
As an Intensive Care Paramedic and Clinical Support Officer with Ambulance Tasmania, Simone continues to advance clinical practice, education, and mentoring while also serving her community as an elected Kentish Councillor and union leader.
The College thanks Simone for her unwavering dedication and celebrates her ongoing leadership in paramedicine.
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