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Mar, 2023

Op-ed: Excluding paramedics from urgent care clinics wastes a valuable asset

In an op-ed published today on Crikey, College CEO John Bruning addresses the pressing need for paramedics to be included in the F...

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Mar, 2023

Your profession, your voice: Have your say on the future direction of paramedicine

As the peak representative body for paramedics in the region, the Australasian College of Paramedicine (the College) undertakes co...

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Mar, 2023

Paramedics seek team-based primary health care pilots

In the lead up to the Federal Budget, the Australian Health Journal has released a Federal Budget Countdown package featuring John...

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Feb, 2023

Ryan Lovett, College Chair on ABC Radio South East SA

Listen to Ryan Lovett, College Chair, on ABC Radio South East SA Off the back of yesterday’s announcement by Federal Health Minis...

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Feb, 2023

It’s time for Australia’s Health Minister to recognise paramedics

MEDIA STATEMENT Wednesday 22 February 2023 Despite the Australian government’s acknowledgement of the need to support innovative...

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Feb, 2023

Paramedics still the forgotten piece of the puzzle in Medicare reform

MEDIA STATEMENT Friday 3 February 2023 Following the release of today’s Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report, the Australasian...

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Feb, 2023

New Zealand paramedic numbers exceed 2,000

Manapou | To do anything to save a life Paramedics make an enormous contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand’s healthcare system and p...

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Jan, 2023

Not fit for purpose: Medicare to undergo shake-up

Story from The Australian newspaper. Not fit for purpose: Medicare to undergo shake-up By Natasha Robinson Medicare is facing its...

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Jan, 2023

Paramedics to play ‘vital role’ in revamped Medicare model

Story published in The Australian. Paramedics to play ‘vital role’ in revamped Medicare model By Natasha Robinson Paramedics are r...

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Dec, 2022

NSW government report on ambulance ramping recommends greater utilisation of paramedics in health system

MEDIA STATEMENT: Thursday 8 December 2022 The Australasian College of Paramedicine (the College) fully supports the recommendation...