The ACP International Conference provides an unmatched opportunity for our members to learn from experts and leaders in paramedicine. ACPIC 2021 was delivered as a hybrid conference (online and face to face in the Sunshine Coast, QLD and Hobart, TAS) in November 2021.
In this session, Ant Williams will discuss:
Biography: Ant Williams
Ant holds the World Record up as the deepest man under ice. He is ranked as one of the best freedivers in the world and can hold his breath for over 8 minutes. In a swimming pool he can swim 240m without taking a breath, which is nearly five lengths of an Olympic size pool. And in the ocean, he can dive 100m straight down on a single breath of air.
Previously a Sport Psychologist, Ant has trained Olympic athletes and international sports teams. Competing in one of the most frightening and uncomfortable sports in the world has given our next speaker firsthand experience in dealing with fear and performing under pressure.
In 2021, Ant worked with Ambulance Victoria and the Air Ambulance on helping first responders understand what happens to them when a job becomes volatile, and they are required to perform under pressure.
Session moderator: Michelle Murphy
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.
