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.

Katie will present the findings from her qualitative interviews with paramedics, exploring the role and value of chaplains in one Australian ambulance service. She will outline their experiences with a proactive and reactive model of care, and why they valued chaplain support.

Biography: Katie Tunks Leach

Katie is a PhD candidate at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. Since qualifying as a Registered Nurse she has specialised in emergency and trauma care, more recently focussing on clinical and tertiary education, and research on pastoral and spiritual care for paramedics and Defence personnel. She also volunteers as a chaplain for New South Wales Ambulance.

Session Moderator: Laura Wirth