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.

The development and implementation of Community Paramedicine (CP) models appears to be hindered by unfamiliarity with the role. To facilitate the integration of this important role in health care and to secure its place in the future development of the paramedic profession, it is important to identify and remove or manage unnecessary hurdles and streamline education and governance.

As part of our work in developing innovative CP-led multidisciplinary models of healthcare delivery in parts of Victoria, Australia, we are undertaking a review of reviews, to identify the current evidence on opportunities and challenges to implementing successful CP models.

Biography: Evelien Spelten

Dr. Spelten is Associate Professor with La Trobe University Rural Health School and the Violet Vines Marshman Research Centre. Her work focusses on workforce innovation and quality of care. As an occupational psychologist, she has been privileged to work interdisciplinary with many different health care disciplines. She is principal supervisor of 7 regional PhD Students, three of which are industry PhDs with local rural organisations. She has received two awards for her translational research. Dr. Spelten is Deputy Editor of the Australian Journal of Rural Health and she has published more than 100 articles.

Session moderator: Robin Pap