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.

This research investigated the impact of COVID-19 on paramedics across Australia, examining self-reported levels of anxiety, stress, depression, and burnout. The online survey also investigated potential contributors to workplace wellbeing, such as family circumstances, workplace consultation and communication and support offered by family, friends and colleagues.

Biography: Clare Sutton

Clare is a Senior Lecturer in paramedicine at Charles Sturt University and is undertaking a PhD investigating the impact of volunteering on resilience in student paramedics. Her research interests relate to resilience and the promotion of health and wellbeing in emergency service workers, student paramedics and volunteer responders. She has extensive experience in the emergency services sector with over 20 years frontline experience and has held a number of leadership positions, including program lead of paramedicine at CSU and Chair of the Australasian College of Paramedicine Paramedic Wellbeing Special Interest Group.

Session moderator: Laura Wirth