Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference (ACPIC24)

ACPIC 2024 delivered a wide range of clinical and research sessions from experts and leaders in paramedicine. Hosted in Sydney (September 2024) the program was designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.

Conference theme: Paramedicine's evolution – Embracing the new era

Paramedics integrating with palliative care

A brief overview of the evolution of paramedic practice in the End of Life and Palliative Care space in NSW. The transition from a protocol-based service up to current and future scope with increasing autonomy, and how it supports end of life patients and complements existing palliative care services in the community. The evolution of palliative care in NSW reflects the changes in the paramedic profession from a transport service to the modern day out-of-hospital healthcare providers.

Biography: Stephen O’Sullivan

Stephen is a paramedic with NSW Ambulance who is currently working in the Integrated Care team. In this role he has led NSW Ambulance through the statewide implementation of Voluntary Assisted Dying and is currently establishing referral pathways to community-based healthcare services. He has worked on-road in metropolitan, regional and remote locations in NSW and is passionate about ensuring paramedics have the tools to provide the best possible care regardless of where they work. He has previously worked in policy and program development roles for the NSW and Australian governments.

Moderator: Matthew Cook, Chair, ACPIC24 Organising Committee