Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference (ACPIC25)
ACPIC 2025 delivered a wide range of clinical and research sessions from experts and leaders in paramedicine. Hosted in Brisbane (September 2025) the program was designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.
Conference theme: Foundations to future: Advancing paramedicine
Body worn cameras for paramedics: Perceptions on safety and workplace challenges
This study explored Australian paramedics' perceptions of Body Worn Cameras in reducing occupational violence and improving workplace safety. Using surveys and interviews, researchers found attitudes toward Body Worn Cameras were largely positive, though their effect on the reduction of occupational violence was inconclusive. Participants emphasised the need for Body Worn Cameras to complement broader safety strategies, including risk mitigation and de-escalation training to better support frontline emergency service personnel.
Biography: Clare Sutton
Clare Sutton is a Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University and a passionate advocate for paramedic wellbeing. She has extensive experience in the emergency services sector with over 20 years frontline experience, 12 years in education and she is the former Chair of the ACP Paramedic Wellbeing Group. Her research focuses on resilience and the promotion of health and wellbeing in emergency service workers, students, and volunteer responders.
Moderator: Dr. Tim Makrides, Associate Professor & Head of Course - Paramedic Science, CQUniversity Australia
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.
We recognise the unique role of Māori as Tangata Whenua and embrace Te Tiriti o Waitangi, recognising Māori as tino rangatiratanga of Aotearoa New Zealand while supporting the guiding principles of Te Tiriti – Tino rangatiratanga, Equality, Active protection, Options, and Partnership.
