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Championing and supporting the paramedic profession through-out Australasia for more than 50 years.
Our Education team is proud to announce a new microlearning module: A Paramedic's Guide to Warfarin and the INR.

Our microlearning suite is available and FREE to everyone, whether you are a College member or not. Explore today at bit.ly/ACP-MicroLearning
December 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The College is proud to sponsor two academic awards at Australian Catholic University (ACU) and warmly congratulates the following recipients:

• Jasmin Voykovic, ACP Academic Achievement Award
• Jordan Berger, ACP Professional Excellence Award

📷 Pictured with Dr Caitlin Fitzgibbon and Emma Windsor
December 12, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Royal Flying Doctor Service WA is currently advertising for the role of Head of Paramedicine and Industrial Health.

Applicants must be AHPRA registered paramedics with demonstrated leadership, governance experience and strong operational management skills.

More information at bit.ly/ACP-Jobs-Boar
December 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The College acknowledges the significant contribution of Alisha McFarlane who will be transitioning out of her role as Member Engagement Manager to return full-time to academia in 2026.

We thank Alisha for her dedication & wish her every success as she continues shaping the future of paramedicine.
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
In the latest edition of FIRST by The Council of Ambulance Authorities, we shared insights from the second Australasian Paramedicine Workforce Survey.

View online at www.caa.net.au/first
December 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is inviting applications from paramedics interested in becoming practitioner members of the Paramedicine Council of NSW.

The closing date for applications is Monday 12 January. Learn more and apply at bit.ly/EOI-Para-Council-NSW
December 4, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The College has launched a new Paramedic Preceptor Program offering flexible, self-paced training for paramedics who mentor students and graduates. The program includes core and elective modules designed to build confidence, capability, and effective mentorship.

More: bit.ly/ACP-Preceptor-Program
December 2, 2025 at 5:38 AM
In our latest episode of Kerbside Conversations, host Laura is joined by Prue Sneddon, critical care flight paramedic.

Prue shares her journey in paramedicine, reflects on the challenges & failures she has faced, discusses the importance of resilience and learning from setbacks.

bit.ly/ACP-Podcast
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The Paramedicine Board of Australia has published its latest registrant data. Download this report at www.paramedicineboard.gov.au/News/Statist...
November 29, 2025 at 4:20 AM
This Friday 28th is the final day to submit an Expression of Interest to join our Western Australia Member Committee.

Learn more and apply at bit.ly/WA-Committee-ACP
November 26, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Researchers at Flinders University are exploring how well mental health education prepares paramedics and paramedic students for practice.

If you're a paramedic, intern, or student who has completed a mental health subject or placement, share your experience.

bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We're pleased to announce another episode of Kerbside Conversations is now available!

In this converastion, host Laura Hirello is joined by Jordan Gray, a paramedic stroke clinical training officer from New South Wales, who shares his journey from Canada to Australia.

Listen: bit.ly/ACP-Podcast
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Registered Paramedics, looking to lock in your CPD hours before AHPRA renewal is due on 30 November?

With the support of venue sponsor Charles Sturt University, we'll host Regional Paramedic Symposium in Port Macquarie this Thursday and Friday!

Join us in person or online bit.ly/Port-Macquarie-RPS
November 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
“He’s got a hole in his head.”

Ben Phipps, Critical Care Flight Paramedic, will present a gripping case review at next week’s Regional Paramedic Symposium.

Join us in Port Macquarie or online – paramedics.org/events/rps-2025
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM
In October, the College was proud to sponsor the annual Aotearoa New Zealand Student Paramedics Association Simulation Challenge.

The Association has since published a report on this event, available at bit.ly/ANZSPA-Simulation-Report
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
This Tuesday evening, we’re partnering with SA Ambulance Service to deliver a free Snakes Awareness event in the Adelaide Hills.

Hear from Geoff Coombe OAM, Rudy Dela Flora, and Chris Cotton, Intensive Care Paramedic.

Live snakes will be present for educational demonstration bit.ly/Snakes-ACP-SAAS
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 AM
At our upcoming Regional Paramedic Symposium in Port Macquarie, Ben Phipps will lead a workshop (20 Nov) on advanced airway, chest and fracture injury management, plus intraosseous and intravenous access tips.

Early bird registration is still open: bit.ly/Port-Macquarie-RPS
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Next Wednesday 12 November, join clinical nurse consultant and academic Kate Drury as she outlines differences between heart failure types and explores how sex-specific risk factors impact the development of heart failure.

Free for College members at bit.ly/ACP-Heart-Failure
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
“Simone’s contribution to the College and the profession cannot be understated.”

The College extends its deep appreciation to Simone Haigh as she concludes her current term on the Board as a Board Director at the recent AGM

paramedics.org/news/college-acknowledges-simone-haighs-outstanding-service
November 5, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Interested in presenting at a College event next year?

We’re now welcoming EOIs for presenters and workshop facilitators for our 2026 conferences:

• Primary Care Conference – May, Canberra
• ACP International Conference – September, Melbourne

Apply before 28 November at bit.ly/ACP-2026-Events-EOI
November 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Congratulations to our newly elected and re-appointed Board Directors!

At yesterday’s AGM, members elected Dr Kathryn Eastwood and re-elected Marty Nichols as Directors for three-year terms, and confirmed the re-appointment of Angus Armour as an Appointed Director.

More details bit.ly/ACP-2025-AGM
November 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The College is still welcoming EOIs for its Research Advisory Committee - with this Friday 7 November the last day to apply.

The Committee supports research education, mentoring, grants, and dissemination through events, publications & special projects.

Submit your EOI bit.ly/Research-Advisory-EOI
November 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
In our latest Kerbside Conversations episode, host Laura Hirello sits down with Paul Reeves, Principal Advisor for Pre-Hospital Care in the Northern Territory.

Listen via your favourite podcast app or at bit.ly/ACP-Podcast
November 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The College is pleased to present its 2024-2025 Annual Report, highlighting strategic achievements and operational progress.

Access the full report at paramedics.org/news/college-2024-2025-annual-report
October 31, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Reposted by Australasian College of Paramedicine
Shaping the future: Why your voice matters. The Australasian Paramedicine Workforce Survey has been developed to build a better picture of #paramedicine. This isn't about counting heads. It's about understanding the profession in the context of #health #AHPs.
More details. tinyurl.com/3rwcnjru
October 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM