ParamedProf
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Advisor on health policy, paramedicine, leadership & communications. Curator of The Paramedic Observer http://on.fb.me/1Gcjlju Opinions mine.
Leadership opportunity - Chief Paramedic Officer (CPO). Safer Care Victoria is seeking an exceptional #paramedic #leader to become the next CPO. #health #care #paramedicine
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Applications close 26 January 2026.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Leadership opportunity - Chief Paramedic Officer (CPO). Safer Care Victoria is seeking an exceptional #paramedic #leader to become the next CPO. #health #care #paramedicine
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Applications close 26 January 2026.
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Applications close 26 January 2026.
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New Queensland Health Ombudsman. Former Aged Care Quality & Safety Commissioner Janet Anderson PSM, has been appointed as Queensland’s #Health #Ombudsman from Thursday, 15 January 2025. #AHP #paramedicine #regulation #complaints #notifications
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January 12, 2026 at 6:20 AM
New Queensland Health Ombudsman. Former Aged Care Quality & Safety Commissioner Janet Anderson PSM, has been appointed as Queensland’s #Health #Ombudsman from Thursday, 15 January 2025. #AHP #paramedicine #regulation #complaints #notifications
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Canadian doctors are warning that a new U.S. policy which slashes the number of vaccines universally recommended to all children will have deadly effects in Canada, including increasing disease spread through American travellers visiting north of the border.
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‘Incomprehensibly stupid:’ How U.S. cuts in vaccine recommendations will impact Canadians
Canadian doctors are warning that a new U.S. policy which slashes the number of vaccines universally recommended to all children could have devastating, and potentially deadly effects in Canada, inclu...
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January 12, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Canadian doctors are warning that a new U.S. policy which slashes the number of vaccines universally recommended to all children will have deadly effects in Canada, including increasing disease spread through American travellers visiting north of the border.
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After months of preparation & training, Starflight will launch its 24/7 aeromedical operations in Tasmania on 12 January as the official Government helicopter #emergency air services provider. #HEMS #paramedicine #ambulance #police starflightaustralia.com.au/case-studies...
January 8, 2026 at 12:39 PM
After months of preparation & training, Starflight will launch its 24/7 aeromedical operations in Tasmania on 12 January as the official Government helicopter #emergency air services provider. #HEMS #paramedicine #ambulance #police starflightaustralia.com.au/case-studies...
Red escalation of ambulance services across Victoria from 7am on Friday 9 January 2026, in response to catastrophic fire danger declaration. #health #EMS ambulance.vic.gov.au/red-escalati...
Red escalation of ambulance services across Victoria
Ambulance Victoria has declared a Red Escalation across Victoria from 7am on Friday 9 January 2026, in response to the catastrophic fire danger declaration for the South West, Wimmera, North Central a...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Red escalation of ambulance services across Victoria from 7am on Friday 9 January 2026, in response to catastrophic fire danger declaration. #health #EMS ambulance.vic.gov.au/red-escalati...
REMINDER - Aotearoa New Zealand paramedic prescribing survey by Te Kaunihera | Paramedic Council closes 20 January 2026. #Prescribing #paramedicine #health #care #Emergency
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Kia ora koutou - REMINDER - paramedic prescribing survey closes soon
Te Kaunihera | Paramedic Council is exploring the introduction of designated prescribing authority for paramedics in Aotearoa New....
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January 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM
REMINDER - Aotearoa New Zealand paramedic prescribing survey by Te Kaunihera | Paramedic Council closes 20 January 2026. #Prescribing #paramedicine #health #care #Emergency
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Last Days! Apply now.
The NSW Health Professional Councils Authority #HPCA is inviting applications from #paramedics interested in becoming practitioner members of the #Paramedicine #Council of NSW.
Applications close Monday 12 January 2026.
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The NSW Health Professional Councils Authority #HPCA is inviting applications from #paramedics interested in becoming practitioner members of the #Paramedicine #Council of NSW.
Applications close Monday 12 January 2026.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Last Days! Apply now.
The NSW Health Professional Councils Authority #HPCA is inviting applications from #paramedics interested in becoming practitioner members of the #Paramedicine #Council of NSW.
Applications close Monday 12 January 2026.
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The NSW Health Professional Councils Authority #HPCA is inviting applications from #paramedics interested in becoming practitioner members of the #Paramedicine #Council of NSW.
Applications close Monday 12 January 2026.
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Victorian inquiry into women’s pain reveals a crisis in care. 71% of women who sought help had their pain dismissed. 90% have experienced pain lasting over a year. This is a call to action for all #healthcare professionals.
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Victoria to establish new 'women's pain standard' as it releases landmark report into women's pain
Victoria will introduce a new ‘women’s pain standard’ to set clear expectations for how women should be treated when seeking medical care.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Victorian inquiry into women’s pain reveals a crisis in care. 71% of women who sought help had their pain dismissed. 90% have experienced pain lasting over a year. This is a call to action for all #healthcare professionals.
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As we close the book on 2025, the Paramedic Observer wishes followers and readers a safe and happy holiday season and a productive and fulfilling 2026. #health #paramedicine #EMS
January 1, 2026 at 9:46 PM
As we close the book on 2025, the Paramedic Observer wishes followers and readers a safe and happy holiday season and a productive and fulfilling 2026. #health #paramedicine #EMS
Can Urgent Care Clinics actually take pressure off hospitals? Yes, but they’re not the only way
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Can Urgent Care Clinics actually take pressure off hospitals? Yes, but they’re not the only way
Urgent Care Clinics are one of three options for people to get care without going to a hospital emergency department.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Can Urgent Care Clinics actually take pressure off hospitals? Yes, but they’re not the only way
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Congratulations to Professor Scott Devenish who has been appointed as Academic Lead & Program Director of #Paramedicine at Griffith University. Scott is currently Head of Discipline in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the ACU. #health #EMS
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December 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Congratulations to Professor Scott Devenish who has been appointed as Academic Lead & Program Director of #Paramedicine at Griffith University. Scott is currently Head of Discipline in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the ACU. #health #EMS
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The Paramedic Navigator. From #Aotearoa New Zealand comes news of another development in mobilising #paramedics to provide better #healthcare.
Great work by Paramedic Sean Thompson in the pilot trialling #Allied #Health #Navigators in Te Pae Tiaki Wellington Hospital. tinyurl.com/ua2fbdez
Great work by Paramedic Sean Thompson in the pilot trialling #Allied #Health #Navigators in Te Pae Tiaki Wellington Hospital. tinyurl.com/ua2fbdez
We’re just over half way through the initial 6-month pilot trialling Allied Health Navigators in Te Pae Tiaki Wellington Hospital Emergency Department.
Allied Health professionals have a hugely… | S...
We’re just over half way through the initial 6-month pilot trialling Allied Health Navigators in Te Pae Tiaki Wellington Hospital Emergency Department.
Allied Health professionals have a hugely valu...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The Paramedic Navigator. From #Aotearoa New Zealand comes news of another development in mobilising #paramedics to provide better #healthcare.
Great work by Paramedic Sean Thompson in the pilot trialling #Allied #Health #Navigators in Te Pae Tiaki Wellington Hospital. tinyurl.com/ua2fbdez
Great work by Paramedic Sean Thompson in the pilot trialling #Allied #Health #Navigators in Te Pae Tiaki Wellington Hospital. tinyurl.com/ua2fbdez
The Observer joins with others in condemning the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach & extends heartfelt thoughts to the #paramedics, #emergency services personnel & all who responded. Our deepest sympathies to those who were injured & to the families of victims. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Bondi terror attack updates: family of Jack Hibbert, 22-year old constable shot, say he ‘miraculously’ survived but has lost sight in one eye
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December 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The Observer joins with others in condemning the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach & extends heartfelt thoughts to the #paramedics, #emergency services personnel & all who responded. Our deepest sympathies to those who were injured & to the families of victims. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Leadership Job Opportunities, awards and other people in the news. #health #paramedicine facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
December 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Leadership Job Opportunities, awards and other people in the news. #health #paramedicine facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
The Victorian government has released the final report from Helen Silver AO - tasked with streamlining Victoria's public sector. The release includes the government's response.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
The Victorian government has released the final report from Helen Silver AO - tasked with streamlining Victoria's public sector. The release includes the government's response.
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What do #Community Paramedics really do? This new study by Matt Wilkinson-Stokes et al empirically quantifies their #interactions with #patients. #health #paramedicine
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November 20, 2025 at 7:37 AM
What do #Community Paramedics really do? This new study by Matt Wilkinson-Stokes et al empirically quantifies their #interactions with #patients. #health #paramedicine
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The growing cost of delayed action on climate change. The 2025 Lancet Countdown Report sets out the dire scenarios & potential outcomes arising from #climate #change but offers glimmers of hope if resolute action is taken. online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/tzzl/
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The growing cost of delayed action on climate change. The 2025 Lancet Countdown Report sets out the dire scenarios & potential outcomes arising from #climate #change but offers glimmers of hope if resolute action is taken. online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/tzzl/
Doctor and dedicated #volunteer Felix Ho named 2026 NT Australian of the Year #paramedic #EMS
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Doctor and dedicated volunteer named NT's Australian of the Year
From a dedicated doctor and a rubbish warrior, to a local hero who stopped a knife attack and helped fight Black Summer fires, the 2026 Northern Territory Australian of the Year awards are spotlightin...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Doctor and dedicated #volunteer Felix Ho named 2026 NT Australian of the Year #paramedic #EMS
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New Health & Wellbeing legislation in South Australia includes additional offences related to"holding out" or impersonation associated with the state #ambulance service. facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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Text of Bill: tinyurl.com/3evtavn9
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New Health and Wellbeing legislation in South Australia
The South Australian (SA) Minister for Health and Wellbeing (Hon. C.J. Picton) on Wednesday 29 October tabled the omnibus Statutes Amendment...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
New Health & Wellbeing legislation in South Australia includes additional offences related to"holding out" or impersonation associated with the state #ambulance service. facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
Text of Bill: tinyurl.com/3evtavn9
Text of Bill: tinyurl.com/3evtavn9
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
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October 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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
More details. tinyurl.com/3rwcnjru
Paramedic Practitioners within ambulance services: views of Australian policymakers, health professionals, and consumers. Policymakers were unsure which outcomes they wanted measured to evaluate models. #paramedicine #health #safety #EMS #ambulance bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
October 27, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Paramedic Practitioners within ambulance services: views of Australian policymakers, health professionals, and consumers. Policymakers were unsure which outcomes they wanted measured to evaluate models. #paramedicine #health #safety #EMS #ambulance bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Last opportunity - closes 28 Oct.
Consultation on proposals to extend medicines responsibilities for Allied Health Professions #AHPs #paramedics #prescribing #administration.
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Consultation on proposals to extend medicines responsibilities for Allied Health Professions #AHPs #paramedics #prescribing #administration.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Paper: www.gov.uk/government/c...
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October 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Last opportunity - closes 28 Oct.
Consultation on proposals to extend medicines responsibilities for Allied Health Professions #AHPs #paramedics #prescribing #administration.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Paper: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Impact: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890bf...
Consultation on proposals to extend medicines responsibilities for Allied Health Professions #AHPs #paramedics #prescribing #administration.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Paper: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Impact: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890bf...
A #wellbeing interlude. To relieve the intensity & stress of policy, practice and research activities here is a suggestion that #paramedics working in the vicinity of the Sunshine Coast Hospital Complex & Ambulance station relax with a coffee break at Early Birds. facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A #wellbeing interlude. To relieve the intensity & stress of policy, practice and research activities here is a suggestion that #paramedics working in the vicinity of the Sunshine Coast Hospital Complex & Ambulance station relax with a coffee break at Early Birds. facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
Quality & Safety Complaints Commissioner. Ms Treasure Jennings has been appointed as the new Aged Care Quality & Safety Complaints Commissioner from 1 November 2025. She is currently the Chair Commissioner at the Victorian Mental Health & Wellbeing Commission. agedcarequality.gov.au/news-publica...
October 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Quality & Safety Complaints Commissioner. Ms Treasure Jennings has been appointed as the new Aged Care Quality & Safety Complaints Commissioner from 1 November 2025. She is currently the Chair Commissioner at the Victorian Mental Health & Wellbeing Commission. agedcarequality.gov.au/news-publica...
The Paramedicine Board of Australia is seeking applications for appointment to an Advanced Practice Paramedicine Expert Reference Committee (three-year term). #health #regulation
statutoryappointments.ahpra.gov.au/nb/en/job/49...
Applications close Tuesday 21 October.
statutoryappointments.ahpra.gov.au/nb/en/job/49...
Applications close Tuesday 21 October.
October 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Paramedicine Board of Australia is seeking applications for appointment to an Advanced Practice Paramedicine Expert Reference Committee (three-year term). #health #regulation
statutoryappointments.ahpra.gov.au/nb/en/job/49...
Applications close Tuesday 21 October.
statutoryappointments.ahpra.gov.au/nb/en/job/49...
Applications close Tuesday 21 October.