ParamedProf
@paramedprof.bsky.social
Advisor on health policy, paramedicine, leadership & communications. Curator of The Paramedic Observer http://on.fb.me/1Gcjlju Opinions mine.
Full national Honours lists: tinyurl.com/4u9euk7x
Meritorious Awards list: tinyurl.com/2fvjchaw
Honours List (Military): tinyurl.com/2w2d798h
Congratulations also to the two female #medics awarded the Commendation for Distinguished Service under warlike conditions in Iraq.
Meritorious Awards list: tinyurl.com/2fvjchaw
Honours List (Military): tinyurl.com/2w2d798h
Congratulations also to the two female #medics awarded the Commendation for Distinguished Service under warlike conditions in Iraq.
February 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Full national Honours lists: tinyurl.com/4u9euk7x
Meritorious Awards list: tinyurl.com/2fvjchaw
Honours List (Military): tinyurl.com/2w2d798h
Congratulations also to the two female #medics awarded the Commendation for Distinguished Service under warlike conditions in Iraq.
Meritorious Awards list: tinyurl.com/2fvjchaw
Honours List (Military): tinyurl.com/2w2d798h
Congratulations also to the two female #medics awarded the Commendation for Distinguished Service under warlike conditions in Iraq.
Honours and Awards - Australia Day 2026
The Paramedic Observer congratulates the recipients of the Ambulance Service Medal and other persons honoured for their work on behalf of the community.
Observations: t.co/gWyDKU3clH
Flipbook with citations: online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/kcso/
The Paramedic Observer congratulates the recipients of the Ambulance Service Medal and other persons honoured for their work on behalf of the community.
Observations: t.co/gWyDKU3clH
Flipbook with citations: online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/kcso/
February 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Honours and Awards - Australia Day 2026
The Paramedic Observer congratulates the recipients of the Ambulance Service Medal and other persons honoured for their work on behalf of the community.
Observations: t.co/gWyDKU3clH
Flipbook with citations: online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/kcso/
The Paramedic Observer congratulates the recipients of the Ambulance Service Medal and other persons honoured for their work on behalf of the community.
Observations: t.co/gWyDKU3clH
Flipbook with citations: online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/kcso/
The Report on Government Services (#RoGS) provides information on the #equity, #effectiveness & efficiency of #government #services.
Part E Health (includes #primary & #community #health, #ambulance services) will be released on Thursday 5 February 2026. #EMS #care #paramedicine
Part E Health (includes #primary & #community #health, #ambulance services) will be released on Thursday 5 February 2026. #EMS #care #paramedicine
January 30, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The Report on Government Services (#RoGS) provides information on the #equity, #effectiveness & efficiency of #government #services.
Part E Health (includes #primary & #community #health, #ambulance services) will be released on Thursday 5 February 2026. #EMS #care #paramedicine
Part E Health (includes #primary & #community #health, #ambulance services) will be released on Thursday 5 February 2026. #EMS #care #paramedicine
#RoGS Part A is important because it outlines the assumptions and other #parameters used to prepare #comparative time-dependent expenditures. The impact of #health expenditure is significant.
January 30, 2026 at 3:39 PM
#RoGS Part A is important because it outlines the assumptions and other #parameters used to prepare #comparative time-dependent expenditures. The impact of #health expenditure is significant.
The QCAT submission noted #paramedicine was a #health profession requiring proportionate, expert, & contextual disciplinary processes.
With targeted enhancements, QCAT was supported as the appropriate forum. Last days to submit anything as the consultation closes 31 Jan. tinyurl.com/yktytrax
With targeted enhancements, QCAT was supported as the appropriate forum. Last days to submit anything as the consultation closes 31 Jan. tinyurl.com/yktytrax
January 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The QCAT submission noted #paramedicine was a #health profession requiring proportionate, expert, & contextual disciplinary processes.
With targeted enhancements, QCAT was supported as the appropriate forum. Last days to submit anything as the consultation closes 31 Jan. tinyurl.com/yktytrax
With targeted enhancements, QCAT was supported as the appropriate forum. Last days to submit anything as the consultation closes 31 Jan. tinyurl.com/yktytrax
The QCAT submission focused on Issues Paper 6. It highlighted #paramedicine as a low-volume but high-complexity caseload, with few cases nationally resulting in deregistration or prohibition. Reform efforts should focus on #assessor capacity, #procedural #fairness, & early #resolution.
January 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The QCAT submission focused on Issues Paper 6. It highlighted #paramedicine as a low-volume but high-complexity caseload, with few cases nationally resulting in deregistration or prohibition. Reform efforts should focus on #assessor capacity, #procedural #fairness, & early #resolution.
Potential grant opportunity involving #paramedicine
Design, deliver & subsidise participation in a national voluntary #training & #accreditation program, where primary care service providers can be formally trained and recognised as LGBTIQA+-safe. www.grants.gov.au/Fo/Show?FoUu...
Design, deliver & subsidise participation in a national voluntary #training & #accreditation program, where primary care service providers can be formally trained and recognised as LGBTIQA+-safe. www.grants.gov.au/Fo/Show?FoUu...
January 24, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Potential grant opportunity involving #paramedicine
Design, deliver & subsidise participation in a national voluntary #training & #accreditation program, where primary care service providers can be formally trained and recognised as LGBTIQA+-safe. www.grants.gov.au/Fo/Show?FoUu...
Design, deliver & subsidise participation in a national voluntary #training & #accreditation program, where primary care service providers can be formally trained and recognised as LGBTIQA+-safe. www.grants.gov.au/Fo/Show?FoUu...
Women's Pain: time for national policy leadership. My article in Pearls and Irritations. The fundamental theme is improved women's #pain #care across the whole of health. #women #equity #disparity
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
January 23, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Women's Pain: time for national policy leadership. My article in Pearls and Irritations. The fundamental theme is improved women's #pain #care across the whole of health. #women #equity #disparity
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
Why do paramedics & community care matter for women's pain? Because early decisions shape outcomes. It's on all of us - clinicians, policymakers, public - to support systemic reform. Read the evidence, join the conversation, & help close the gap. #health #pain #paramedicine tinyurl.com/68ku3brk
January 23, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Why do paramedics & community care matter for women's pain? Because early decisions shape outcomes. It's on all of us - clinicians, policymakers, public - to support systemic reform. Read the evidence, join the conversation, & help close the gap. #health #pain #paramedicine tinyurl.com/68ku3brk
The Bridging the Gender Pain Gap report is a national wake-up call. Delayed care, cost barriers & dismissal harm women physically, mentally & socially. Victoria is acting with new #Pain Standards, clinics & more. Every jurisdiction should respond. #health #care online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/jbli/#...
January 23, 2026 at 8:54 AM
The Bridging the Gender Pain Gap report is a national wake-up call. Delayed care, cost barriers & dismissal harm women physically, mentally & socially. Victoria is acting with new #Pain Standards, clinics & more. Every jurisdiction should respond. #health #care online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/jbli/#...
2026 CARES [Competency Advancement and Refresher Education for Skilled #Paramedics]
Short Course intake is open! Starts 2 February 2026.
This course is designed to bridge the gap between previous practice backgrounds & #contemporary clinical practice.
Short Course intake is open! Starts 2 February 2026.
This course is designed to bridge the gap between previous practice backgrounds & #contemporary clinical practice.
January 19, 2026 at 11:52 AM
2026 CARES [Competency Advancement and Refresher Education for Skilled #Paramedics]
Short Course intake is open! Starts 2 February 2026.
This course is designed to bridge the gap between previous practice backgrounds & #contemporary clinical practice.
Short Course intake is open! Starts 2 February 2026.
This course is designed to bridge the gap between previous practice backgrounds & #contemporary clinical practice.
About one third (>2,500) of Victoria’s paramedics work outside the #ambulance sector. As the #CPO provides #strategic #advice & #leadership for the whole #paramedicine cohort, the selection criteria should reflect broad experience & proven #engagement across the profession.
January 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
About one third (>2,500) of Victoria’s paramedics work outside the #ambulance sector. As the #CPO provides #strategic #advice & #leadership for the whole #paramedicine cohort, the selection criteria should reflect broad experience & proven #engagement across the profession.
The Observer congratulates the Victorian government on recognising the need for the #CPO role, albeit the limited time allocation of 0.4 FTE may make it a poisoned chalice if the incumbent is to discharge the full range of functions envisaged. #health #paramedicine
January 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
The Observer congratulates the Victorian government on recognising the need for the #CPO role, albeit the limited time allocation of 0.4 FTE may make it a poisoned chalice if the incumbent is to discharge the full range of functions envisaged. #health #paramedicine
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.
PD as a flipbook: online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/nyis/
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Applications close 26 January 2026.
PD as a flipbook: online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/nyis/
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
www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
Applications close 26 January 2026.
PD as a flipbook: online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/nyis/
www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
Applications close 26 January 2026.
PD as a flipbook: online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/nyis/
In related news, the independent organisations responsible for handling #health #complaints in all Australian States & Territories & Aotearoa New Zealand have agreed to establish the ‘Australasian Council of Health Complaint Entities’ #Ombudsman #paramedicine #AHP www.oho.qld.gov.au/media-releas...
January 12, 2026 at 6:20 AM
In related news, the independent organisations responsible for handling #health #complaints in all Australian States & Territories & Aotearoa New Zealand have agreed to establish the ‘Australasian Council of Health Complaint Entities’ #Ombudsman #paramedicine #AHP www.oho.qld.gov.au/media-releas...
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
statements.qld.gov.au/statements/1...
statements.qld.gov.au/statements/1...
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
statements.qld.gov.au/statements/1...
statements.qld.gov.au/statements/1...
The next OSCA consultation is coming in March 2026 - this is a crucial move. #health #paramedicine
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Read the #OSCA 2027 #maintenance plan: www.abs.gov.au/about/key-pr...
A critique of the revised #classifications & some perceived anomalies: tinyurl.com/3sbh865p
www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
Read the #OSCA 2027 #maintenance plan: www.abs.gov.au/about/key-pr...
A critique of the revised #classifications & some perceived anomalies: tinyurl.com/3sbh865p
January 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The next OSCA consultation is coming in March 2026 - this is a crucial move. #health #paramedicine
www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
Read the #OSCA 2027 #maintenance plan: www.abs.gov.au/about/key-pr...
A critique of the revised #classifications & some perceived anomalies: tinyurl.com/3sbh865p
www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
Read the #OSCA 2027 #maintenance plan: www.abs.gov.au/about/key-pr...
A critique of the revised #classifications & some perceived anomalies: tinyurl.com/3sbh865p
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...
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.
downloads.paramedicinecouncil.nsw.gov.au/record_-_inf...
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.
downloads.paramedicinecouncil.nsw.gov.au/record_-_inf...
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.
downloads.paramedicinecouncil.nsw.gov.au/record_-_inf...
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.
downloads.paramedicinecouncil.nsw.gov.au/record_-_inf...
Mr David Clayton APM has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Triple Zero Victoria for a five-year term. www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-triple-z...
January 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Mr David Clayton APM has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Triple Zero Victoria for a five-year term. www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-triple-z...
This report is essential reading for #paramedics. As first responders, you can be pivotal in breaking the cycle where women’s #pain is minimised. Understand the bias, believe the #patient, & provide compassionate, attentive care from first point of contact.
Report: tinyurl.com/musu55vy
Report: tinyurl.com/musu55vy
January 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
This report is essential reading for #paramedics. As first responders, you can be pivotal in breaking the cycle where women’s #pain is minimised. Understand the bias, believe the #patient, & provide compassionate, attentive care from first point of contact.
Report: tinyurl.com/musu55vy
Report: tinyurl.com/musu55vy
Congratulations to Matt Cannon MBE CStJ who has been honoured with a MBE in the 2026 King's Commonwealth New Year and Birthday Honours lists for Papua New Guinea. The award recognises his significant contributions to St John PNG & #paramedicine #health #ambulance www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
January 5, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Congratulations to Matt Cannon MBE CStJ who has been honoured with a MBE in the 2026 King's Commonwealth New Year and Birthday Honours lists for Papua New Guinea. The award recognises his significant contributions to St John PNG & #paramedicine #health #ambulance www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
The new #HWSP guidelines including #paramedics are progress. However, these grants remain unavailable to health professionals working in govt-funded services. This limits #practitioner support in regions where the #public sector may be the main healthcare provider. facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
December 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The new #HWSP guidelines including #paramedics are progress. However, these grants remain unavailable to health professionals working in govt-funded services. This limits #practitioner support in regions where the #public sector may be the main healthcare provider. facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
Paramedicine is now listed as an eligible profession by RWAV for the Australian Government Health Workforce Scholarship Program in Victoria. From 1 Jan 2026, private/NGP #paramedics in MMM 3-7 areas can apply. It's a welcome step for #workforce inclusion! www.rwav.com.au/grants-page/
December 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Paramedicine is now listed as an eligible profession by RWAV for the Australian Government Health Workforce Scholarship Program in Victoria. From 1 Jan 2026, private/NGP #paramedics in MMM 3-7 areas can apply. It's a welcome step for #workforce inclusion! www.rwav.com.au/grants-page/
ICYMI - Ambulance Tasmania #paramedics have received awards from the National Search and Rescue Council for their outstanding efforts in rescuing a Lithuanian kayaker from the Franklin River - an extraordinary mission. www.health.tas.gov.au/news-sajari/...
www.amsa.gov.au/national-sea...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
ICYMI - Ambulance Tasmania #paramedics have received awards from the National Search and Rescue Council for their outstanding efforts in rescuing a Lithuanian kayaker from the Franklin River - an extraordinary mission. www.health.tas.gov.au/news-sajari/...
www.amsa.gov.au/national-sea...
www.amsa.gov.au/national-sea...