Ambulance Victoria
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Brigade joins lifesaving program
Romsey Fire Brigade has joined the list of 50 CFA brigades that are trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero (000) calls. The brigade has been training with Ambulance Victoria for months in preparation for the program, which will complement the Ambulance Victoria Service in the local area. Under the joint initiative,…
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No confidence in executive
The Victorian Ambulance Union last week conducted a vote of no confidence in the Ambulance Victoria executive. The VAU conducted an SMS poll of its AV members and asked if they endorsed a request that the Minister for Ambulance Services take urgent action to appoint new management that will be able to build and maintain…
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Finding peace in wilderness
‘First Responders Trek for Health’ is a not-for-profit organisation focusing on the physical and mental wellbeing of emergency services personnel. It was formed in late 2019 by members of the Woodend SES Unit. Founding member Kevin Mcnair said the group facilitated participation in outdoor activities to increase and maintain physical fitness and contribute to the…
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Save calls for emergency
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put pressure on health services, Ambulance Victoria is urging people to save Triple Zero calls for emergencies only. Between October and December, a total of 45,087 callers state-wide to Triple Zero did not need an emergency ambulance and were instead connected by paramedics and nurses in the Secondary Triage…
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Make an impact in Maldon
Ambulance Victoria is on the hunt for first responders to provide lifesaving care across the Maldon region. New team members are currently being sought to bolster Maldon’s Community Emergency Response Team team, which services Maldon, Nuggety, Welshmans Reef and surrounds. Maldon CERT trainer Kelli Jones said CERTs provided a vital service for rural communities. “Our…
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TOXIC CULTURE: Local leader speaks out on Ambulance Victoria experience
By Karen O’Sullivan Prominent Macedon Ranges leader Donna Fabris has broken her silence, revealing she was a victim of harassment, bullying and sexism when working for Ambulance Victoria. Responding to recent media attention concerning a misogynistic culture within AV, Ms Fabris revealed she too had been the victim of a campaign of abuse that included…