Australasian College of Paramedicine
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Championing and supporting the paramedic profession through-out Australasia for more than 50 years.
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
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
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
If you're a paramedic, intern, or student who has completed a mental health subject or placement, share your experience.
bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
“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
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
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
The Association has since published a report on this event, available at bit.ly/ANZSPA-Simulation-Report
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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
The Association has since published a report on this event, available at bit.ly/ANZSPA-Simulation-Report
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
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
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
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
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
Early bird registration is still open: bit.ly/Port-Macquarie-RPS
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 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
Early bird registration is still open: bit.ly/Port-Macquarie-RPS
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
Free for College members at bit.ly/ACP-Heart-Failure
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 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
Free for College members at bit.ly/ACP-Heart-Failure
“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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Committee supports research education, mentoring, grants, and dissemination through events, publications & special projects.
Submit your EOI bit.ly/Research-Advisory-EOI
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
Listen via your favourite podcast app or at bit.ly/ACP-Podcast
November 2, 2025 at 11:32 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
Listen via your favourite podcast app or at bit.ly/ACP-Podcast
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
Access the full report at paramedics.org/news/college-2024-2025-annual-report
October 31, 2025 at 8:07 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
Access the full report at paramedics.org/news/college-2024-2025-annual-report
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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
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
As part of our Women's Health in Paramedicine series, we're hosting an upcoming webinar on sex differences in heart failure.
Join us online on Wednesday 12 November, with facilitator Kate Drury, clinical nurse consultant and academic.
Free for members: bit.ly/ACP-Heart-Failure
Join us online on Wednesday 12 November, with facilitator Kate Drury, clinical nurse consultant and academic.
Free for members: bit.ly/ACP-Heart-Failure
October 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
As part of our Women's Health in Paramedicine series, we're hosting an upcoming webinar on sex differences in heart failure.
Join us online on Wednesday 12 November, with facilitator Kate Drury, clinical nurse consultant and academic.
Free for members: bit.ly/ACP-Heart-Failure
Join us online on Wednesday 12 November, with facilitator Kate Drury, clinical nurse consultant and academic.
Free for members: bit.ly/ACP-Heart-Failure
Expressions of Interest are now open for the College’s 2026 Governance Training Program – designed to help members develop the skills and confidence to step into director and governance roles.
EOIs close COB Wednesday 19 November: bit.ly/ACP-Governance-Training
EOIs close COB Wednesday 19 November: bit.ly/ACP-Governance-Training
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Expressions of Interest are now open for the College’s 2026 Governance Training Program – designed to help members develop the skills and confidence to step into director and governance roles.
EOIs close COB Wednesday 19 November: bit.ly/ACP-Governance-Training
EOIs close COB Wednesday 19 November: bit.ly/ACP-Governance-Training
Expressions of Interest are now open to join the organising committees for ACPIC26 (Melbourne, September 2026) and PCC26 (Canberra, May 2026).
If you’re passionate about paramedic CPD, here’s your chance to help shape two of the College’s flagship events.
EOIs close soon bit.ly/Event-Committees-26
If you’re passionate about paramedic CPD, here’s your chance to help shape two of the College’s flagship events.
EOIs close soon bit.ly/Event-Committees-26
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Expressions of Interest are now open to join the organising committees for ACPIC26 (Melbourne, September 2026) and PCC26 (Canberra, May 2026).
If you’re passionate about paramedic CPD, here’s your chance to help shape two of the College’s flagship events.
EOIs close soon bit.ly/Event-Committees-26
If you’re passionate about paramedic CPD, here’s your chance to help shape two of the College’s flagship events.
EOIs close soon bit.ly/Event-Committees-26
We’re thrilled to announce Dr Erica Kreismann as the Closing Keynote speaker at our upcoming Regional Paramedic Symposium in Port Macquarie.
Closing Keynote: No one’s coming to save you (but we can save each other)
Bookings: paramedics.org/events/rps-2025
Closing Keynote: No one’s coming to save you (but we can save each other)
Bookings: paramedics.org/events/rps-2025
October 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
We’re thrilled to announce Dr Erica Kreismann as the Closing Keynote speaker at our upcoming Regional Paramedic Symposium in Port Macquarie.
Closing Keynote: No one’s coming to save you (but we can save each other)
Bookings: paramedics.org/events/rps-2025
Closing Keynote: No one’s coming to save you (but we can save each other)
Bookings: paramedics.org/events/rps-2025
At this time next week, we’re being joined online by MICA Flight Paramedic Cat Mackay for a webinar on Leading ad hoc teams – ditch dictatorship, empower your people.
Register: bit.ly/ACP-Leading-Webinar
Register: bit.ly/ACP-Leading-Webinar
October 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
At this time next week, we’re being joined online by MICA Flight Paramedic Cat Mackay for a webinar on Leading ad hoc teams – ditch dictatorship, empower your people.
Register: bit.ly/ACP-Leading-Webinar
Register: bit.ly/ACP-Leading-Webinar
In the latest episode of Kerbside Conversations, host Laura Hirello chats with Cam Rota from Hato Hone St John. They explore equitable care, confidence, learning from mistakes, and the growth journey of healthcare professionals.
Listen now via your favourite podcast app or at bit.ly/ACP-Podcast
Listen now via your favourite podcast app or at bit.ly/ACP-Podcast
October 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
In the latest episode of Kerbside Conversations, host Laura Hirello chats with Cam Rota from Hato Hone St John. They explore equitable care, confidence, learning from mistakes, and the growth journey of healthcare professionals.
Listen now via your favourite podcast app or at bit.ly/ACP-Podcast
Listen now via your favourite podcast app or at bit.ly/ACP-Podcast
Expressions of interest are now open to join the ACPIC26 and PCC26 organising committees. Apply by Friday 31 October: bit.ly/Event-Committees-26
📷 ACPIC25 Organising Committee
📷 ACPIC25 Organising Committee
October 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Expressions of interest are now open to join the ACPIC26 and PCC26 organising committees. Apply by Friday 31 October: bit.ly/Event-Committees-26
📷 ACPIC25 Organising Committee
📷 ACPIC25 Organising Committee
Applications are now open for the College’s 2026 Paramedic Research Mentoring Program, a nine-month initiative connecting paramedics with experienced research mentors.
Expressions of interest for both mentors and mentees close Thursday 27 November 2025: bit.ly/PRMP-2026
📷 Photo by Kenny Eliason
Expressions of interest for both mentors and mentees close Thursday 27 November 2025: bit.ly/PRMP-2026
📷 Photo by Kenny Eliason
October 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Applications are now open for the College’s 2026 Paramedic Research Mentoring Program, a nine-month initiative connecting paramedics with experienced research mentors.
Expressions of interest for both mentors and mentees close Thursday 27 November 2025: bit.ly/PRMP-2026
📷 Photo by Kenny Eliason
Expressions of interest for both mentors and mentees close Thursday 27 November 2025: bit.ly/PRMP-2026
📷 Photo by Kenny Eliason
When the pressure hits, how do stress and emotion shape our decisions on road?
Join Intensive Care Flight Paramedic Shaun Whitmore on Monday 24 November for a discussion-based session exploring what really happens to thinking and behaviour in high-stress situations.
bit.ly/Clinical-Safety-webinar
Join Intensive Care Flight Paramedic Shaun Whitmore on Monday 24 November for a discussion-based session exploring what really happens to thinking and behaviour in high-stress situations.
bit.ly/Clinical-Safety-webinar
October 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
When the pressure hits, how do stress and emotion shape our decisions on road?
Join Intensive Care Flight Paramedic Shaun Whitmore on Monday 24 November for a discussion-based session exploring what really happens to thinking and behaviour in high-stress situations.
bit.ly/Clinical-Safety-webinar
Join Intensive Care Flight Paramedic Shaun Whitmore on Monday 24 November for a discussion-based session exploring what really happens to thinking and behaviour in high-stress situations.
bit.ly/Clinical-Safety-webinar
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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.