Tag: Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance union in Gippsland protest work conditions
LOCAL paramedics and union members last Thursday, tired and angry, protested outside the Morwell office of state government frontbencher Harriet Shing, with others meeting...
Air Ambulance helicopter contract extended
AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) has extended its contract with Babcock Australasia (Babcock) to continue providing air ambulance operations to support paramedics in providing Best Care...
Stay snake safe after Dargo incident
AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) is urging people, particularly in regional Victoria, to be on the lookout for snakes and know what to do if you,...
Shock through the airwaves as local radio producer has cardiac arrest
GIPPSLAND radio veteran Kym Williams is familiar with broadcasting the news.
But a year ago, the 75-year-old became the news when he suddenly went into...
Save a life this Shocktober
With more cardiac arrests in Victoria than ever before, Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging Gippsland residents to learn or refresh their cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)...
Make a lifesaving impact in Loch Sport
AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) is looking for more recruits to join the Ambulance Community Officer (ACO) team and Ambulance Auxiliary in Loch Sport.
ACOs are First...
New graduate paramedics for Gippsland
MORE paramedics are hitting the road across Gippsland, as new data shows demand for emergency ambulances is rising sharply again for winter.
Ambulance Victoria Gippsland...
Ambulance delays are still high in Wellington: Danny O’Brien
DESPITE more paramedics on the road, and better response times in Wonthaggi, Warragul and Moe/Newborough areas, wait times for Wellington Shire are still high.
Member...
Hot cars can kill
Hot cars can kill, and that is why Ambulance Victoria is urging everyone to remember - never leave kids, older people or pets in...