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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 55m

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

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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 14h

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

Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 1d

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

Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 3d

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

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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 5d

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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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 10d

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

Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 11d

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

Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 14d

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

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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 16d

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

Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 18d

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

Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 19d

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

Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 20d

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

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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 22d

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.

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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 21d

Applications for the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Graduate Paramedic Program close tomorrow, Tuesday 14 October.

Submit your online application (approx. 30 mins): bit.ly/ACP-Jobs-Board

Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 27d

Today the College congratulates the first paramedics employed at a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, marking a meaningful step forward in expanding paramedic roles beyond traditional emergency services and into community-based, person-centred care 👏

Read more: paramedics.org/news/first-p...

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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 29d

We’re excited to introduce a new benefit exclusively for our Western Australian members: free Mental Health First Aid training!

Courses begin 26 November and are fully subsidised thanks to Suicide Prevention Australia and the Western Australian Mental Health Commission.

Register: bit.ly/WA-MHFA

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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · Oct 3

Researchers at Monash University are seeking input from AHPRA registered paramedics for a short survey exploring current practices of pre-briefing in paramedicine.

Take part here: bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard

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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · Oct 2

Final reminder – just over a week left to apply!

Applications for the 2025 College Research Impact Grants next Friday 10 October.

Grants of up to $2,000 are available to support paramedicine researchers at any career stage in sharing their work.

Apply here: bit.ly/Impact-Grants-Open

Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · Sep 30

Reminder: Expressions of Interest to join the College’s new Working Group on Drugs and Poisons Legislation and Regulation close this Monday, 6 October.

Submit your EOI here: bit.ly/ACP-Drugs-Poisons-Group

📷 Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash

Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · Sep 29

Are you all caught up on the September Pānui from Te Kaunihera Manapou? Among other items, it features:

• A reminder to apply for Specialist Paramedic Practice Endorsements

• Tait Contel Trust Scholarships 2025 – supporting students in paramedicine and postgraduate study

Read: bit.ly/Panui-Sept25

Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · Sep 28

We’re excited to announce Haley Findlay as a speaker at our upcoming Port Macquarie Regional Paramedic Symposium, 20–21 November. She will co-host an interactive workshop covering both normal birth and maternal emergencies.

Early-bird registration: bit.ly/Port-Macquarie-RPS

Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · Sep 27

Our Annual General Meeting will be held online on Monday 3 November at 1pm AEDT.

Members will hear reports from the Chair, Audit & Risk Committee and CEO, review the College’s financials, and confirm and elect Directors.

Details and registration: paramedics.org/events/agm2025

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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · Sep 26

This week we released a new episode of Kerbside Conversations featuring Critical Care Paramedic Jessica Wissa.

Jessica reflects on her experiences working across both urban and rural settings, highlighting the challenges faced by paramedics working in resource-poor environments.

bit.ly/ACP-Podcast

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