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Championing and supporting the paramedic profession through-out Australasia for more than 50 years.
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2026 will be another big year for the College.

Join us in person or online for our two flagship events:

• Primary Care Conference (Canberra | May)
• ACP International Conference (Melbourne | September)

Register your interest to be notified when tickets go on sale:
paramedics.org/events
Last-minute bookings are still available to our Snake Envenomation event in Perth tomorrow evening!

Facilitating this event is Registered Paramedic and trained snake handler Matt Campbell. Live (non-venomous) snakes may be present for educational purposes.

Bookings bit.ly/Snake-Envenomation-Perth
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Tomorrow evening we'll be hosting a webinar for paramedicine educators, clinicians, and workforce development leads.

Hear from guests Andrew Van Noordenburg and Prof Scott Devenish as they deliver Bridging the Gap: From Preceptor Capabilities to Graduate Transition

bit.ly/ACP-Preceptors-Webinar
February 7, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Student paramedics, recordings from our Student Day at ACP International Conference 2025 are now available!

From Wound Care to Career Pathways, explore seven new uploads at paramedics.org/recordings
February 4, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Expressions of Interest are being sought for the role of Deputy Editor of Paramedicine, the official journal of the Australasian College of Paramedicine and the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada.

Learn more at bit.ly/Paramedicine-Deputy-Editor
February 3, 2026 at 9:09 AM
NSW Health has opened applications for its 2026 Tertiary Health Study Subsidies. Paramedic students and graduates may be eligible for up to $12,000 in financial support in return for a commitment to work with NSW Health.

Learn more at bit.ly/NSW-Study-Subsidies
February 2, 2026 at 7:37 AM
SA paramedics and students are invited to join us for an Advanced Airway Management workshop at Flinders University on Saturday 2 February.

This full-day event will be facilitated by Anaesthetics Consultant Dr Thien LeCong and Rural Generalist Anaesthetist Dr Owen James.

bit.ly/Airway-Workshop-ADL
February 1, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Join us online on February 9 for a webinar designed for paramedicine educators, clinicians & workforce development leads.

Bridging the Gap: From Preceptor Capabilities to Graduate Transition will be facilitated by Andrew Van Noordenburg and Professor Scott Devenish.

bit.ly/ACP-Preceptors-Webinar
January 31, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Our next webinar is this Tuesday 3 February: Understanding Menopausal Employees Through Evidence and Lived Experience.

The session features Karen Stewart, General Manager with St John WA and a strong advocate for women’s health.

Bookings: bit.ly/Womens-Health-Paramedicine-Webinar
January 30, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Paramedics and students, join us for a FREE event in Perth on Tuesday 10 February!

From Bite to Bedside will be presented by paramedic and experienced snake handler Matt Campbell.

Tickets available at bit.ly/Snake-Envenomation-Perth
January 29, 2026 at 7:44 AM
ANZCOR, the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation, welcomes Expressions of Interest for voluntary roles within its Guideline Development Groups, including BLS, ALS, First Aid, Paediatrics, Newborn Life Support, ACS, and Education.

Apply by Friday 27 February at bit.ly/ANZCOR-EOI
January 28, 2026 at 6:36 AM
The National Rural Health Alliance, of which the College is a proud member, is seeking Expressions of Interest for Editor in Chief and Deputy Editor roles for its Australian Journal of Rural Health.

Learn more and apply by Friday 30 January at bit.ly/AJRH-Editors
January 27, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Researchers are seeking paramedics based in Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, Canada, or the UK who are trained in lung sonography interpretation to participate in a research study.

Participants will go into a draw to receive one of five A$100 Amazon vouchers.

Learn more at bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard
January 25, 2026 at 8:59 PM
A reminder that Wellington Free Ambulance is currently recruiting qualified Paramedics.

Paramedics are on the Green List in Aotearoa New Zealand, opening access to fast-track Straight to Residence pathways.

Apply by Sunday 15 February at bit.ly/ACP-Jobs-Board
January 24, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Save the date for this year's ACP International Conference, being hosted in Melbourne from 8-11 September 2026.

Subscribe for event updates at bit.ly/ACPIC26-Melbourne
January 23, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Our library of self-paced eLearning modules continues to expand, with the latest addition: Supporting Personal Wellbeing in the Workplace.

Members can enjoy this new module FREE at bit.ly/Supporting-Wellbeing-ACP
January 22, 2026 at 9:57 PM
On this National Day of Mourning, we remember the 15 lives lost at Bondi Beach.

We honour those taken, support those grieving, and recognise the courage of first responders.

We stand with paramedics and all frontline workers affected by this tragedy.

Full College statement - bit.ly/3LU3aX4
January 21, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Paramedicine, the official journal of the College, is pleased to release a call for papers for a special issue titled "Equity in Contemporary Paramedicine: From Problem Recognition to Practical and Conceptual Solutions".

paramedics.org/news/paramed...
January 21, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The recordings from last year’s ACP International Conference in Brisbane were recently made available on our website.

Watch (or re-watch!) 31 new uploads, including this session on capacity and competence in older patients by Dr Will Browne.

Free for members at bit.ly/ACPIC25-Recordings
January 20, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Our most recent episode of Kerbside Conversations was released last month featuring Wayne Loudon.

In this conversation, Wayne joins podcast host Laura Hirello to share his extensive experience in paramedic practice and the importance of community engagement in modern healthcare.

bit.ly/ACP-Podcast
January 19, 2026 at 7:40 AM
We're excited to be visiting Canberra this May 21 & 22 for our Primary Care Conference 2026!

This two-day event will be themed 'Connected Care: Paramedics at the Heart of Community Health'.

Save the dates, and subscribe for event updates at bit.ly/Canberra-PCC-2026
January 18, 2026 at 8:21 AM
AUT Paramedicine Research Day is returning to Auckland on Friday 13 February!

Students are invited to apply for a travel award of up to NSD$500 to attend this full-day research event.

Learn more at bit.ly/Paramedicine-Research-Day-26
January 16, 2026 at 11:12 PM
WA paramedics and paramedic students, places are still available for next month’s FREE Mental Health First Aid training in Perth.

This initiative is funded by Suicide Prevention Australia and the Western Australian Mental Health Commission.

Register at bit.ly/WA-Mental-Health-First-Aid
January 16, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Our first webinar of 2026 focuses Women's health in paramedicine.

Join us on Tuesday 3 February as we’re joined by Karen Stewart, GM of Ambulance Operations Rural and Remote at St John WA, and a passionate advocate for women’s health in the workplace.

Bookings bit.ly/Womens-Health-Paramedicine
January 14, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Safer Care Victoria is currently advertising for the role of Chief Paramedic Officer, a senior clinical leader within its Governance, Strategy and Research branch.

Learn more at our Jobs Board bit.ly/ACP-Jobs-Board
January 13, 2026 at 6:53 AM
2026 will be another big year for the College.

Join us in person or online for our two flagship events:

• Primary Care Conference (Canberra | May)
• ACP International Conference (Melbourne | September)

Register your interest to be notified when tickets go on sale:
paramedics.org/events
December 30, 2025 at 6:40 AM