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Hawks Nest resident Ian Morphett suffered a heart attack at home and
thanks to a clot busting drug administered by paramedics
is here today to tell his story. (click here to read the full story)
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In a medical emergency don't drive to hospital. Call Triple Zero (000) and ask
for Ambulance. (click here to read the full story)
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Alexander Abraham loves all things to do with helicopters
and celebrated his 5th birthday meeting helicopter staff. (click here to read the full story)
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Minister for Health Carmel Tebbutt inspected new thermal imaging equipment
currently being trialled by Ambulance for
use in rural and remote areas. (click here to read the full story)
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During the recent Queensland fires Special Operations teams were deployed from
NSW Ambulance to assist. (click here to read the full story)
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A 26 strong medical team of doctors, nurses and paramedics from across the NSW
Health system departed
Australia on Thursday 1 October 2009 to assist with the Australian
Tsunami Relief
effort in Samoa. (click here to read the full story)
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The Ambulance CARE program took out the prize in the category Creating Better
Journeys: Improving Patient Experience. (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance Research Institute were successful in three categories at the ACAP National Conference in Auckland. (click here to read the full story)
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A survey by the Council of Ambulance Authorities reported a high level of
patient satisfaction in every category. (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance in conjunction with Police and Fire received a State Emergency Management
Safer Communities award for the Emergency Helpers program. (click here to read the full story)
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A radio interview on how to perform CPR helped save a life. Several listeners
used their new learnt skill to save a friend. (click here to read the full story)
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A government bus and a fire truck collided on the Gore Hill Freeway during morning
peak hour. (click here to read the full story)
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The survivor of a cardiac arrest meet with the paramedics who saved his life during
a presentation at Birmingham Gardens Ambulance Station in
Newcastle. (click here to read the full story)
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At 10.30am on Friday 20 November 2009, members of the community have the opportunity
to thank a paramedic who may have touched their life. (click here to read the full story)
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The ‘First Steps’ campaign is an Emergency Phone Card that outlines information
required by Ambulance Call Takers so that an ambulance can
be dispatched quickly. (click here to read the full story)
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Information on the Air Ambulance (fixed wing) tender process. (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance paramedics assisted RFS volunteers with patient care procedures during
a simulated motor vehicle incident in the Blue Mountains,
west of Sydney. (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance paramedics were voted the most trusted professionals for the sixth
year in succession following a poll conducted by Readers
Digest. (click here to read the full story)
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Monday 20 July 2009 marks the start of National Farm Safety Week. With around
100 deaths a year from farm accidents across Australia, Ambulance
is urging the rural community to maintain safe work practices
on the farm. (click here to read the full story)
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Over 20,000 students have participated in the "Be An Ambulance Hero – Dial Zero, Zero, Zero" school education program with
enthusiastic feedback received from teachers. (click here to read the full story)
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Albury Ambulance Station will celebrate its 75th anniversay on Saturday 1 August
2009. An open day is planned and everyone is welcome. (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance reminds the Sydney pedestrian community to be aware of bike paramedics
in their zones and move out of the way. The next life they
save could be someone they know. (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance Chaplain Rev Paul McFarlane conducted the “Life…Live it Save
it!” program with 50 Anglican ministers and youth workers
from northern NSW. The aim was to introduce the course to
rural church leaders so that some of them might run the program
in their own communities. (click here to read the full story)
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The Hooley Dooleys have a new show out for the July School Holidays called 'How
2 be a Safety Hero'. The show is based
around key safety messages and features the Zero Zero Zero
song. (click here to read the full story)
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An appreciative mother wrote a letter thanking an Ambulance call taker for her efforts in assisting in saving her seven week old daughter who had stopped
breathing. (click here to read the full story)
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Red Nose Day is the major fundraiser for SIDS and KIDS. Funds raised
provide vital free services and
programs
dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during
pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood and to supporting
bereaved families. (click here to read the full story)
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Funding has been approved for the introduction of the Ambulance Research Institute.
Scholarships have been awarded to nine paramedics to equip
them for a career in research. (click here to read the full story)
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Some good ideas to minimise contracting influenza and reducing the impact of other
common winter ailments. (click here to read the full story)
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Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir presented the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM)
to six deserving Ambulance staff during an investiture at
Government House. (click here to read the full story)
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Two Ambulance paramedics were presented with Rotary awards. Chris Henning received
the Emergency Services Person for the Year while Terry Morrow
was awarded the International Pride of Workmanship Award. (click here to read the full story)
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Autumn often brings seasonal health challenges which may exacerbate
medical illnesses, particularly for asthmatics, people with
low immunity, those predisposed to allergies and the elderly.(click here to read the full story)
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The Band was formally commissioned in April 1985 during the opening of a new
wing at St George Hospital and the ceremony was officiated
by the then NSW Health Minister Ron Murlock.(click here to read the full story)
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Have you ever wanted to contribute to your community but can’t find the time
to spare? Ambulance is continually developing new and exciting
community and staff initiatives of which you can become a
supporter of by way of financial
or in-kind donations or a bequest. (click here to read the full story)
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A new program aimed at educating three to five year old’s on the role of emergency
service workers has been launched today by the NSW Minister
for Health, John Della Bosca.
(click here to read the full story)
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This year marks an impressive milestone for volunteer Paramedic Mathias Faff
from Lake Cargelligo who celebrates 50 years of volunteering
service with Ambulance. (click here to read the full story)
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Health volunteers will be recognised for their timeless efforts on Friday 27
February.
(click here to read the full story)
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A brother and his two sisters used new skills they learnt from Triple Zero
Heroes television series to revive their younger sister.
(click here to read the full story)
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Two new mega lift vehicles will better serve the needs of obese patients throughout
NSW.
(click here to read the full story)
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The Ambulance Service of NSW has responded to Victoria's fires and have tasked
paramedic teams to assist NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters
in the line of duty.
(click here to read the full story)
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Six Ambulance operational staff were awarded the Ambulance Service Medal during
the Australia Day Awards on Monday 26 January 2009.
(click here to read the full story)
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A television campaign, using four announcements, has been developed to raise
awareness about Triple Zero (000).
(click here to read the full story)
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Associate Professor Paul Middleton spoke with Jason Morrison from radio station 2GB about
the fact that the annual road toll had slipped below
400
in 2008
–
the lowest figure since 1944.
(click here for radio interview)
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The Seven Network will soon launch a new reality television show. Call takers and paramedics from the Ambulance Service of NSW will tell their
stories. (click here to read the full story)
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Eugowra’s local ambo, Jack Barnes, has dedicated his life to the wellbeing of others, which has earned him the Regional Service Award at the
2008 Regional Achievement and Community Awards.(click here to read the full story)
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A new emergency rescue helicopter service has brought larger and more powerful helicopters to patient rescue missions since it began on 14 May 2007. The new system service includes a larger treatment area greatly improving the ability for doctors and paramedics to treat patients en route, a better flying range allowing helicopters to travel greater distances and the ability to carry additional patients and extra medical equipment.