Paramedics Australasia would like to congratulate South Australian chapter member Dave Tingey who was awarded the Ambulance Service Medal on Australia Day, 2012. Dave Tingey’s career with the ambulance service started 20 years ago. He has had a major influence in particular on the development of the rescue paramedic role in South Australia. He commenced [...]
Paramedics Australasia (SA Chapter) invites all Paramedics to a PA CPD information session: “Post-Graduate Study Options for Paramedics” on Thursday 9th Febuary, 2012. This session will be most beneficial for: – Paramedics interested in studying the new Grad Dip ICP at Flinders (come and have all your questions answered!) – Degree graduates who are not working [...]
The SA Members Only section of the Paramedics Australasia website has lots of information from past CPD sessions, as well as chapter newsletters and reports. Missed a talk that you wanted to hear? We now record sessions to video so all members can benefit at home, at work, or wherever they may be. To access [...]
In In July 2011, Paramedics Australasia (SA) offered 3 x $1000 funding opportunities for members to attend the PA National Conference in Sydney in October. This funding was available for flights, food, accomodation and conference registration costs. Only 1 member applied for the funding, and so was successful. Here’s Tracy Callanan’s report: In July I applied for a funding [...]
Paramedics Australasia (SA) Urban Search and Rescue Course On Friday 2nd December, Paramedics Australasia SA Chapter members were invited to attend a nationally accredited Category 1 course in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR). Thanks to a mutually beneficial relationship forged by SA committee members with the SA State Emergency Service, the 23 PA members [...]
Paramedics Australasia members were invited to attend a presentation by Paramedics Australasia Member and PhD candidate Louise Roberts entitled ”A cultural search in the pre-hospital world: An ethnographic study exploring the how and why of paramedic actions when attending psychiatric presentations” on 13 December, 2011 at Flinders University. The session was well attended by Flinders University staff, and [...]
Paramedics Australasia (SA) members have been invited to Flinders University Disaster Research Centre sessions on Tuesday 14th Feb, 2012. The first session is a meeting of the Centre, entitled “Developing an Education Strategy for Disaster Healthcare Professionals”. See information poster with details HERE Later in the day, Prof. Kevin Davies will run an interactive workshop on [...]
The PA (SA) committee would like to invite all SA members to come along to a local chapter meeting and get involved in running this great organisation. Dates of upcoming meeting are: – Wednesday 4th April, 2012 – Wednesday 6th June, 2012 – Wednesday 1st August, 2012 – Annual Chapter Meeting – Wednesday 3rd October, [...]
Paramedics Australasia would like to congratulate South Australian chapter member Dave Tingey who was awarded the Ambulance Service Medal on Australia Day, 2012. Dave Tingey’s career with the ambulance service started 20 years ago. He has had a major influence in particular on the development of the rescue paramedic role in South Australia. He commenced [...]
In support of first aid related research in Australia, St John Australia is pleased to offer three scholarships of $5,000 each in 2012. These scholarships are available for University Honours students who are commencing first aid related research in 2012. Applications will close on Friday, 24th February, 2012. Further details for applicants can be found HERE [...]
Paramedics Australasia (SA Chapter) invites all Paramedics to a PA CPD information session: “Post-Graduate Study Options for Paramedics” on Thursday 9th Febuary, 2012. This session will be most beneficial for: – Paramedics interested in studying the new Grad Dip ICP at Flinders (come and have all your questions answered!) – Degree graduates who are not working [...]
The SA Members Only section of the Paramedics Australasia website has lots of information from past CPD sessions, as well as chapter newsletters and reports. Missed a talk that you wanted to hear? We now record sessions to video so all members can benefit at home, at work, or wherever they may be. To access [...]
In In July 2011, Paramedics Australasia (SA) offered 3 x $1000 funding opportunities for members to attend the PA National Conference in Sydney in October. This funding was available for flights, food, accomodation and conference registration costs. Only 1 member applied for the funding, and so was successful. Here’s Tracy Callanan’s report: In July I applied for a funding [...]
Paramedics Australasia (SA) Urban Search and Rescue Course On Friday 2nd December, Paramedics Australasia SA Chapter members were invited to attend a nationally accredited Category 1 course in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR). Thanks to a mutually beneficial relationship forged by SA committee members with the SA State Emergency Service, the 23 PA members [...]
Paramedics Australasia members were invited to attend a presentation by Paramedics Australasia Member and PhD candidate Louise Roberts entitled ”A cultural search in the pre-hospital world: An ethnographic study exploring the how and why of paramedic actions when attending psychiatric presentations” on 13 December, 2011 at Flinders University. The session was well attended by Flinders University staff, and [...]
Paramedics Australasia (SA) members were invited to complete a short 2 minute survey to give the chapter committee some ideas about what type of CPD sessions to run, and other ways we can support members. The winner was announced at the 2012 Rod Kershaw ASM Scholarship Launch. Congratulations to PA member and Paramedic, Anthony Mason, [...]
Paramedics Australasia, represented by David Jaensch attended the Rural and Remote Health Workfore Innovation and Reform Strategy consultation session held in Port Augusta, SA on 7th September. The development of Health Workforce Australia’s Rural and Remote Health Workforce Innovation and Reform (RRHWIR) Strategy will provide national guidance on future needs, reforms and initiatives to improve [...]
The extraordinary general meeting was held this afternoon and a new name for the organisation has been determined following a vote of eligible members. Our new name is Paramedics Australasia. The motion was put to the membership following a unanimous board recommendation. At the specially convened EGM a secret ballot was conducted allowing the maximal [...]
An online pre-hospital journal club/ forum has just been created, feedback would be welcome. Depending on interest, comments etc, the forum can be developed further with time. The forum is open for anyone interested. Please visit: http://www.prehospitalresearchforum.net.au/
