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AV continues to deliver high patient satisfaction
A new national survey, conducted by Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA), showed 97 per cent of patients were happy with the service provided by AV paramedics and first responders.
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AV celebrates Australasian Women in Emergencies Day
When Sally Allan signed up as an Ambulance Community Officer in the state’s north-west, she never imagined it would become a passion spanning three decades.
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Cohuna cardiac arrest survival shows impact of bystander CPR
Paramedics and Ambulance Victoria First Responders have praised a Cohuna farmhand for saving his dad’s life, saying his quick thinking to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) sets an example for the community this Shocktober.
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GoodSAM app saves Melbourne grandfather in cardiac arrest
A GoodSAM alert and a close neighbour are to thank for saving the life of Beaconsfield grandfather Lee Stewart, who had a cardiac arrest in April this year.
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Paramedic preparing for fourth season refereeing the WNBL
Rosebud paramedic Bianca Vernon is gearing up for her fourth year as a WNBL referee and working towards a spot on the men’s court, on the NBL refereeing panel.
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Shepparton daughter’s quick thinking saves father’s life
Kialla father David Green is counting his lucky stars after his daughter, Amy saved his life in April when he had an out of hospital cardiac arrest at home.
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Community carer calls time on ‘best job in the world’
A Southern Grampians Ambulance Community Officer has bid farewell to “the best job in the world”.
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Rochester better equipped to save lives
The Rochester community can now better respond to cardiac arrests thanks to a new automated external defibrillator (AED) and public training session to equip locals with the skills to take life-saving action.
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Stay safe in Victoria’s great outdoors these school holidays
Victorians planning a camping or hiking getaway in the coming weeks, are reminded by Ambulance Victoria paramedics to be prepared to avoid needing an emergency response.
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Victoria’s north-west to benefit from nine new heart-starters
Ouyen, Patchewollock and surrounding communities in the state’s north-west are now better equipped to take action if someone suffers a cardiac arrest, after a generous equipment donation from the region’s ambulance auxiliary.
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Pioneering paramedics honoured by Melbourne council
Six Ambulance Victoria paramedics based in Metro West were recognised for their exceptional work at the Wyndham City Council Emergency Services Dinner last month.
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French Island better equipped to restart a heart
The French Island community has welcomed a new life-saving device, to boost the chance of survival for anyone suffering a cardiac arrest on the island.