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View AllAn angel in pyjamas
Paramedic Educator Jess Handley was fast asleep at home when the GoodSAM phone alert went off on her bedside table. ...
Smart technology saving Victorian lives
Ambulance Victoria has today launched a smartphone app that’s already helped save the lives of two Victorians. ...
Teamwork and technology save Keith’s life
Bags packed, Keith and Kathryn, both 52, were excited to be flying out to Queensland for a week’s holiday early the next morning. ...
FOI data released
In response to a freedom-of-information application, Ambulance Victoria has provided the following data in relation to locations which have been flagged for potential physical safety issues. ...
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View AllBruce – Ambulance Victoria Peer Support Dog
Meet ‘Bruce’ Ambulance Victoria’s newest recruit and one of the first ever peer support dogs in an Australian ambulance service. ...
Improved response performance as we prepare for flu season
In the first three months of 2018, Ambulance Victoria paramedics treated more time-critical patients faster and are well-prepared for the upcoming flu season, latest performance data shows. Paramedics responded to 66,225 Code 1 patients in the first three months of 2018 – an extra 4,104 patients than the same period in 2017. ...
Meet Beth- Young Veteran and Paramedic
“To me, ANZAC Day is an opportunity to reflect and acknowledge the unique challenges, dedication and sacrifices made by past and present defence personnel. ...
Patient-focused triage leads to better outcomes
Further details about how Ambulance Victoria prioritises emergency ambulances to patients in most urgent need through changes to the way Triple Zero (000) calls are triaged and ambulances are dispatched have been released. ...
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View AllNot an emergency? Meet the team ready to help you.
When you have a minor health issue, there is a team of healthcare professionals to seek advice from – and ambulances should be saved for emergencies. ...
Patient-focused triage leads to better outcomes
Further details about how Ambulance Victoria prioritises emergency ambulances to patients in most urgent need through changes to the way Triple Zero (000) calls are triaged and ambulances are dispatched have been released. ...
Innovative stroke ambulance takes to the road
Australia’s first Stroke Ambulance will provide patients with a quicker diagnosis and treatment when it begins operation on 20 November 2017 ...