AV updates

Cape Woolamai local Matt Ware attended an AV Call, Push, Shock session last Shocktober never expecting he would soon need to use the skills he had learned. In early May 2025, during a tenpin bowling game, Matt’s training was put to the ultimate test when his fellow bowler, Harry, suddenly went into cardiac arrest. In those critical first few minutes, Matt and three GoodSAM responders rushed to Harry’s aid and performed CPR until paramedics arrived. Advanced Life Support (ALS), Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) and specialist air ambulance paramedics stabilised Harry at the scene, and he was flown to the Victorian Heart Hospital where he made a full recovery.

Ambulance Victoria graduate paramedic Brooklyn Ash has embarked on a career she was inspired to pursue after being involved in an emergency road incident as a teenager.

Ambulance Victoria is encouraging Victorians to ask their family, friends and colleagues the simple question ‘R U OK?’ and to begin meaningful conversations around mental health.

The third group of new Ambulance Victoria recruits for 2025/26 are about to hit the road but first are fine-tuning their driving skills to stay safe.

Growing up, Chloe Husseini thought her dad’s career change to paramedicine was pretty cool – trading his farm boots for lights and sirens. Now a Graduate Ambulance Paramedic herself, she has a deeper appreciation for all emergency services.

Two outstanding first responders from Ambulance Victoria have been named finalists in the prestigious Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards.