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A message from the Minister for Health

On Friday November 20 - Thank a Paramedic Day - we have an opportunity to show our sincere appreciation for lives that have been saved, people who have been helped and hearts that have been touched by our paramedics. On behalf of the NSW Government, I say thank you to our hard working paramedics and I encourage the residents of NSW to do the same.

Thank a Paramedic Day

Ambulance Helicopter Base's top supporter

Alexander Abraham recently celebrated his 5th birthday in style with a special visit to the NSW Ambulance helicopter base at Bankstown Airport. Alexander loves all things to do with helicopters.

Alexander with a helicopter flight crew

Ambulance trials thermal imaging

New equipment is being trialled in two ambulances in Lithgow and Nyngan and aims to reduce the risks associated with night-driving in rural areas, particularly collisions with animals such as kangaroos.

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Health Minister Carmel Tebbutt

Emergency Helpers Award

Ambulance, in conjunction with Police and NSW Fire Brigades received a State Emergency Management Safer Community Award for the Emergency Helpers Program.

Paramedic Clare Pemberton received the award on behalf of Ambulance

How radio listeners saved a life

Friends travelling in a taxi heard a radio interview about how to perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Little did they realise that what they had just learnt would help save their colleague.

CPR Saves Lives

Ambulance reviews and inquiries

Access information on the

  • Legislative Council Inquiry into Ambulance
  • Special Commission of Inquiry into the delivery of acute care services within the NSW public health systems
  • Department of Premier and Cabinet report and recommendations.
Ambulance vehicles