An additional 125 paramedics are now working across NSW, as part of the Minns Labor Government's election commitment to boost the regional workforce by 500 paramedics over four years.
This is a significant increase for regional areas and will further assist NSW Ambulance in providing world-class emergency and mobile healthcare across the state.
The first cohort of additional paramedics have joined teams at the following locations:
- Ballina Station
- Lismore Station
- Lithgow Station
- Mudgee Station
- Goulburn Station
- Broken Hill Station
- Bathurst Station
- Parkes Station
- Port Macquarie Station
- South West Rocks Station
- Tottenham Station
- Kangaroo Valley Station
- Bomaderry (Nowra) Education
This workforce boost is part of the $1.76 billion Strategic Workforce and Infrastructure Team (SWIFT) Program, which is delivering up to 2,500 staff across NSW, 30 new stations and hundreds more ambulances over the coming years.
This major workforce boost delivers better health outcomes for patients and their families, while also providing more support to our existing NSW Ambulance staff in the bush.
The Minns Labor Government will continue to roll out the additional 500 paramedics over a four year period, with future locations to be determined through consultation between NSW Ambulance, the Health Services Union, local communities and health staff about the needs and resourcing in their area.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
"The addition of these highly skilled paramedics in the bush will help drive better health outcomes for patients and their families, while also providing more support to our current NSW Ambulance staff across the state.
"We are dedicated to boosting healthcare staffing levels across the state, which will ensure we continue to meet the needs of our community by providing high-quality medical care.
"By funding the 125 additional full-time paramedics, the NSW Government is delivering on its commitment to strengthen our health workforce in the bush."
Quotes attributable to NSW Ambulance Chief Executive Dr Dominic Morgan:
"This significant increase to the paramedic workforce across the state will boost NSW Ambulance's capacity to provide high quality care to patients across NSW.
"As demand for services continues to grow, we remain committed to providing world class emergency and mobile health care to the NSW community.
"All our paramedics share a commitment to excellence in serving their communities all over NSW."
