- Four (FTE) paid paramedics now based in Margaret River
- Sub-centre to transition to a hybrid paramedic station to further support volunteer base and improve ambulance capabilities
- Part of the Cook Government's commitment to boost ambulance capability in the bush
The Cook Government is delivering on its commitment to bolster ambulance response capabilities in the country - with more paid paramedics than ever before now based in Margaret River.
From 12 November 2023, four paid paramedics will operate a new hybrid paramedic model and will provide even more support to the community.
The additional paramedics have been funded as part of the Cook Government's modernised contract with St John WA, and is part of the ongoing commitment to improve ambulance service delivery across the State.
Margaret River joins Harvey and Geraldton, which were bolstered with extra paramedics earlier this year.
As stated by Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
"Margaret River now joins Geraldton, Narrogin, Newman and Harvey with boosted ambulance response capabilities.
"We're excited to be delivering on more ambulance support than ever before in these vital regional communities.
"We'll continue to collaborate with St John WA and the WA Country Health Service to deliver on the State's commitment of an additional 31 FTE paid paramedics in the regions."
Comments As put by Warren Blackwood MLA Jane Kelsbie:
"Our ambulance volunteers do a great job, but as Margaret River continues to grow, it makes sense to transition to a hybrid station.
"These four FTE paid paramedics will help support our valuable volunteers to service our community."
