At this time next week, we’re being joined online by MICA Flight Paramedic Cat Mackay for a webinar on Leading ad hoc teams – ditch dictatorship, empower your people. Register: bit.ly/ACP-Leading-Webinar

In the latest episode of Kerbside Conversations, host Laura Hirello chats with Cam Rota from Hato Hone St John. They explore equitable care, confidence, learning from mistakes, and the growth journey of healthcare professionals. Listen now via your favourite podcast app or at bit.ly/ACP-Podcast

Expressions of interest are now open to join the ACPIC26 and PCC26 organising committees. Apply by Friday 31 October: bit.ly/Event-Committees-26 📷 ACPIC25 Organising Committee

Applications are now open for the College’s 2026 Paramedic Research Mentoring Program, a nine-month initiative connecting paramedics with experienced research mentors. Expressions of interest for both mentors and mentees close Thursday 27 November 2025: bit.ly/PRMP-2026 📷 Photo by Kenny Eliason

When the pressure hits, how do stress and emotion shape our decisions on road? Join Intensive Care Flight Paramedic Shaun Whitmore on Monday 24 November for a discussion-based session exploring what really happens to thinking and behaviour in high-stress situations. bit.ly/Clinical-Safety-webinar

The Paramedicine Board of Australia is seeking applications for appointment to an Advanced Practice Paramedicine Expert Reference Committee (three-year term). #health #regulation statutoryappointments.ahpra.gov.au/nb/en/job/49... Applications close Tuesday 21 October.

Applications for the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Graduate Paramedic Program close tomorrow, Tuesday 14 October. Submit your online application (approx. 30 mins): bit.ly/ACP-Jobs-Board

Today the College congratulates the first paramedics employed at a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, marking a meaningful step forward in expanding paramedic roles beyond traditional emergency services and into community-based, person-centred care 👏 Read more: paramedics.org/news/first-p...

We’re excited to introduce a new benefit exclusively for our Western Australian members: free Mental Health First Aid training! Courses begin 26 November and are fully subsidised thanks to Suicide Prevention Australia and the Western Australian Mental Health Commission. Register: bit.ly/WA-MHFA

Researchers at Monash University are seeking input from AHPRA registered paramedics for a short survey exploring current practices of pre-briefing in paramedicine. Take part here: bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard

Final reminder – just over a week left to apply! Applications for the 2025 College Research Impact Grants next Friday 10 October. Grants of up to $2,000 are available to support paramedicine researchers at any career stage in sharing their work. Apply here: bit.ly/Impact-Grants-Open

Reminder: Expressions of Interest to join the College’s new Working Group on Drugs and Poisons Legislation and Regulation close this Monday, 6 October. Submit your EOI here: bit.ly/ACP-Drugs-Poisons-Group 📷 Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash

Are you all caught up on the September Pānui from Te Kaunihera Manapou? Among other items, it features: • A reminder to apply for Specialist Paramedic Practice Endorsements • Tait Contel Trust Scholarships 2025 – supporting students in paramedicine and postgraduate study Read: bit.ly/Panui-Sept25

We’re excited to announce Haley Findlay as a speaker at our upcoming Port Macquarie Regional Paramedic Symposium, 20–21 November. She will co-host an interactive workshop covering both normal birth and maternal emergencies. Early-bird registration: bit.ly/Port-Macquarie-RPS

Our Annual General Meeting will be held online on Monday 3 November at 1pm AEDT. Members will hear reports from the Chair, Audit & Risk Committee and CEO, review the College’s financials, and confirm and elect Directors. Details and registration: paramedics.org/events/agm2025

This week we released a new episode of Kerbside Conversations featuring Critical Care Paramedic Jessica Wissa. Jessica reflects on her experiences working across both urban and rural settings, highlighting the challenges faced by paramedics working in resource-poor environments. bit.ly/ACP-Podcast

Members can now access a new eLearning module on echocardiography, introducing the principles and clinical applications of ultrasound in cardiac care. It’s available alongside our other popular cardiology modules on re-entry tachycardias, cardiac biomarkers & blood chemistry. bit.ly/ACP-Cardiology

Our newest Free Microlearning module on bias in clinical assessments is now available. It looks at how unconscious bias and non-inclusive frameworks can affect patient care, and offers practical ways to adapt assessments. Explore the full library here: bit.ly/ACP-MicroLearning

The College is calling for Expressions of Interest to join a newly created Working Group on Drugs and Poisons Legislation and Regulation. This committee will examine and advocate for the harmonisation and reform of drugs and poisons legislation and regulation. EOIs: bit.ly/ACP-Drugs-Poisons-Group

We’re heading to Port Macquarie this November for our Regional Paramedic Symposium 2025. Join us Thursday and Friday 20–21 November for two days of workshops, discussions and evidence-based learning sessions. Early bird tickets now on sale bit.ly/Port-Macquarie-RPS

Women & Leadership Australia is offering scholarships to support women in police, defence and emergency services to access world-class leadership and workplace skill development programs. Partial scholarships from $700 to $3,000 are available. Apply before Friday 24 October: bit.ly/WLA-Scholarships

Applications are still open for the 2025 College Research Impact Grants. These grants of up to $2,000 support paramedicine researchers at any career stage to share their work through conference presentations, publications and other platforms. Apply by Friday 10 October: bit.ly/Impact-Grants-Open

We’re bringing ACPIC to Aotearoa this November! Join us in Auckland on Thursday 6 November for ACPIC 2025 | Hui Whakaora; a one-day event featuring workshops, research and clinical presentations, and opportunities to connect with colleagues. Early bird tickets now on sale: bit.ly/ACPIC-Aotearoa

Release of the second Australasian Paramedicine Workforce Survey Report. This landmark, College-funded study offers a deeper understanding of the lived experiences, aspirations and challenges faced by paramedics today and will inform workforce strategy, policy and education. bit.ly/ACP-Workforc...

It was an early start for the Her Impact: Paramedicine Power Talks, but those who joined were not disappointed. Thank you to Dr Elizabeth Donnelly, Dr Louise Reynolds, Meg Parr and Prue Snedden for their powerful reflections on women in leadership and women’s health this morning.

Good morning from the final day of #ACPIC25! A huge thank you to our Gala Dinner MC Matthew Cook, and to our dinner keynotes Michelle Crilly and Cam Rota, for making last night’s event such a memorable highlight of the conference. Explore what’s ahead on today’s program: bit.ly/ACPIC25-Prog...

We’re halfway through Day One of #ACPIC25 A special thank you to event photographer – and also workshop facilitator and presenter – Mel Alexander Mel is offering professional headshots to delegates throughout the conference, with an optional donation to #BeyondTheSirens bit.ly/Beyond-Sirens-Donate

With much of #ACPIC25 exploring the expanding role of paramedics in urgent and primary care, it’s timely for us to share a unique opportunity for paramedics to join the Urgent Care team at #ForHealth Careers in Bankstown, NSW. Find details via our Jobs Board: bit.ly/ACP-Jobs-Board

We’re looking forward to welcoming delegates to Day One of #ACPIC25. From 8.00am we’ll be serving tea and coffee alongside registration. A big shoutout to our Event Sponsors Edith Cowan University and Auckland University of Technology for their support. View our program: bit.ly/ACPIC25-Program

Excited to be in beautiful Brisbane at the @acparamedicine.bsky.social conference amongst fabulous folk continuing to advance #paramedicine. I'm presenting this morning on paramedic student learning and this afternoon about important conversations when patients die. #ACPIC25

We’re excited to welcome delegates to #ACPIC25 here at the stunning Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane, starting today with pre-conference workshops and a dedicated Student Paramedic Day. Over the next few days, don’t forget to access your Virtual Delegate Bag at paramedics.org/ACPIC25/delegates

We’re pleased to welcome Edith Cowan University (ECU) as an Event Sponsor for #ACPIC25. ECU is shaping the future of the paramedic profession through postgraduate study in Critical Care, Community Paramedicine and Paramedic Practitioner pathways. Learn more: ecu.edu.au/paramedicine

The College is thrilled to welcome our new member-exclusive provider Joe Tom Coffees to ACPIC25! They’ll be on-site for the full three days of the conference, keeping our delegates fuelled with free, freshly brewed coffee - because great ideas deserve great coffee. Swing by, grab a cup and say hi!

We are proud to acknowledge Auckland University of Technology as an #ACPIC25 Event Sponsor AUT is the leading educator for paramedicine in Aotearoa NZ, strengthening the profession through initiatives such as its Paramedicine Research Day. aut.ac.nz/research/academic-departments/paramedicine

The Paramedicine Board of Australia has recently published its April to June Registrant Data Table, covering registrations, demographics and qualifications. Download this report at paramedicineboard.gov.au/News/Statistics.asp

Can’t make it to Brisbane next week? Be there virtually instead! Livestream ACPIC25 from the comfort of your home on September 11 and 12. Online tickets will remain available right up until the event begins: bit.ly/ACPIC25-Brisbane

The College is pleased to announce it has begun a collaboration project with Standards Australia to deliver standards mapping and a gap analysis report, marking a major step forward in our work to develop standards for paramedicine. Read more about this initiative at bit.ly/ACP-Standards-Australia

Applications are now open for the 2025 College Research Impact Grants, offering up to $2,000 to support paramedicine researchers in sharing their work through conferences, publications and more. Apply by Friday 10 October at bit.ly/Impact-Grants-Open

Face-to-face tickets for ACPIC25 Brisbane close TONIGHT at midnight. Online stays open, but you’ll miss the laughs, coffees and connections. bit.ly/ACPIC2025-Brisbane

Scholarship opportunities are now open through nzparamedic.org in conjunction with the Tait Contel Trust for paramedicine students and practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand. Applications close 21 September 2025. More details at bit.ly/Aotearoa-Scholarships

Earlier this year Phil Townsend, Operational Manager for Emergency Management at St John WA, presented a webinar on Emergency Management and Major Incident Awareness. You can now access the recording, free for members: bit.ly/Emergency-ACP25 Photo: Supplied by St John WA

Paramedics are invited to take part in an online, anonymous survey by researchers at University of the Sunshine Coast and Griffith University exploring the availability and utility of infection control equipment. Consider participating at bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard

Paramedics are invited to take part in an online, anonymous survey by researchers at University of the Sunshine Coast and Griffith University exploring the availability and utility of infection control equipment. Consider participating at bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard

Paramedics are invited to take part in an online, anonymous survey by researchers at University of the Sunshine Coast and Griffith University exploring the availability and utility of infection control equipment. Consider participating at bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard

Earlier this year Critical Care Paramedic Amy Gomes joined us online for a webinar on End-of-Life Law and Decision Making for Paramedics. The recording is now available, free for members: bit.ly/End-of-Life-ACP25

At ACPIC25 next fortnight, Dr Aidan Baron will lead a hands-on workshop on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in primary care and paramedicine. Add this workshop to your conference booking at bit.ly/ACPIC2025-Brisbane

Last month we were joined online by Professor Simon Finfer for a webinar exploring Sepsis – Early Recognition, Management, and Outcomes. The event recording is now available, free for members at bit.ly/Sepsis-ACP25

This Thursday evening we’re facilitating a 60-minute clinical case review on diagnostic complexity in the prehospital setting. Join intensive care paramedic Ryan Parry and Dr Jake Murphy-Smith as the duo unpacks a case of STEMI with a twist. Bookings are free for members at bit.ly/ACP-Case-Review

This Thursday evening we’re facilitating a 60-minute clinical case review on diagnostic complexity in the prehospital setting. Join intensive care paramedic Ryan Parry and Dr Jake Murphy-Smith as the duo unpacks a case of STEMI with a twist. Bookings are free for members at bit.ly/ACP-Case-Review

Te Kaunihera Manapou’s survey on paramedic prescribing in Aotearoa New Zealand closes tomorrow, Monday 25 August. Paramedics, the public and health sector stakeholders are invited to share their views in this early step exploring prescribing authority for paramedics. bit.ly/Prescribing-Survey