NSW Ambulance will recruit 2,128 new staff and open 30 more stations in a $1.76 billion boost to frontline emergency care, as part of the NSW Government\u2019s 2022-23 Budget.
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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said the record investment means NSW Ambulance will have the largest paramedic workforce in Australia, now and well into the future.
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\u201cAmbulance services across Australia are experiencing unprecedented demand but this funding will ensure NSW is well placed for the challenges ahead,\u201d Mr Perrottet said.
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\u201cThe investment will help increase capacity both in terms of available paramedics to respond to patients, and available staff to help answer the record volume of calls.
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\u201cOur strong economic management means we can deliver a brighter future for NSW families by giving them confidence emergency support will be there in their time of need.\u2019\u2019
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The $1.76 billion over four years will provide NSW with 1,858 extra paramedics, 210 ambulance support staff, 52 nurses and eight doctors.
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Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the Government will continue its record spending on ambulance infrastructure, so the larger workforce has access to the best facilities.
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\u201cNSW Ambulance, the Health Services Union and the NSW Government have worked collaboratively ensuring we get the right number of paramedics, in the right places when and where needed. This massive boost to paramedics we believe will make a positive difference,\u201d Mr Hazzard said.
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In this Budget, the NSW Government will deliver 30 new stations including at Warilla, Kincumber, Lisarow, Gateshead, Swansea, Cherrybrook, Raby and Narellan in the coming year, with 22 more stations to come over the following three years.
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Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said the investment in ambulance infrastructure and workforce is great news for those living in regional and rural areas.
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\u201cThis funding will bring more jobs to the regions, provide a nicer working environment for local paramedics and most importantly, help us to save lives,\u201d Mrs Taylor said.
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NSW Treasurer Matt Kean said the pandemic has made it clear continued investment in frontline healthcare workers is crucial.
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\u201cWe are always thankful for the outstanding commitment, compassion and tireless efforts of our ambulance staff but especially throughout the pandemic,\u201d Mr Kean said.
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\u201cThis announcement shows we are continuing to provide record levels of investment in these frontline healthcare workers and the critical services they provide.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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