More than 1,470 paramedics, Control Centre staff and flight nurses have been recognised today at the largest NSW Ambulance graduation ceremony since the start of COVID-19.
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Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the past two ceremonies had been postponed due to the pandemic and the event recognised all those who have completed graduate and further specialty training.
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\u201cOver the past few years, our paramedics, Control Centre staff and aeromedical teams have faced some tough times, but all have risen to the occasion,\u201d Mr Hazzard said.
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\u201cWhether it was working through bushfires, COVID-19, floods, or the demands of a flu outbreak, all have served our community with distinction, courage and compassion.\u00a0 This is a special day for those being honoured and their families. They should be very proud of their achievements and contribution in what has been a difficult few years.\u00a0
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\u201cIn the last financial year, NSW Ambulance transported more than 750,000 patients, more than any other State or Territory, yet it leads the nation in transfer of care results,\u201d\u00a0 Mr Hazzard said.
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NSW Ambulance Chief Executive Dr Dominic Morgan said the new and upskilled staff will provide a great boost\u00a0in the months and years ahead.
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\u201cNSW Ambulance is one of the largest ambulance services in the world and an integral part of our health system, and it offers wonderful career opportunities such as our newly implemented virtual clinical care service,\u201d Dr Morgan said.
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\u201cIt is an organisation where you can develop and progress your own career goals, and a place where you genuinely make a difference to the lives of others every single day.\u201d
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Today\u2019s ceremony also included several significant awards for leadership, as well as the Minister for Health\u2019s $5,000 Bursary for Excellence to help fund further education.
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NSW Ambulance has received funding from the NSW Government for 2,128 staff which includes 1,858 paramedics, 210 support staff, 52 nurses and eight doctors.\u00a0
The NSW Government will also deliver eight new stations at Warilla, Kincumber, Lisarow, Gateshead, Swansea, Cherrybrook, Raby and Narellan, with a further 22 stations to be announced over the next four years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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