New paramedics welcomed to the Central Coast
NSW Ambulance has today welcomed eight new paramedics to the Central Coast after they were officially inducted into the service at a ceremony.
These new recruits are part of 116 new paramedic interns and 24 trainee emergency medical call takers who will commence 12 months on-road placements to consolidate their training, prior to permanent postings across metropolitan and regional NSW, boosting frontline health services.
NSW Ambulance has welcomed 466 new recruits so far this year.
The new recruits joining the service across NSW come from a range of backgrounds and experiences, including paramedic intern Paris Alcorn who is fulfilling a long-held ambition to be a paramedic, and trainee emergency medical call taker Melissa Moore, who has previously worked as a neonatal nurse and volunteer firefighter, while juggling being a mother-of-four.
Minister for Health, Ryan Park said:
“During my time as Health Minister I’ve met many paramedics, both in large metro areas and the bush.
“Whether they’re based in Wollongong, Broken Hill, Dungog, Kingscliff, Randwick or Liverpool they’re some of the most valued members of their communities.
“A career of service, like the one these 140 graduates are embarking on today is incredibly rewarding, and I wish them the very best as they head out across the state.”
Minister for the Central Coast David Harris said:
“I am pleased to see the new paramedics to be stationed on the Central Coast to bolster service of healthcare needs of our growing region.
“It’s a very rewarding career, and I join all Coast residents in welcoming these new paramedics who will be such a positive addition to our community.”
Minister for the Hunter and Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley said:
“I’m excited to welcome eight new paramedics to the Central Coast, including my electorate of Swansea. It’s always great to see new faces joining our community.
“Access to quality healthcare is something we all value, and these new paramedics will make a positive impact on the region.
“It’s reassuring to know that as our community grows, we're continuing to improve the services available to the people who live here.”
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan said:
“This is great news for the Central Coast, giving a direct boost to healthcare services in our region.
“The community greatly appreciates our dedicated paramedics for the tough job they do, particularly during any health emergency when their commitment to helping those shines through.”
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch said:
“Thank you to the eight new paramedics who have chosen a career of service, compassion and care. In our times of greatest need, our community looks to paramedics as beacons of hope and safety, looking after our and our loved ones health and safety.
“The Central Coast welcomes you to this incredibly rewarding career.”
NSW Ambulance Chief Executive Dr Dominic Morgan said:
“These paramedics and control centre interns are stepping into a role that demands not just clinical skill, but compassion, resilience, and courage.
“Whether responding to emergencies or supporting community healthcare, these graduates will become an integral part of NSW Ambulance”
Paris Alcorn said:
“I knew my future profession would be in healthcare as a paramedic - a profession underpinned by kindness and compassion.
“Spending time working as a teacher’s aide for children with autism, showed me how even the simplest of kind acts make such a difference to people in need.”
Quotes attributable to Melissa Moore:
“Combining my love of healthcare and emergency services, I am very excited to be working in ambulance control.
“Knowing I am that first contact for people in need, will be very rewarding.”
