The Southern Tablelands is set to benefit from a boost to frontline emergency care, with an additional six paramedics starting work in the community from tomorrow.
These additional paramedics will be based at Yass Ambulance Station and will deliver emergency and out-of-hospital care across the Southern Tablelands as part of NSW Ambulance's highly mobile workforce.
This increase in clinical staffing forms part of the NSW Government's commitment to deliver 500 additional paramedics to rural, regional and remote areas.
The cohort is part of the third intake of 125 paramedics working across regional NSW as part of the regional 500 initiative. They join 125 paramedics who commenced across the state last year, and another 125 who began work in 2024. Under this initiative, an additional 41 paramedics are now working across the southern NSW region.
The Minns Labor Government will continue to roll out the additional 500 paramedics for regional NSW next year, with future locations determined through NSW Ambulance's evidence-based, best practice service and workforce planning, as well as consultation with staff and the Health Services Union.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:
"The Minns Labor Government is continuing to strengthen emergency health services in regional communities by delivering more paramedics for the frontline.
"These extra six paramedics in Yass will provide much-needed support and help ensure the local community receives optimal care when they need it most.
"The Coalition criticised the Government for hiring too many health workers, but we know that recruiting additional paramedics will allow the local community to continue benefitting from timely, high‑quality care."
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Goulburn, Bob Nanva, MLC:
"Six additional paramedics at Yass will strengthen frontline healthcare for patients throughout the Southern Tablelands."
"Growing the ambulance workforce is improving access to emergency care across regional and rural NSW."
Quotes attributable to NSW Ambulance Interim Chief Executive Clare Beech:
"Boosting the paramedic workforce at Yass will strengthen our ability to respond to emergencies and provide enhanced support to teams across regional NSW.
"As demand for ambulance services continues to increase, these extra resources will help ensure we maintain a high standard of care for the community."
