NSW Ambulance has today welcomed 35 new paramedic interns and 27 trainee emergency medical call takers, after they were officially inducted into the service in a ceremony at the State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park.
There are now around 750 new paramedics and trainees, plus 130 emergency medical call takers who have joined the service since the beginning of the year, further boosting frontline health services across the state.
Of the 35 new paramedic interns, 19 will take their postings in metro areas, while 16 will be posted in regional NSW.
The new recruits hail from a variety of backgrounds, including paramedic intern Nathan Gittins, who transitioned from a well-established career in information technology following a family emergency that motivated a career change enabling him to contribute to the community.
Joining our emergency medical call taker team is Katia Jankiewicz, who felt inspired to study paramedicine after volunteering for a non-government organisation in Ukraine.
The paramedic interns will be posted across NSW to complete the on-road portion of their 12-month internships, before taking permanent positions in metropolitan and regional areas.
The emergency medical call takers will be posted to the Sydney and Western control centres.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Ryan Park:
"The induction of these recruits reflects the continued growth and advancement of NSW Ambulance.
"By taking on these roles, the new officers have shown a strong commitment to the core principles of integrity, compassion, and service to their communities.
"We are proud to welcome these new trainees and interns to the team."
Quotes attributable to NSW Ambulance Chief Executive Dr Dominic Morgan:
"Welcoming new staff into the service is both an honour and a reflection of the ongoing dedication needed to support the community in times of need.
"These new recruits will bolster the service's capacity to deliver prompt, professional, and patient-centred care.
"The addition of new practitioners ensures we can continue to deliver consistent, high-quality care into the future."
Quotes attributable to Nathan Gittins:
"Six years ago, my son was the victim of a violent assault which resulted in him suffering serious neck and kidney injuries.
"It happened not long after he had been diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, and the treatment he received by paramedics at the assault made a crucial difference to his outcome. I am so thankful for their professionalism and skill, so I guess becoming a paramedic myself is my way of saying thank you."
Quotes attributable to Katia Jankiewicz
"I am proud to have been involved in charitable organisations to provide assistance to people affected by war.
"During difficult times I know that every little bit of help can make a difference, a philosophy I will bring into my new career."
