Border communities are now benefiting from enhanced frontline emergency care, with the opening of Moama Ambulance Station and 13 additional paramedics commencing work in the community earlier this month.
These additional paramedics for the Murrumbidgee zone are based at the new Moama Ambulance Station on Wild Avenue and are delivering emergency and out-of-hospital care across the Murray River, contributing to NSW Ambulance's highly mobile workforce.
NSW Ambulance identified the Moama area as a high priority location for a new ambulance station following a comprehensive service planning process to enhance cross border resilience with Victoria.
New ambulance stations are located in areas which optimise ambulance response performance and meet the emergency and mobile medical care needs of the local community.
Moama Ambulance Station will be rostered to ensure a 24/7 service, with paramedics to be on duty during the day and at night.
This increase in clinical staffing forms part of the Minns Labor Government's commitment to deliver 500 additional paramedics to rural, regional and remote areas, through the Regional 500 initiative.
The cohort is part of the third intake of 125 paramedics planned for regional NSW as part of the regional 500 initiative. They join the 125 paramedics who commenced across the state last year, and another 125 who began work in 2024.
Under this initiative, an additional 35 paramedics are already working across the Murrumbidgee zone, including an extra 15 paramedics for Deniliquin and 10 paramedics for Albury, started working in the community last year.
The Minns 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.
This recruitment boost is part of Labor's long-term commitment to meaningful investments into our health workforce, relieving pressure on our health system and meeting the needs of our regional communities.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:
"The opening of Moama Ambulance Station marks an important step forward for emergency health care along the NSW-Victoria border.
"With 13 additional paramedics based locally, this new station will strengthen response capability across the Murray River region and ensure communities have access to high-quality emergency care.
"The Minns Government is delivering more ambulance stations, more paramedics, and better care for communities right across NSW."
Quotes attributable to Member for Murray, Helen Dalton:
"The opening of Moama Ambulance Station is welcome news for the local community and the broader Murray River region.
"Having additional paramedics based in Moama will improve emergency responses across the border region and provide greater certainty for residents and visitors when urgent care is needed."
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Murray, Bob Nanva:
"Paramedics are true local heroes - it's great to see another 13 paramedics based in Moama and serving the border region.
"I congratulate the local community and the Health Services Union (HSU) for their strong advocacy around the need for additional paramedics in Moama."
Quotes attributable to NSW Ambulance Interim Chief Executive Clare Beech:
"With Moama Ambulance Station operational and 13 additional paramedics commencing - NSW Ambulance's position is even further strengthened to respond to emergencies across the region.
"The increase in paramedic numbers enhances our ability to meet demand and deliver timely care across the community."
