International Paramedics Day

A chance to celebrate our Australasian paramedics

Paramedics and first responders around the globe are faced with a mountain of challenges day after day, for the health and safety of our communities.

Now in its second year, July 8th is recognised globally as International Paramedics Day, in acknowledgement of the incredible difference that paramedics make to our lives.

Coordinated globally by the UK’s College of Paramedics, this year’s theme is, ‘What Paramedics Do’.

As well as recognising paramedics and first responders and the vital role they play, the day aims to raise awareness of all the settings where paramedics work including ambulance services, primary and secondary care, GP surgeries, military, offshore, helicopter emergency medical services, education, research, and telephone triage systems as well as to promote the profession to aspiring paramedics and students.

In Australasia, the day is celebrated by not only the CAA but by our member services and the College of Australasian Paramedicine, amongst others. From local events to sharing stories on social media, the day was a chance to highlight the breadth of paramedic practice, where paramedics working in the health sector and helping to improve the health outcomes for all people across Australasia.

If you’d like to know more, visit ipdaustralasia.org, and mark down July 8th 2024 for next year’s celebration as well!