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Page 1: PA Recruitment presentation Sept 2013

PARAMEDICSA U S T R A L A S I A

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The professional bodyrepresenting Australasia’s paramedic practitioners

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An Invitation to

MEMBERSHIP

From Mick Lazell

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1. Articulated future directions for the profession2. Developed overall professional strategy and

change management plan3. Created regional (Aust / NZ) practitioner focus4. Identified stakeholders and key contacts5. Implemented change through communicating

with members and other key stakeholders6. Continues to drive the professional agenda

PA has a 40 year track record

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So how exactly has PA

achieved that?

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• Reports and submissions (major ones only)–  NHHRC submission on health reform– Complaints procedures / Information sharing and privacy– Clinical training; governance & organisation– Inquiry into St John Ambulance (WA) – Parliamentary Inquiry into ASNSW Management & operations – Clinical supervision support program (HWA)– Lead clinicians and healthcare integration– Statutory regulation of the health professions (NZ) – Options for regulation of unregistered health practitioners (AHMAC)– Health workforce innovation and reform (HWA)– Health practitioners prescribing pathways (HWA)– National survey of paramedic profession - basic research activity– Public risk and paramedic regulation - NRAS registration submission– Paramedics in the 2011 census - PA research paper

Policy development / research

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… PA has made significant inputs into

health reform and the role ofParamedics

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• Education / Professional development– Annual PA Conferences / Annual SPA Conference– International Study Tours (USA, Canada, other)– Chapter Conferences / Workshops– International Exchange – College of Paramedics (UK)– Online educational modules (eLearning) and CPD Activities– Provision of Professional Portfolio– Simulation and clinical support activities

• Other services (new services always under review)– Books / Merchandise (multiple online outlets)– Paramedic Jobs (with an international reach)– QANTAS Club discounted membership– Best practice research references and mobile Apps (IoS / Android)

PA supports member needs

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• Meetings, lobbying and liaison activities with– Ministers and Shadow Ministers in all jurisdictions– Key MPs and Senators / political advisors and Committees– Directors General and Directorate staff in Health Departments– ADF Joint Health Command– Private employers e.g. Aspen Medical, ER24, MSS Medical, St John, – AGPN – liaison and participation in events– AHCRA – participate as full member of Alliance – NRHA – participate as member of governing Council – SARRAH – close working relationship e.g. Scholarships, lobby– HCRRA, Rural Health West, Health Consumers Council, other– CAA, statutory EMS services– Ambulance New Zealand, WFA, St John (NZ)

Advocacy & representation

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• Communications and Branding– Strong name – acclaimed logo – positive public image– Informative website and professional content – Social media networks (Twitter, Facebook)– Clinical Senate appearances– Positioning the paramedic as a professional

• Publications– Response magazine - quarterly– Rapid Response electronic bulletin - monthly and as needed– AJP – peer reviewed electronic Aust. Journal of Paramedicine– Forgotten health profession - briefing paper (2 Ed)– Paramedicine role descriptions – professional practice roles defined

Delivering the message

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• Membership of key bodies – Australian Resuscitation Council– HWA Standing Advisory Committee for Health Professions– HWA Council of Future Health Leaders– Council Member National Rural Health Alliance– National Rural Health Students Network– International Links / MOUs e.g. College of Paramedics (UK)– Founding member of International Paramedic

• Working cooperatively / inter-professionally– Council of Ambulance Authorities / Private Paramedics Australia / ADF– National Council of Ambulance Unions (Aust)– Links / liaison with RCNA, CENA, CRANA, Heart Foundation, others– Conference links to national and international conferences

PA has a seat at the table

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• Consultation and policy engagement – Lead clinician consultation workshops– Workforce innovation and reform national framework– AHMC Future development of health workforce– HWA National health workforce training plan– HWA Rural & remote health workforce innovation– HWA: Extending the role of paramedics – HWA: Health practitioners prescribing pathways– NEHTA: Electronic health records– AHMAC options for regulation of unregistered health practitioners (DoH Vic)– AIHW /ABS discussions on statistical datasets and paramedic classifications– ACSQHC discussions on safety and quality in EMS– Strategic review of Australian health and medical research – McKeon review.– AHMAC: paramedic regulation workshops in all jurisdictions – NRAS review– Review of the Tasmanian Ambulance Service Act

PA’s unified policy voice

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• Media presence – Media releases / articles in external publications– Commentaries / letters to Editor – Talkback radio / interviews– Daily environmental scan and referral of significant policy and

media coverage nationally and internationally

• Contact & research networks– Four Corners, Croaky, Sydney Morning Herald, Age, Herald Sun,

Adelaide Advertiser, Canberra Times, NZ Herald– Collaborative practitioner information network across Aust & NZ– Centre for Policy Development (national policy think tank)– Links to national and international conference activities

Spreading the message widely

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• Growth– Substantial membership growth and stability (Australia & NZ)– Expansion of interest areas (SPA, R&R, Other SIGs )– Enhanced NAPA support and educational activity (the College)

• Gaining new Government benefits– Paramedic eligibility / access to NAHSSS – Paramedic eligibility to Rural Health Continuing Ed. Program– Paramedic eligibility for NAHRLS Scholarships– Paramedic eligibility for RHCE2 Program– PA / Joint institutions award of ALTC grant– HWA Scholarships and research awards

Reaping the benefits for you

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Winning recognition and gains for students

and practitioners

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PA delivers daily benefits ...• Free annual subscription to Response

magazine & e-Newsletter Rapid Response• Free Membership Certificate / Card / Letters• Free access to PA’s e-Learning network• Access to professional development activities• Discounted National PA & SPA Conferences• Discounted local and regional PA activities• Discounted books and other products • Scholarships for research and conferences

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PA supports student paramedics

… we’re helping to develop the practitionersof tomorrow

• SPA - a Special Interest Group of PA Working across 19 – 20 campuses and in distance ed. 12 16 Paramedic Student Societies (2013) 8 Australian States/Territories New Zealand Growing membership (pool of >5000 students in Aust/NZ) Close links with PA through University & Chapter mentors

• SPA provides students & paramedics with a unique way to participate actively in PA university activities

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Keeping in touch is easy

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AusParamedics

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParamedicsAustralasia

Follow PA on Facebook And Twitter

(Don’t forget the Chapter/NZ Links)

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WEBSITE

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TWITTER

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Contact Us! Follow Us!Website: http://www.paramedics.org.au/

Enquiries: http://www.paramedics.org.au/about-us/contact-us/

Don’t delay – Be PART of Us !

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For more information & support

CONTACT

Provide local contacts and

PA details to suit

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