After an extraordinary half-century of dedicated service, Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics Kevin Cooper and Phil Betts are calling time on their remarkable careers, leaving behind a legacy of care and compassion. Their achievement speaks volumes about their unwavering commitment to their communities and the ambulance profession. Kevin and Phil began their ambulance journeys together in the same intake group, sharing
After an extraordinary half-century of service, Shepparton MICA paramedic Phil Betts is calling time on his illustrious career with Ambulance Victoria. Phil’s journey began on January 20, 1975, with the Goulburn Valley Ambulance Service and, over the decades, he has become a cornerstone of the Shepparton community, embodying dedication, resilience and compassion. Reflecting on his 50 years in the job,
After 50 years of dedicated service, Frankston ALS Paramedic Kevin Cooper officially reached this remarkable milestone on 13 January 2025. He is now on long service leave and will embrace official retirement on 3 August 2025. During this transition, Kevin has been enjoying a slower pace of life, taking daily walks with his wife Isobel and their dog Billy
Ambulance Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands in Victoria. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present and recognise Aboriginal self-determination is a human right. We commit to working with our Aboriginal communities to improve our care and services in the spirit of partnership. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) details our journey to reconciliation.
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