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Latest news

Ambulance Victoria ranks grow with new recruits in 2026
Ambulance Victoria has welcomed its first intake of new paramedic recruits for 2026.
MICA Flight Paramedic retires his wings after decades-long career
Ambulance Victoria Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) Flight Paramedic Shaun Whitmore is retiring after a 34-year career caring for some of Victoria’s most critically injured and unwell patients.
New defib to help Koroit respond to cardiac arrest
Koroit has taken another step towards becoming Heart Safe, with Ambulance Victoria donating a new publicly accessible automated external defibrillator (AED) to Moyne Shire Council.
Plan ahead and know the risks before starting your next adventure
The Victorian school holidays are fast approaching, and Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging everyone to be well prepared before enjoying all the adventures our state has to offer.
Vastly experienced MICA paramedic farewells ambulance career
Bairnsdale Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) paramedic Murray Colvin has retired from Ambulance Victoria after a stellar 30-year career, driven by an unwavering passion to help others.
Four decades of care to Loddon Mallee region
Paramedic Glenn Palmer has celebrated 40 years of service across Ambulance Victoria’s Woodend and Swan Hill branches, in a career marked by significant change to Victoria’s ambulance service.
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