Generous donation equips Yarrawonga branch
April 4, 2025in Community News
The Yarrawonga Ambulance Victoria (AV) branch will be able to buy additional training equipment after receiving a big-hearted donation from a local community group.
The Eva May Foundation in Mulwala donated $6500 which will go towards a paediatric/baby resuscitation mannequin, an ECG rhythm generator/simulator and a cannulation training arm.
Yarrawonga paramedic educator Dylan Brittian said it was heartwarming to see the community rally to support the branch.
Yarrawonga paramedic educator Dylan Brittian and Eva May founder Glenys Davis.
“The generosity of the Eva May Foundation will make a world of difference to our local crews,” he said.
“The funds will allow us to invest in improved training equipment.
“This will greatly enhance our flexibility and accessibility to specialised resources so our local paramedics are prepared for any situation.”
Eva May Foundation consultant Alistair McLellan said the foundation supports local community and educational projects.
“We typically fund causes related to education and health, so AV’s local need for training equipment was a good fit,” he said.
“Eva May founder Glenys and I both have personal links and appreciation to AV, as do several of our volunteers.
“We view the training equipment for AV as an excellent investment in the health and well-being of our local community, particularly during holiday periods when our community numbers swell.”
Representatives of the Eva May Foundation with members of Yarrawonga Ambulance branch.
The Yarrawonga branch has been fortunate enough to receive several community donations in recent weeks.
Every contribution goes towards investing in critical training tools which help paramedics provide Best Care to the community.
“None of this would be possible without the community’s support and we thank everyone who has contributed in some way,” Dylan said.
If you are able to support fundraising efforts or would like more information about the items and their impact, please email yarrawonga.paramediceducator@ambulance.vic.gov.au.