Tuesday 12 September 2017
Dear Member,
After months of attempting to work with NSW Ambulance to improve the standard of stations across NSW, APA (NSW) members are frustrated and are considering what we will do next.
Our most recent media appearance prompted NSW Ambulance to ask if we could provide examples of any substandard conditions in NSW Ambulance stations. This question comes after NSW Ambulance has refused to provide a copy of the report it had commissioned to assess the condition of stations across the state.
APA (NSW) Secretary, on behalf of paramedics, has written to Cheif Executive, to address an issue that should be able to be addressed working in collaboration. APA (NSW) believes that paramedics and NSW Ambulance want a world class service, this cannot occur when stations are falling apart, or if NSW Ambulance is actively trying to hide something.
APA (NSW) is always willing to open community with other parties to gain the outcome that paramedics deserve. Should we receive a response from the letter we will keep members informed.
Regards,
APA (NSW) Executive
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