Paramedics do an incredible job ensuring our loved ones are safe, but they need more support.
Having met with local paramedics recently, I heard that many of them were working 16-hour shifts, rosters were understaffed, culture issues prevented them speaking out, and that patient transport had taken over from emergency response as a major part of their role.
These are just some of the many challenges the dedicated staff are facing.
Ramping issues at our regional hospitals have been widely publicised, with entire fleets of ambulances stuck in hospital car parks for hours as our emergency rooms struggle to handle increased demand.
After my daughter had croup recently, paramedics were fantastic in making us all feel comfortable and safe, despite the challenges they themselves are facing.
I want to thank all the paramedics in our region who continue to work incredibly hard despite all the difficulties they are facing.
This Labor Government has broken our healthcare system, and our paramedics, nurses and health services providers all deserve greater support.
