The MS Ride is on again this Sunday July 31st, 2016 Details from the MS Ride organiser Billy Dettmer: “On Sunday July 31st at 0900 hours, motorcycle riders from all over the place will come together to ride around Port Philip Bay raising money for Multiple Sclerosis research and support. This is the second one [...]
Foxholes Of The Mind: as stage play about a war veteran dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder The Victorian Veterans Association thought that AEAV members might find this play of interest and benefit. It will be performed on Sunday, August 28th 2016 at 7.30 pm at the Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts. Tickets at [...]
Employment opportunities from the Royal Flying Doctor Service The RFDS are currently recruiting around 40 Ambulance Transport Attendants/Paramedics in the Non-emergency Patient Transport sector in the metropolitan region. These positions, in the rapidly expanding Non Emergency Patient Transport sector are predominantly working contracted shifts for Ambulance Victoria, as part of the state governments new [...]
Trauma doesn't end when the shift does Post-traumatic Stress Disorder as a Presumptive Illness for Emergency Service Workers Submission to the Victorian Government 22 June 2016 This submission contains narratives of the experiences of Emergency Service Workers who have suffered Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Some of the content contained herein may be distressing. As such [...]
The Fire Fighters EBA We have been asked to circulate to members an open letter from the UFU to CFA volunteers, and a copy of the Recommendation by the Fair Work Commission regarding the firefighting EBA, in support of the UFU’s position. We believe that once you read these documents you will be in [...]
DHS Bulletin No 2 April 2016 re Paramedics Registration Project This bulletin provides an update on the Paramedics Registration Project (the project). It also details upcoming consultation and the key contact for the project. At their 8 April meeting in Perth, Health Ministers discussed action to date to implement their decision of 6 November [...]
Emergency Services Mental Health Awareness T20 – Proudly supporting beyondblue The Vic Police Cricket Club and the MFB Cricket Club have invited AEAV members to participate in their beyondblue Charity Cricket match. Proceeds of the day will go to ”beyondblue”. Details are: When: Wednesday, 16th March 2016 Where: Camberwell Cricket Ground Start time: [...]
The NCAU has been invited to appear before a Senate Enquiry on National registration for Paramedics To read more, please download the following documents: Inquiry into the establishment of a national registration system for Australian paramedics Click to download Hansard Witness Form Click to download
Traffic Filtering Workshop Motorcycle & scooter riders traffic filter when they move between stationary or slow moving lanes of traffic travelling in the same direction. Click to download
Members Meeting The Unions are holding a members meeting at Ballarat. Thursday 27th October between 5pm and 7pm. Fire rostering will be the main focus. We look forward to seeing you there. In Solidarity, Sue Riley sriley@cwu.asn.au Steve McGhie steve.mcghie@unitedvoice.org.au Jeremy Murphy io4@ufuvic.asn.au October 2016