AV 005 February 14, 2017 ALS Single Responders On 3 February the Union met with Ambulance Victoria to discuss a proposed ALS Single Responder model to be deployed in 5 locations across the two Metropolitan Regions. This follows a trial involving ALS Senior Team Managers (STM) in Melbourne and Barwon last [...]
AV 004 February 13, 2017 Special Leave Entitlements Members have raised issues regarding Special Leave entitlements. I refer members to the AV 2015 EBA Clause 58. The granting of paid Special Leave is at the discretion of the employer. Members should also be aware of AV Policy “Special Leave” POL/PAC/013 which [...]
AEAV State 003 February 10, 2017 Ambulance Historical Society and Museum The Union wishes to advise members of the Ambulance Historical Society (AHS) who oversee the Ambulance Museum in Bayswater (see Ambulance Historical Society video on AEAVIC Members page). The Museum is run solely by volunteers including retired Paramedic Chas [...]
AV 003 February 9, 2017 Ambulance Dispatch Changes The union met with AV and ESTA on 08 February 2017 where it was announced that AV will increase its oversight of ambulance dispatch through Project RAD: Revised Ambulance Dispatch. The transition period will commence in October 2017 with Emergency dispatch. The project [...]
Shepherds Australia PTSD Awareness Baton Ride “Sharing the Load” Hi Ambulance Employees Australia Victoria My name is Dean (Bear) Marks, I am one of the founders of a group called Shepherds Australia. We have been working for several months on an event to bring awareness of the significant trauma PTSD and TBI have [...]
AEA-V Member Benefits 01 February 3, 2017 ME Bank and All Care Risk Insurance As an AEAV member ME Bank and All Care Risk Insurance are offering you a special offers. Details on the offers are explained on the attached flyers. For more information contact details are on the [...]
AEAV State 002 January 30, 2017 AEA-V Australia Day Honours 2017 The AEA-V Executive, on behalf of all members, extends their congratulations to all those recognised for their contributions to the community through involvement with the Emergency Services. AMBULANCE SERVICE MEDAL - VICTORIA Mr Henry E. BRINDLEY, Charlton Mrs Glenys M. [...]
8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery Workshop Hi Ambulance Employees Australia Victoria The Centre for Mental Health Education is running a workshop in conjunction with International Trauma expert Babette Rothschild. The workshop is on the 21st of March 2017 in Melbourne and is suitable for anyone working with people in Trauma. If possible [...]
AV 002 January 20, 2017 Media reports regarding Barwon Paramedics Members will be aware of reports in a number of media outlets regarding an investigation by the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) into a number of Ambulance Victoria Paramedics from the Barwon area. The Union has been assisting a number of members [...]
AEAV State 001 January 2017 AEA-V Australia Day Closure The AEA-V office will be closed on Thursday, 26th January 2017. Please note that on Friday, 27th January 2017, the office will be closed also. If you require urgent assistance during this period please contact either Steve McGhie on 0425 755 906; Danny Hill [...]