Day 1

10.10

Scaling regional response: Improving patient outcomes through paramedic workforce expansion alongside declining volunteer participation

• Deploying additional paramedics across regional South Australia to reduce response times and improve coverage

• Supporting existing crews to manage demand safely and sustainably.

• Volunteer participation rates and expectations

• Translating workforce growth into measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes

Robert Tolson ASM, Executive Director, Country Operations, SA Ambulance Service