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Merchandise available!

Written by EMSPA (NSW) Inc. IT Manager |

Merchandise can now be ordered online from EMSPA! Until the 30th September, there will be NO POSTAGE COSTS for orders made - take advantage of this offer while it lasts!

All payments can now be made via PayPal, a safe and secure online payment system. It's quick, easy and best of all safe!

"So what's happening?"

Written by EMSPA (NSW) Inc. IT Manager |

Want to know what has kept us busy? The Association Activities box (above right on the index page) has been slowly updated with some of our activities. Due to privacy constraints there is a lot of things we can't publicly say, however we've endeavoured to keep you in the loop as best we can be launching an 'EMSPA Case Updates' page available via the Association Activities box. It is a members only page with some of the cases our members have said they're happy to talk about - and a great way to keep you informed of what YOUR Association is doing to help you!

Ambulance Award Notification

Written by EMSPA (NSW) Inc. Executive Committee |

To ALL Ambulance Professionals,

It has been brought to the attention of EMSPA (NSW) Inc. that the HSU has released a statement that during their next award submission to the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC), any increase in wages for Ambulance Professionals should be awarded to HSU members only.

Any award negotiated at the IRC is applicable to ALL workers under it, regardless of their membership status to any organization – union or otherwise. This tactic has been attempted in previous years by the HSU and other unions and has been dismissed by the IRC as it breaches several sections of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 (see attached), in addition to neglecting the obligations of an organization trusted to represent a profession. This statement by the HSU is erroneous and can only be seen as an attempt by the union to mislead Ambulance Professionals into union membership.

EMSPA (NSW) Inc., as a body OF Ambulance Professionals working FOR Ambulance Professionals, would like to inform members and non members alike that the action threatened by the HSU amounts to workplace bullying and victimization of non-union members. If any member feels that they have suffered coercion from anyone acting on behalf of the HSU based on this or other evidence, please contact EMSPA (NSW) Inc. Executives so that appropriate action can be taken.

In addition, EMSPA (NSW) Inc. members have started an Award Committee aimed at reviewing the award on behalf of EMSPA (NSW) Inc. members and non-members alike. EMSPA (NSW) Inc. wishes to further the profession of pre-hospital care providers regardless of their membership status - a win for one is a win for all. If you would like further information, or would like to take part in the Award Committee please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . EMSPA (NSW) Inc. seeks a united, unfractionalised workforce dedicated to the profession and people of NSW.

Welcome Victoria to EMSPA

Written by EMSPA NSW Inc. Executive Committee |

“The apolitical approach to Ambulance representation goes from strength to strength with the addition of Victoria today.

The EMSPA NSW Inc. would like to congratulate EMSPA VIC Inc. who have officially launched today! We look forward to a united Association between the three states as we continue to grow the EMSPA name and unite Ambulance Employees across Australia.”

Headlines reveal continuing problems in the ASNSW following GPSC2 Report release

Written by EMSPA (NSW) Inc. Committee |

Newspaper headlines of 'Everyday heroes pay the ultimate price when the siren stops', 'Paramedics stressed, undervalued and overworked', 'Stressed and suicidal worker told to 'cowboy up'', 'Bullying remains in Ambulance Service', 'Anguish starts after the siren stops' and 'Bullies in the office' have spread across the state today following the release of the GPSC2 Final Report on the Review of the Inquiry into the management and operations of the Ambulance Service of NSW.

EMSPA would like to take this opportunity to remind all members, non-members, friends and family of Ambulance Professionals that the EMSPA Chaplain is available at all times and encourages all to build and maintain a support network for what can be a stressful and demanding job.