A real 'coal'aborative effort. 💥 Our Gippsland crews recently participated in an exercise at the iconic State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi. Lessons unearthed will help us ensure our response is rock-solid for the future. 🤝
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Yesterday we signed a partnership with another world-leading emergency services provider. Our Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore Civil Defence Force sees us commit to working together to improve paramedic practice by sharing information, training & research opportunities. bit.ly/3TXwMml

Our thoughts are with everyone touched by the devastating incident in Sydney. We send our deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones.
If these events have caused you distress, it's important to get help. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, 24/7.

📍 Kinglake: a new AED has just been installed as part of your town’s Heart Safe Community program at the Pheasant Creek General Store.
❤️ This heart-starting device will help bystanders become lifesavers!
Heart Foundation More: bit.ly/3UgjFhK

We recently joined Victoria Police, VICSES News, cfa_updates and @stjohnvic to respond to a simulated bus rollover at a music festival. Our commitment to delivering Best Care to all Victorians is only made possible through our relationships with other emergency services 🤝

📣 APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY
We are looking for members to join our Community Advisory Committee (CAC).
The Committee plays a vital role in advocating for & providing advice to our Board on the diverse needs of our community. Apply now: bit.ly/49SMtC3

The 2022 Victorian floods devastated the Shepparton community.
More than a year on, our paramedics are joining other locals and emergency service workers in sharing their stories for a new visual art project at the Shepparton Festival.
Read more here: bit.ly/4anoeMx

📣 Looking for something fun to do this weekend?
Why not come down to the AV Chas Martin Museum Open Day and take a step back in time.
⏰ Sunday 14 April 10am-2pm.
Full details here: bit.ly/3VQ3DMt

Step aside Costa and Jamie. We have our own gardening influencer here at AV.
Ash Burke's Instagram account, ashs.backyardgarden is one of the country’s most popular gardening accounts - with more than 170,000 followers! 🌱🌿 🌻 🍅
Read Ash’s story here: bit.ly/3vAXucs

The response was incredible at the Warracknabeal Easter Market Day on Saturday with 12 people stepping forward to become GoodSAM responders! That's a dozen more heroes in our community, ready to assist in saving lives. 🚑💙
Are you ready to sign up? goodsamapp.org/AV

A very special visit to @rchmelbourne today. 🚁
Our Air Ambulance fleet dropped in as part of the annual Good Friday Appeal.
Our crew was delighted to welcome some VIPs and their families onboard, showing them around our HEMS helicopter. Donate to the Appeal: bit.ly/3VzcqlS

Dive into Ambulance Victoria history at the Chas Martin Museum Open Day!
Don't miss out on this enriching day filled with history and insights into emergency services.
Bring your family and friends along for a memorable experience!
More info: fb.me/e/4dxNirZ4X

Clunes came alive with books and book lovers during Clunes Booktown and our crews were there to teach locals and visitors alike how to Call, Push, Shock!
#DYK Clunes was our first Vic town to feature direction road signage to highlight the location of publicly accessible AEDs?

Before joining AV as a paramedic, Salvatore spent 30 years cutting and styling hair across Melbourne. He recently decided to put his skills to good use for a cause that’s close to his heart - raising money and awareness for Amyloidosis.
Read more here: bit.ly/3VoO3HB

We're on track to keep patrons out of the pitlanes at this weekend’s F1 Australian Grand Prix. Remember: drink responsibly, use PT or have a sober driver if you plan to drink, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and a hat, and protect your hearing.
More: bit.ly/3x6dzqT