Vic triple zero overhaul 'long overdue' Victoria's triple zero call service will be overhauled amid systemic failings, in a move welcomed by the state's ambulance union. AAP · May 19, 2022
Vic treasurer justifies project blowouts Several Victorian infrastructure projects will cost taxpayers billions of dollars more than initially estimated but the treasurer has justified the overruns. AAP · May 13, 2022
Health sector 'completely congested' as emergency wait times blow out Victorian Ambulance Union secretary says “the smaller country towns are actually the ones that suffer the most". ABC News · May 11, 2022
‘Health system in distress’: how ambulance ramping became a major problem Experts say hiring more paramedics and creating new beds isn’t a silver bullet to fixing deeper issue in our health systems The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022
Victoria’s budget delivers ‘lean’ funding for community organisations but is welcomed by others Health groups welcomed $12bn investment in the sector, but not everyone is happy with the budget The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022
Victorian man dies in hospital bathroom after three-hour wait for treatment Investigation launched by Ambulance Victoria and hospital in east Gippsland after man dies from cardiac arrest The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022
Vic hospital stretcher death prompts probe A 72 year old man has died after waiting hours for treatment on a stretcher at a hospital in Victoria's East Gippsland region, triggering an investigation. AAP · Apr 13, 2022
North East dad's fundraising challenge after daughter's tragic cancer death aged 8 Amelia Davies was just eight years old when she tragically died following a brave battle with neuroblastoma Chronicle Live · Apr 10, 2022
Dad takes on fundraising challenge after young daughter's tragic death Amelia Davies', eight, loving parents have raised almost £10,000 for charities in her name after her tragic death. Daily Record · Apr 10, 2022
Code red: just 1% of Melbourne ambulances available to meet high demand Union says staff furloughs and increased presentations at emergency wards led to ramping Tuesday night The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022