Australian Federal Govt: Prebudget submission 2025-2026

All Australians should be afforded the opportunity to achieve their best health. The College has identified a range of high-impact initiatives that support an equitable and sustainable long-term vision for improved healthcare across Australia. Central to this vision are three interconnected pillars: Health equity, health workforce sustainability, and health professional education and capability.

As the peak body representing and supporting paramedicine, we see our role in improving healthcare equity as being achieved through workforce sustainability initiatives and education programs. While workforce sustainability requires a rethink on many fronts, immediate actionable opportunities include: The development of standards for paramedicine; funding schemes and grants that support health reform and the inclusion of paramedicine in the health system; and educational and capability development that harnesses paramedics’ capabilities for broader system-wide integration and utilisation. By investing in the initiatives we are proposing, we believe that we can work to mitigate workforce burnout, improve job satisfaction, create career opportunities, and enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare delivery.

While we applaud the government for its commitment to addressing the healthcare challenges, we see opportunities for Commonwealth funding which will ensure Australians receive the care they need, now and into the future.

Our proposals seek to build a resilient, compassionate and integrated healthcare system that supports a sustainable paramedic workforce while also improving what matters: Health equity for all Australians.

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