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Ambulance Employees Australia

Locality: North Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9235 7665

Address: 117-131 Capel St 3051 North Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.aeavic.org.au

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25.01.2022 With AHPRA registration renewal fast approaching we are aware that some of you will want personalised Professional Indemnity Certificates. If you require one please enter your details at .

25.01.2022 AEAV Psychometric Coaching works! AEAV members who sought coaching for Psychometric Testing have been successful. A member who passed recently said: If anyone else is having second guesses about the psych coaching tell them to do it. So glad I did it!... Members can access discounted Psychometric Coaching through our deal with the Institute of Psychometric Coaching. For more info contact AEAV Secretary Brett Adie on 0431 443 118 or email [email protected]

25.01.2022 Please complete this survey and pass it on to your colleagues. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYKHKPY

23.01.2022 AEAV has had meetings with paramedics in central Victoria over recent weeks to discuss issues surrounding the use of Ambulance Community Officers (ACOs) to fill paramedic shifts at 24 hr branches. During the meetings paramedics raised concerns related to the increased dependence of AV to use ACOs and the lack of controls in place to protect the health and safety of ACOs and paramedics. The full extent of the issue is evidenced by the fact that almost 30 individual paramedics have attended and spoken up. Read more at www.aeavic.org.au/central_victorian_paramedics_speak_up

23.01.2022 AEAV are devastated to hear of the fatal incident involving fellow frontline emergency workers tonight. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the police officers involved. Solidarity with our comrades at The Police Association Victoria.

21.01.2022 Finally, Ambulance Victoria acknowledges the need for an independent review into workplace bullying & harassment! AEAV welcomes the VEOHRC review. Many AEAV Members have been facing a toxic workplace culture for too long without adequate investigation on AV's part. Paramedics deserve a review into sexual discrimination as well as the broader scope of systemic, toxic culture that runs across AV, particularly in management. Read more here:... https://www.aeavic.org.au/av_bullying_and_harassment See more

20.01.2022 https://www.aeavic.org.au/av_cover_up_allegations_of_miscon

20.01.2022 How has COVID-19 impacted YOU? A reminder to all our members that this survey closes in a couple of weeks. The publishers have committed to provide an ambulance specific report if sufficient respondents. The survey takes approx. 10 mins to complete.

20.01.2022 AEAV Secretary Brett Adie discusses members' concerns with Ambulance Victoria's internal and external recruitment processes that have seen staff unfairly treated. With members' assistance, AEAV will submit the processes to the Victorian Public Sector Commission and call for change.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to AEAV Patient Transport members Leanne and Nigel, who were the first recipients of casual conversion to permanent positions with Ambulance Victoria! If you're a regular and systematic casual employee, talk to the AEAV for advice and support in applying for conversion. Read more here: ... https://aeav-unitedvoicevic.nationbuilder.com/casual_conver See more

19.01.2022 AEAV Secretary Brett Adie says members’ responses to its survey about the conduct of PCU and AV’s treatment of those who speak out confirms that AV employees’ fear of inconsistent and unfair treatment is rife.

19.01.2022 "Paramedics are out there to do a job for the community ... so the community needs to take responsibility." - AEAV Secretary Brett Adie is interviewed by 9 News about a recent attack on a paramedic in Shepparton. https://t.co/OzdNC3rtiY

18.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS UNION WIN! Hear some exciting news from AEAV Secretary Brett Adie about the terms of reference for the VEOHRC inquiry!

17.01.2022 WORRIED ABOUT WEARING PPE IN HOT TEMPERATURES? Andrew Wilson, the chair of the PPE Taskforce (and also Chief Medical Officer Victoria) has asked us to submit a page of member concerns about wearing PPE in the summertime heat. Please list your concerns below, or contact Lisa on 0411 424 744

16.01.2022 Today we thank all our Paramedic Mums for their courage and dedication to keeping us safe during the pandemic.

16.01.2022 Anonymous AEAV Member speaks out about bullying and harrassment in Ambulance Victoria. Well done for shedding light on a workplace culture that affects so many Paramedics.

16.01.2022 A State wide issue. AEAV talks about rural resourcing, the impact on communities when resources are depleted and AV's reliance on paramedics to work single officer.

15.01.2022 The ESTA Workforce Review is now underway! There are long-standing issues at ESTA in regards to staffing levels, training, attrition rates, and access to multi-skilling all of which affect the wellbeing of our 000 call-takers & dispatchers inside and outside of work hours. If you work at ESTA, please complete the Staffing Review Survey below to make sure your voice is heard! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRZH3D6

14.01.2022 We're excited to announce a partnership with the Institute of Psychometric Coaching (IPC) to assist our members with preparation for Ambulance Victoria’s psychometric testing. Packages will be available for Graduates and those seeking internal promotion. Read more at https://mailchi.mp/unitedworkersunion.org.au/psych_coaching

13.01.2022 AV EB drafting is now complete. AEAV Secretary Brett Adie talks about the work that is still to be done on the issues that were either overlooked or not yet addressed.

12.01.2022 COVID-19 Mental Health Survey for Frontline Workers La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne have prepared a survey to understand the psychosocial and mental health needs of frontline healthcare workers during COVID-19. The survey will close in October and is completely anonymous. This is a great opportunity to understand the impact on those of you who are at the coal face. The survey is also open to medical, nursing, allied health and other frontline healthcare workers. Please access the survey here https://covid-19-frontline.com.au/

12.01.2022 We're proud to announce the AV Operational Enterprise Agreement has been approved by the Victorian Government. The next step is for the enterprise agreement to be voted on by AV operational employees. For a quick guide to how this process will work, visit bit.ly/AEAV_OEA1

12.01.2022 Are you a current or ex AV employee? Worksafe is investigating the training that AV provides in the area of workplace behaviours. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZHVBGCZ Can you please urgently complete our survey on this topic to help them in this important work? The survey is open for 7 days only!

11.01.2022 Potential Covid Safe impact on health workers Yesterday AEAV raised concerns with Ambulance Victoria regarding the recently released COVID Safe app and the potential impact on paramedics and other health care workers. One concern is that the app does not take into account the fact that you may have been wearing full PPE. The app does not upload location information and you will not be provided with the name of the COVID-19 source, so health care workers may be unable to tell ...whether the close contact was whilst they were wearing full PPE. Read more here: bit.ly/CovidSafe_impact

11.01.2022 Never do we work closer with our VicPol family than during a crisis. Thank you all from AEAV for your service and support when we need.

10.01.2022 AEAV would like to acknowledge the tragic news over the weekend that one of our Ambulance Victoria colleagues, Mal Jones, tragically passed away. Our heartfelt condolences go to Mal’s family, friends, colleagues and the paramedics who attended Mal, in this difficult time. Mal’s passing is a huge loss not only for the Ambulance family but for our community in general. Be there for one another in these difficult times and don’t be afraid to ask for help if needed, or reach out to those who are doing it tough.

09.01.2022 Thank you to every Victorian committed to the snap 5-day lockdown to protect us all from the UK strain of covid-19. Stage 4 restrictions commence at 11.59pm tonight. AEAV ambulance members appreciate your diligence and sacrifice. We are all in this together. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-premier-85

08.01.2022 "We think it is obvious that for health workers something needs to be done to cover them for the time that they might have to take off work because they are exposed in the course of looking after the rest of us." Listen to United Workers Union's Ben Redford talking about why health workers should get paid pandemic leave entitlements.

07.01.2022 AEAV members have indicated that they have concerns regarding the way AV uses psychometric testing. AEAV have conducted significant research into this practice and we are preparing a multi-pronged challenge to the recruitment processes. To have your say please complete the survey at bit.ly/AEAVpsychSurvey

06.01.2022 As part of the Victorian Government’s $9.8 million healthcare worker wellbeing package, Safer Care Victoria is launching the new Healthcare worker wellbeing centre. Event details: 10-11 am Monday 8 February 2021... This centre will work to support healthcare workers and leaders across hospitals, primary health, aged care and community health services so we can maintain the focus on healthcare worker wellbeing highlighted through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Register here! https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_auNiEJA-TGypR5AB8f0YAA

06.01.2022 CAN YOU HELP AMBOS & SIGN THE PETITION? Ambulance Victoria has received numerous complaints by paramedics about bullying and sexual harassment. For many years, paramedics have not had an effective internal investigation process into their bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination concerns. ... Paramedics need an effective process that is conducted externally to Ambulance Victoria that they can trust to deal with any immediate complaints. Can you support Paramedics and sign the petition? https://www.megaphone.org.au//provide-ambo-s-with-bullying

05.01.2022 A great piece worth reading about the experience of paramedics during COVID-19.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to AEAV Member Simon Sawyer for this great article and his contributions to raising awareness of workplace culture in Ambulance Services. https://www.abc.net.au//paramedics-have-one-of-au/12872962

05.01.2022 AEAV Secretary Brett Adie speaks to WIN News Bendigo about stalking, bullying and harrassment in Ambulance Victoria.

04.01.2022 VAU’s Danny Hill claimed that he won Fleet Maintenance Officers (FMOs) pay parity with Logistic Support Officers (LSOs) through EB negotiations. His claim has angered FMOs, because they won pay parity prior to the EB, with no help from Danny at all. Watch as FMOs set the record straight at a recent AEAV Zoom meeting. Read more at www.aeavic.org.au/fmos_set_the_record_straight

03.01.2022 AEAV Secretary, Brett Adie announces the formation of Spares Reference Group to provide input to AV's Spares Working Group which AEAV fought for and won in the 2020 EA.

03.01.2022 Did you know that part of your union membership means that you can create your own free will with Maurice Blackburn? All you need is your union membership number! https://onlinewills.mauriceblackburn.com.au/Landing.aspx Remember that the AEAV is part of the UWU, so you will need to select UWU Victoria as your union to use this service. Contact us on 9287 1713 should you need assistance.

02.01.2022 https://www.aeavic.org.au/av_not_learning_from_covid_19

02.01.2022 Ambulance Victoria current and ex staff members are supporting one another through the Clean Up AV! facebook group throughout the VEOHRC inquiry and WorkSafe review into workplace bullying and harassment. Do you have a story or know someone who has been affected by this issue? If you are a current or ex AV employee, join to learn more about how workers are banding together to resolve long standing cultural issues in Ambulance Victoria! VEOHRC and WorkSafe are just two of man...y avenues people are taking. Get in touch if you would like to know more. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cleanupav/?ref=share

02.01.2022 AEAV Members are amazing for standing up! Ambulance Victoria must be cleaned out in the upper ranks to stop this cultural problem. Bullying, harassmement and retribution for speaking up is never ok. #CleanUpAV If you work for AV, complete our bullying & harassment survey. Link in comments!

02.01.2022 What is Ambulance Victoria hiding? On 10 November 2020, the AEAV wrote to the PCU requesting information and statistics about their handling of discrimination and bullying complaints. This information included questions like ‘How many sexual harassment, discrimination and bullying complaints received by the PCU were referred back to the regions for regional management to deal with?’... Unsurprisingly, the PCU never responded or even acknowledged our request. Last Wednesday, the AEAV lodged a freedom of information request with the PCU to get this information from them legally. We will keep you updated on the FOI. AV employees have a right to this information as it directly relations to your complaints and how they are handled. https://www.aeavic.org.au/foi_request_bullying_and_harassme

02.01.2022 AEAV Secretary Brett Adie introduces himself to members and details his values and his vision for building an ambulance union for all members.