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Paramedics have one of Australia's most dangerous jobs — and not just because of the trauma they witness

  • Written by Simon Sawyer, Lecturer in Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University

Allegations of widespread sex discrimination and gender-based bullying among Ambulance Victoria staff have highlighted just some of the problems faced by paramedics.

Since the allegations came to light last month, Ambulance Victoria has engaged the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission to investigate.

While these reports are...

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